Rustic ceiling beams in a modern style home - Sheila Say/Shutterstock There are those lucky few who happen to have a home constructed in a more traditional, craftsman style with old wood ceiling beams ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Before adding wood beams to the ceiling, you need to determine their placement. Examine your ceiling to identify joists, lights, ...

Q. Can you tell me a few things about the wood beam I uncovered while doing a plumbing repair? How is it possible for this beam to carry the load of everything above it? I'm worried it might not be ...