Dear James: A friend bought an older house with a metal panel ceiling, and I want one for my dining room. Are the materials still available to install one? — Dave T. Dear Dave: You are in luck. Metal ...

Having an open ceiling to reveal rafters makes for a dramatic effect, but the ugly insulation batts ruin the look. An alternative to drywall that looks great in a workshop is to cover the insulation ...

Dear James: I like older styles and décor, especially some decorative metal ceilings. Can I still get the metal materials, and is the project suitable for do-it-yourselfers? Dear Greg: The decorative ...