Dear James: I want to reduce the noise from my children's playroom. I'm thinking of installing acoustical tiles. Are there ...

Dear James: It gets too noisy in the kids’ playroom. Are acoustic ceiling tiles difficult to install myself, and are there attractive ones made for home use? — Michelle Y. Dear Michelle: Most people ...

The new SCM-2 has been designed for use in environments that utilize suspended ceilings, such as schools and offices. It replaces the actual drop ceiling tile and blends into the ceiling itself, where ...

Why they matter: Ceiling tiles conceal utilities, improve acoustics, and enhance the look of basement spaces without costly renovations. What to choose: Suspended systems offer easy maintenance access ...

Although it was an older home, the basement had high enough floor joists above to allow for seven-and-a-half foot ceilings, ...