A crack in a plaster wall can look intimidating, and even be a cause for concern. While the sudden appearance of a crack in a previously pristine wall should always be approached with caution, they ...

Since different walls are comprised of different materials, the methods you use to repair a hole are often going to be specific and tailored to the wall that needs fixing. Here’s how you might tackle ...

Plaster sags from ceilings or bulges from walls when the plaster keys embedded around the wood lath break loose. To repair ...

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 ...

Here’s a little problem that everyone seems to think is a big problem: a hole in the drywall. Although it appears solid amd strong, drywall can be very fragile. Some-times all it takes is a little ...

Q. When I bought a 30-year-old house six months ago, the walls were in bad shape. Two coats of primer and two coats of paint made them look good. But near one window, holes formed about 2 inches from ...

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Q: When you have electrical, plumbing or certain other kinds of work done that may require a hole in a wall, who’s responsible for repairing it? The plumber or electrician? Or do I need to hire ...