Paint tricks for low ceilings can help make a room feel larger and more open, or more cozy and intimate, without feeling claustrophobic. Just by smartly using color, you can create the illusion of ...

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 ...

Think light and bright—and break out the paint brush! Your paint color picks do more than set the mood for your room. They can create an optical illusion to make your room look bigger, smaller, cozier ...

You can stay cool this summer while also saving some serious cash. A ceiling fan can make a room feel up to 4 degrees cooler, so you can dial back your air conditioning without sacrificing comfort.

In most regions, the standard ceiling height is 9 feet, which allows for more open space and accommodates overhead ...

The vibrant living room in the 2021 home, designed by Natalie Papier. It’s no secret that paint is one of our favorite low-lift, low-cost ways to brighten a room and bring in an extra dose of ...

A quick household adjustment can improve comfort and help you save on heating costs this season. According to home maintenance and HVAC experts, reversing the direction of your home's ceiling fans is ...

Have you been quietly dreading the arrival of colder weather? Home heating costs take a big bite out of budgets in ordinary circumstances. With grocery and other necessary expenses still hovering at ...

The ceiling, or the fifth wall, as it’s referred to in design circles, is a decorators’ best-kept secret. “Personally, I abhor statement walls, unless the statement wall is the ceiling,” says designer ...

Wallpapering the ceiling adds drama, warmth, and dimension to a room. Choose wallpaper based on height, light, and mood—test samples first, and coordinate colors with existing décor. Hire a ...

LANDIS — The Landis Board of Aldermen approved a request to lower the ceiling in the fire chief’s office during its regularly-scheduled meeting on Monday. The project consists of placing a ...