Ceilings

Use crown molding to change the look of a living room or dining room.

How to install and wire a light fixture in your dining room.

Recessed can lights in insulated ceilings need to be airtight and rated for contact with insulation or they'll cause moisture and heat loss problems.

Ceiling trusses can expand and contract unevenly in winter, causing ceiling cracks.

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1How to Apply Knock-Down Ceiling Texture
Spray ceiling texture to add visual interest and hide imperfections.
2Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions To Hang a Ceiling Light Fixture
How to install and wire a light fixture in your dining room. Read an overview of how to hang a ceiling light fixture.
3How to Install Joist Hangers: Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions
4 How to Hang Drywall
Hang drywall alone with the right tools and techniques.
5How To Paint Along a Textured Ceiling
Get a clean edge where the wall meets a textured ceiling by using a screwdriver.
6Replace Glazing Putty With Wood Molding
If you find glazing putty difficult to work with, try using quarter-round wood molding instead when repairing single-pane windows.
7Level A Ceiling Fan
Fix a ceiling fan that's wobbling by tightening and aligning the blades and by adding weights to balance the blades.
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9How to Get Rid of Soot Stains on Interior Ceilings
Soot deposits on the ceiling are caused by smoke and cooking grease coming in contact with cooler areas on the ceiling.

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How To Install a Bow Window
How to frame a rough window opening, install a new window, trim out the interior and exterior around a new window, plus all of the finishing touches.

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Take care of your ceiling with installing and painting tips, plus learn how to hide imperfections.