Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Remove Popcorn Textured Finish From Ceilings

Textured ceilings, also known as "popcorn," were popular in the '70s and '80s both for the design element and its ability ...

Drop Ceiling Installation Instructions

Drop ceiling. Drop ceilings are the perfect answer for finishing basements, renovations or lowering high ceilings in older homes. This type ...

Monday, March 11, 2013

Hang A Ceiling Fan From A Drop Ceiling

Ceiling fan Adding a ceiling fan to a room can help significantly with air circulation. It may even help with your air-conditioning bill sin...

Change Light Fixtures

Change Light Fixtures Changing a wall or ceiling-mounted light fixture is a relatively easy job, especially if the new hardware is compatibl...

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Finish An Attic Above A Trey Ceiling

One of the most desired features in new homes is a trey ceiling in one or more rooms. Older homes often have large open spaces in the attic ...

Wire A Hanging Light Fixture To A Wall Outlet

Hanging a light and plugging it into an outlet is an exercise in safety as much as design. Wiring a hanging lighting fixture to an existing ...

Paint Old Ceiling Tiles

Use spray paint to repaint the grid. Drop ceilings are an easy solution to ugly pipes, wiring and other ceiling issues, but aging ceiling ti...

Draw Air Vents For Reflected Ceiling Plans

Ceiling ducts take planning to meet your environmental needs. To prepare a reflected ceiling plan for ventilation, you need to first have a ...

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Fix A Shaking Ceiling Fan

Shaking ceiling fans need corrective action to prevent dangerous situations. Ceiling fans are common room additions that can add a decorat...

Troubleshoot A Hunter Alcove Ceiling Fan Remote Control

The Hunter Fan Co., founded in 1886, is a popular manufacturer of ceiling, bathroom and portable fans. The Hunter Alcove II is a casual, sm...