The Handyman suggest how a reader can install plywood to make a new ceiling in a screen porch, but first make sure the space is ventilated.

Pros Of A Drop Ceiling In A Basement The installation location below the existing ceiling, whether it's a finished drywall ceiling or exposed rafters, appeals to handy homeowners.

My brother in law has a nice, big covered patio with a really high roof. If the rafters were covered, I think it would be a 10' ceiling -- with the rafters open, it's really high. (By exposed ...

All I could see were 2 by 6 rafters that meet at the top where they rest against a center ridge board. Can I take out my flat ceilings and attach a finished ceiling to the underside of the rafters?

With soaring ceilings, exposed bricks and rafters, weathered wood, and thoughtful design flourishes, Monument feels both chic and comfortable, like the converted loft apartment of your most ...

In this delightful transformation, rickety rafters are concealed with smooth white drywall. The exposed beams add warmth and charm while harkening back to the attic’s previous state.

Leaving insulation like this is fine when it's covered in an attic or crawlspace, but the open rafters of this workshop leave the insulation exposed and make the ceiling look unfinished.

The new look is decidedly minimalist. Exposed rafters, wood ceiling, warm mood lighting, sleek black leather seating and distressed walls create both an intimate and open feel at the same time.

Beam me up: A guide to choosing ceiling finishes THE sky's the limit when it comes to the different varieties of ceilings, trusses and rafters available.

I'm going to try to explain some different varieties of ceilings, trusses and rafters. After all of that, Jess would like to see exposed beams as rafters with VJ board in between.