Ceilings

by Rick Nelson

For drywall novices, there's nothing more challenging—or messy—than finishing inside corners by Myron R. Ferguson

Built of plywood and MDF, these beams go up quickly, resist movement, take paint well, and even level a wavy ceiling by Joseph B. Lanza

Reframing exploits unused attic space and helps to open up a cramped ranch house by Mike Guertin

A look at the lath walls and ceilings that make up James Madison's home by Scott McBride

Leftover flooring strips on the ceiling can make for a warm, comfortable atmosphere in your bathroom by Jennifer Pruitt

Quick Curve Plates by Justin Fink

Bend 1x4s between the walls to get an expensive look without a lot of extra work by Michael Chandler

by Jim Blodgett

by Joseph Lstiburek, Myron R. Ferguson

Hollow beams transform a room’s trim detail while making it easy to integrate lighting and run wiring by Chris Whalen

Bolted between rafters, an angled steel flitch plate can eliminate the need for rafter ties in cathedral ceilings by Michael Chandler

Thoughtful layout and the right tools help to bring this task within reach by Myron R. Ferguson

Open up the ceiling, rearrange the plan, and this kitchen feels a lot bigger without adding much floor space by Warren Lloyd