Drop ceiling lights are common in offices and schools, but if you want to install some in your home you certainly can. Here's how to safely do it yourself.

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

The first step is to install a new metal electrical box that is rated to support a ceiling fan and is strong enough to safely support the weight and movement of the fan.

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 ...

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 ...