Question: I want to add ceiling lighting and a ceiling fan to my living room, but no wiring is up there. I would like to add decorative box beams and run the wiring through them. How can I do this?

The fear of being zapped into next week—or beyond—keeps even some intrepid do-it-yourselfers away from electrical work. Generally speaking, that's wise, because messing with electricity can be lethal.

A man installs a can LED ceiling light in a finished ceiling. - Alex Liew/Getty Images If you're trying to make your home more eco-friendly -- whether to reduce your environmental impact or just have ...

When you think of drop ceilings, you probably think of office buildings, school classrooms, or shopping centers, but there are some situations where you might want a drop ceiling in your home and, ...

Q: My new home is prewired for a ceiling fan, which I am finally ready to install. Are there any precautions I should take? A: You’ll be using a ladder, so I hope ...

There’s really no problem in replacing an existing light fixture with a ceiling fan in terms of the electrical needs. But what you really have to be careful of is to make sure the electrical box that ...

Looking for a cool way to beat the heat this summer? A ceiling fan could be the answer! Home Depot's Dave White shows you how! Ceiling fans have become more than just a way to circulate air in the ...