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.

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 ...

You might not be able to increase a room's square footage, but you can use paint to visually expand the space. Paint offers a cheap and easy way to update a space, and when used strategically, it can ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Designing a home comes with a whirlwind of flooring, paint, and furnishing choices. So, you might get caught up in all of these decisions and ...

Incorporating bold, bright colors in your home is one of the top home design trends of the 2020s. While many homeowners are adding pops of color through furnishing, funky wallpaper, bold murals or ...

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 ...

Q: We have moved into a fantastic high-rise condominium, but we have a problem: The ceilings are concrete and we just have one junction box in the main room. How do we do anything beyond track? A: ...

In advance of next Thursday's NFL draft, one AFC assistant coach views Oregon quarterback Bo Nix as the "opposite" of UNC signal-caller Drake Maye, who's seen as a risky quarterback NFL draft prospect ...

Here’s a coffered ceiling disclaimer: They may cause an overwhelming desire to dress in formalwear—even for a night in. Interior designer Joyce Huston of Decorilla recalls a coffered ceiling ...