Reclaimed barn wood flooring can be found for as little as $5 or $6 a square foot ... loft flooring, floor joists and ceiling rafters. Dealers don't necessarily clamor after the smooth, clean boards.

Vintage dark wood planks, of varying width and some featuring saw marks, make up the floor, while the ceiling is clad in lighter wood. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

You can also use fence pickets to build a ceiling out from the joists after you have insulated them. Read more: 25 Easy ...

Here's a trendy DIY look for your ceiling Published: Apr. 12, 2017, 7:35 p.m. Ceiling planks can accentuate exposed wood beams (above) or transform an ordinary ceiling into an attractive fifth wall.