While drywall ceilings are most people's go-to, they're not a good fit if you want to keep your basement ceiling accessible.

Rafters, beams, and joists are used in several different applications. Joists are horizontal or near-horizontal structural members that support a floor or ceiling. The weight of the floor or ceiling ...

Like wainscoting and crown molding, coffers add architectural detail and visual interest. “A coffered ceiling is essentially ...

If you are like me, hanging a plant from the ceiling wasn’t a consideration until I found I had no more room on my coffee ...

joists. To create an exposed beam look, you can remove the ceiling drywall and expose the joists. Learn about beams and ...

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This renovation of a three-storey, early Victorian terrace house in Knightsbridge, London, reimagines the existing ...

Examples include a 60 Hz power grid, the spacing between railroad tracks, and of course the self-contained attic ladder which is made to fit in between standard spaced ceiling joists. It’s not ...

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Just make sure your loft is properly prepared first. Before laying your loose-fill loft insulation, ensure the space between the joists is relatively dust-free and there are no cracks or holes in the ...

The pergola-fronted structure is designed for the client’s mother who moved from the north of England to live with her family ...

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