Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A crack in a white plaster wall A crack in a plaster wall can look intimidating, and even be a cause for concern. While the sudden ...

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 ...

There are two kinds of cracks in old lath and plaster walls. Both can be repaired, but one is a much more serious problem. By Ronda Kaysen Q: Our Gramercy co-op was built in 1929. The thick plaster ...

Cracks in walls can appear for different reasons, from drying plaster to movement in the ground beneath your home. Presenter Nick Knowles joined BBC Morning Live to explain which cracks you may be ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Wall Painting Tips: The most common cause is moisture. Water seepage from exterior walls during rain, leaks in pipes or the roof, and excess moisture in the bathroom or kitchen can all cause the wall ...

Question: We live in a home in San Roque that was built in the 1930s and all the inside walls and ceilings are finished with lathe and plaster. There are several doorways inside the house that have ...

I admire plaster walls, but is it really necessary to use them throughout the entire house?”When you start considering a ...