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, ...

Dear Allegra, 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 ...

Drywall might look simple once it’s painted and finished, but anyone who has tried to patch a hole or smooth out a damaged wall knows there’s more going on beneath the surface. From proper framing and ...

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 ...

Drywall cracks are pretty common, and while they don't look great, they are often nothing to worry about. Houses settle over time. As a result, hairline cracks appear. The majority of US houses and ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy. Most ...

I think my house might be falling down. In the past few weeks, a large crack has formed where the ceiling meets the walls in my home. We've had cold weather set in and I seem to recall this happening ...

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 ...