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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 ...

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

Dear James: We live in an older house and one of the rooms has cracks in the plaster ceiling that keep coming back. We are going to use the room for a home theater. Would a drop tile ceiling be a good ...

Dear James: One room has recurring cracks in the plaster ceiling. Instead of more repairs, is it wise to add a dropped tile ceiling to use it as a home theater? Dear Gary: Once cracks start to develop ...