Building a home from the ground up means you have a blank slate to infuse with character —whether by way of art, furniture, or finishes. If you’re looking to give your home a historic feel with a ...

Q: I love the look of beamed ceilings, especially the rustic look of old barn wood. My house didn’t come with these, but I want to add them. How can I do this on the cheap and still make it look like ...

Exposed beams are a well-known ceiling design that can make your small rooms look way bigger, and they bring a certain je ne sais quoi to any space. Of course, exactly what kind of pizzazz they bring ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Exposed ceiling wood beams - Sheila Say/Shutterstock Exposed ceiling beams are a rare and exciting feature to have in your home — ...

Man repairing or renovating wood ceiling, preparing to install beams. - Knape/Getty Images If a smooth drywall ceiling feels a bit too polished for your taste, there's one upgrade that instantly warms ...

Question: I want to add ceiling lighting and a ceiling fan to my living room, but no wiring is up there. I would like to add decorative box beams and run the wiring through them. How can I do this?

A wise old architect once told us that when we design or remodel a home, we should ensure that walls, ceilings and floors consist of several levels or planes — lots of recesses (ins), protrusions ...