Cracks in drywall are not uncommon and in many cases are nothing to be concerned about. There's plenty of mundane reasons for them — a house's foundations settle over a period of time, or the ...

How do I repair crack issues that keeps coming back? For recurring cracks, reinforce the repair by using self-adhesive mesh drywall tape over the crack before applying a coat of mud. You can also use ...

Like a squeaky floor or a loose lockset, even the smallest drywall crack or nail pop can be cause for concern for new homeowners or prospective buyers, triggering service callbacks or resulting in ...

Dear James: I have an old house with plaster walls and many cracks that need to be repaired. How can I fix these so they stay fixed and are invisible? — Julianne T. Dear Julianne: Many older houses ...

Are you ignoring cracks in your exterior walls, thinking, "It's probably still fine"? In fact, depending on the type of crack ...

Are you renting an apartment and trying to fix those nail holes in the drywall to get your deposit back? Did someone in your home accidentally put a hole in the wall? Whatever the case may be, whether ...

I'm thinking no -- although it's very long, it's not that deep and isn't along a joint. Something has shifted (like the house), come loose or has bent if it's not along a joint. Sheets of drywall ...

I have a crack in my ceiling in the living room and bedroom that has traveled down the wall over time. What can I do to repair that? My house was built in the 1930's. Another thing is the pictures ...

Is it okay to leave cracks in the exterior wall as they are?Is it necessary to repair tiles immediately if they are slightly ...