Unsightly crack in drywalled ceiling seam - Grace Cary/Getty Images It can be very disconcerting to see a crack forming in your ceiling, leaving you wondering whether you have costly repairs ahead of ...

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 ...

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 ...

The chances of a good sealant bond when crack sealing is reduced by several factors. Cold temperatures, dirt, moisture deicers, oil, and any impurities can all hamper the effectiveness of crack ...

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 ...

So the inspector never made any real note about the cracks in the ceiling, but over the past two days where I have been sick at home, I've looked at them more and wanted to get an opinion on this. I ...

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 ...