Two men installing ceiling tiles on dropped ceiling - Andrew Angelov/Shutterstock Whether you're trying to make your unfinished basement more welcoming or are fully finishing your lower level, ...

Dear James: One room has recurring cracks in the plaster ceiling. Instead of more repairs, is it wise to add a dropped tile ceiling to use it as a home theater? — Gary K. Dear Gary: Once cracks start ...

The wall of windows gives it an airy feel. When I imagine entertaining in a second home, somewhere down in Mexico, I envision a sleek, modern dwelling that merges the indoors with the outdoors. There, ...