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 ...

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 ...

Q: How do I permanently patch Sheetrock cracks caused by the ground shifting? A: Houses built on clay soil are often plagued with cracks in drywall, often called Sheetrock, a brand of the USG ...

Q: Our home, built in 2001, had what appeared to be “settling cracks” in the drywall — one on the main floor and the other in an upstairs bathroom. The first one runs at an angle from the corner of a ...

Most homes have a few imperfections or quirks that have been there for as long as you can remember: One replacement bathroom tile that doesn't quite match the others, an old doorknob that sticks, or ...

Wall cracks can be alarming to look at, but not all of them are signs of structural damage. Sladic via Getty Images Homes are living, breathing structures that age like we do, and we all encounter ...