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, ...

If you're replacing ceiling beams or you want to install them for a decorative touch, there's one kind you should seek out for the ultimate rustic, cozy look.

DEAR TIM: I’m getting ready to build a large room addition that needs a beam to support the floor joists. I’ve been told that a wood beam will work, but I’ve always seen steel I-beams in other houses.

Welcome back to the "Behold the Beam" series of articles. In part three (Firehouse®, September 2010) of the series, we discussed the first five of the 13 common types of beams that firefighters can ...