8 Styles of Ceiling Fans to Beat the Heat
Considering a ceiling fan to help with your summer cooling? Check out your options before making your selection with help from this guide.
Fluorescent Light Covers to Transform Your Drop Ceiling
Fluorescent light has been linked to migraines, sleep disruption, increased stress and more. Fortunately, there are many beautiful ways to...
What to Know About Attic Ladders
Do you have unused storage space in your attic? Install an attic ladder to reclaim it.
How to Lay Mosaic Tiles
A handy guide to laying and setting mosaic tile from one of our most trusted tile experts. Plus, a quick...
13 ‘Cutting Edge’ Table Saw Tips
Straight from top pro woodworkers—ultra-clever tips for getting the most from your table saw.
11 Tips on How to Remove a Popcorn Ceiling Faster and Easier
Popcorn ceilings were all the rage back in the '60s and '70s. Applying the texture to drywall and plaster ceilings...
Why Remove Popcorn Ceiling When You Can Cover It With Drywall
The perfect solution for an ugly ceiling
What to Do When Your Ceiling Has Water Damage
There are few feelings worse than being confronted with water damage. If you have a ceiling that's water stained, peeling...
How to Install a Tongue and Groove Ceiling
Installing tongue-and-groove (aka T&G) boards is a fast, inexpensive way to panel any ceiling or wall. You can install T&G...
Our 10 Favorite Fresh-Look Ceiling Fans
There's the standard ceiling fan, and then there are these beautiful, bold and unique options. Which one is right for...
How to Apply Knock Down Texture
Wall texture works for ceilings, too. Knock down texture is a fast fix for problem ceilings
How to Balance a Ceiling Fan
Stop the wobble and make your fan run smoothly in 15 minutes.
How to Install Ceiling Fans
It's easier than you think, even on an angled ceiling.
14 Ways to Cover a Hideous Ceiling
There are many ways to cover an unsightly ceiling, whether it's genuinely ugly or you just want a change. Some...
How to Fix a Wobbly Ceiling Fan: Ceiling Fan Repair
Repair your wobbly ceiling fan so that it works like new
How to Handle Full-Span Ceiling Truss Problems
What to do if you see signs of truss lift. Look for signs of seasonal movement first.
Drop Ceiling Installation Tips: How to Install Drop Ceiling Tiles
A veteran drop ceiling installer shares his secrets for installing drop ceiling tiles yourself.
How to Install a Ceiling Fan Remote
Upgrade your fan with a ceiling fan remote.
With Ceiling Fans, You Get What You Pay For
If you’ve ever shopped for ceiling fans, you've probably been struck by the huge price variations. Fans with the same...
The Best Tools for Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Popcorn ceiling removal is fairly easy, but it does require specific tools. Here's what you need.
How to Install a Ceiling Fan Mounting Bracket
The Family Handyman Senior Editor, Gary Wentz, will show you how to remove an old light and install a ceiling...
Home Inspector Nightmares: Vol. 8
In this installment of home inspector nightmares, you’ll be amazed by how much ceiling fan blades can droop. Plus, as...
How to Cut Ceiling Tiles
Watch and learn
Installing a Garage Air Conditioner
Wrenching on a car or doing a project in a sweltering garage is no fun. A garage A/C does the...
Install Mosaic Tile
In some ways, setting mosaic tile is just like setting any other tile. But because the individual tiles are small...