It's time to bring some form to their function. In the balance of form and function, drop ceilings lean heavily toward function. “The pro is that they give you speedy access to your plumbing, ductwork ...

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I need to run one Ethernet cable through about 15 feet of drop ceiling which will plug into a LAN port on a router into a port on a switch. Can I just run a Cat 6 cable through that drop ceiling?

Q:What is a drop ceiling? Are there options for replacing one? Answer: Drop ceilings consist of a metal grid that hangs from the ceiling joists and holds panels of various shapes, sizes and materials.

Hooks are normally attached to the structure supporting the drop ceiling (normally the steal beams, not the wire or threaded rod supporing the grid), then cabling run through them. If the drop ceiling ...

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? — Gary K. Dear Gary: Once cracks start ...