When you notice a crack in your ceiling, it can be quite alarming because there are several unknowns hiding behind that crack ...

Q:I have a 1940s-'50s-era plaster house with many cracks around the ceilings. I really don't think I have enough space in the cracks to shove in Sheetrock tape. Can I just apply drywall joint compound ...

Q. I recently bought a small apartment house that needs a lot of work. The plaster walls and ceilings have numerous small cracks, which I have already patched. I don’t think regular paint will cover ...

Q: I recently paid $350 to have two long cracks in my slanted, vaulted living room ceiling repaired. The cracks are back after only three months. Is this fixable? A: A vaulted or cathedral, ceiling ...

Most homes have a few imperfections or quirks that have been there for as long as you can remember: One replacement bathroom tile that doesn't quite match the others, an old doorknob that sticks, or ...