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 have a problem with a crack in the ceiling that widens in the summer and closes up in the winter, although it is still visible. The crack is slightly larger than what I would call a hairline ...

Ceiling cracks are, understandably, a thing of concern. They can possibly be an indicator that there are bigger problems with your structure than just an aesthetic blemish. With that said, while your ...

Q: I had a new plaster ceiling put up with Blueboard screwed to the ceiling and a thick swirled plaster coating on top. It wasn't long before cracking at the seams occurred. The plasterer patched ...

Warm weather means it's time to take on those spring repairs. But you can do them this year for less. Cracks in a drywall ceiling; is another challenge for homeowners. This can be caused the wood ...

IF YOU’RE looking forward to spending some time during the holidays lounging on the sofa, here’s a hint: Close your eyes. If you don’t, they’re likely to roam over the room, and you’re pretty much ...

QTwo years after apartment renovations, there are cracks in the taping where the drywall meets the existing wall and ceiling, and where two pieces of drywall were joined horizontally to reach the ...