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 rafters ...

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 ...

Having an open ceiling to reveal rafters makes for a dramatic effect, but the ugly insulation batts ruin the look. An alternative to drywall that looks great in a workshop is to cover the insulation ...