Exposed joists and mechanical fixtures in a basement ceiling - Banksphotos/Getty Images When you build or move into a house, an exposed basement ceiling might seem kinda cool — it's probably one of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. To make a basement feel truly welcoming and stylish, you'll need to instill a few design features that trick the eye into thinking ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two men installing ceiling tiles on dropped ceiling - Andrew Angelov/Shutterstock Whether you're trying to make your unfinished ...

Oftentimes, when building a house, it's cheaper to leave the basement unfinished. This allows more of the budget to go towards additional improvements to the main living areas. By today's standard, an ...

For her basement media room, @homewithkrissy added ceiling tiles to make the space look more polished. The beautiful drop-down tiles from Ceilume are simple to install. Plus, the tiles easily pop out ...

A basement with a low ceiling can feel more like a cramped cave than a usable part of your home. Many homeowners simply relegate this space to storage, letting valuable square footage go to waste. But ...