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 ...
Temperature fluctuations: Expanding and contracting drywall can lead to small vertical cracks over time. Foundation Settlement: As homes naturally settle, walls and ceilings can shift slightly, ...
Q: An ice dam left a small irregular brownish area and a crack in a bedroom ceiling. How do I fix it? A: You don’t mention if it’s a textured ceiling, the width of the crack, if there’s any loose or ...
Q. We have a small walk-in shower in our master bath. Over the years an 8 inch diameter area in the ceiling has cracked and bubbled. The rest of the ceiling is OK. Should I call a professional, or can ...
The smallest stain on your ceiling is rarely just a cosmetic flaw. It is usually the first visible sign of a leak that, if ...
Q: My house has had no heat for four days, and now I see some cracks in the ceiling, usually following the edges of the tape that was applied to the drywall seams. They aren’t wet and are in a part of ...
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 ...