Dear James: I want to add ceiling lighting and a ceiling fan to my living room, but there is no wiring up there. I would like to add decorative box beams and run the wiring through them. How can I ...

Drop ceiling lights are common in offices and schools, but if you want to install some in your home you certainly can. Here's how to safely do it yourself.

Question: I want to add ceiling lighting and a ceiling fan to my living room, but no wiring is up there. I would like to add decorative box beams and run the wiring through them. How can I do this ...

However, the installer will probably have to open up the ceiling for the installation in order to install a secure reinforced ceiling fan electrical box.