A water stain on a ceiling should never be ignored—even if the water damage has dried out. It could indicate a larger problem ...

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 ...

Q Our plaster ceilings are cracked in a couple of places in different rooms of our house. What does that mean, and how do we fix it? AWell, it probably doesn’t mean much. Plaster is brittle, and what ...

Foundation issues are among the priciest problems a homeowner can encounter. What starts as small wall cracks may signal ...

A listener recently called our radio show to complain about an ongoing problem that she had been battling for many years. Apparently, her home had been plagued by constant cracks at the joint where ...

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 ...

The crack in our upstairs hallway comes back no matter how many times I patch it. What's the right fix? Seasonal cracks in drywall and plaster are tough to repair. As they open and close, one of two ...

Concord High School's auditorium will be closed for 4-5 months for repairs to the ceiling, which will require performing arts classes and groups to use alternative locations for their performances.