If you're looking to finish your basement ceiling and cover up those exposed bits, drywall doesn't have to be your only option. Here's a budget alternative.

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Q: I wonder if ceiling insulation in a basement does any good. The basement is not heated and gets chilly in winter. The ceiling is insulated with 9 inches of fiberglass batting that was once covered ...

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Exposed joists and mechanical fixtures in a basement ceiling - Banksphotos/Getty Images When you build or move into a house, an exposed basement ceiling might seem kinda cool — it's probably one of ...