Ceiling Videos

How do you apply rafter tails to the exterior of a structure after the walls have been sheathed? Home builder Jeff Sweenor developed a simple solution that's efficient to execute

Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique smooths over a textured ceiling using joint compound

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a cracked plaster ceiling in an older home

Norm sees the decorative brackets being used on the exterior and learns why polyurethane is a better choice than PVC stock for this application

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs a new skylight into an existing roof opening

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and electrician Scott Caron head to Denver to install a fan on a cathedral ceiling

Installing a new skylight into an existing opening with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to permanently patch a damaged and cracked ceiling.

Apply basic carpentry techniques to primed boards and molding to add a formal, elegant touch to any room

In this step-by-step video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows the best way to install decorative trim to the joint between wall and ceiling.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to enhance a room with easy-to-install crown molding using plastic clips and caulking to finish.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates a great product for plaster repair

Tom Silva shares some tricks of the trade for cutting crown molding precisely to create a scarf joint and outside corners.

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares tips for installing drywall overhead

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva saves a cracked plaster ceiling