Hairline cracks in the drywall joint are a pretty common issue in many homes, and not usually a sign that your home is in danger of collapse. It's more likely that they've occurred due to settling, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Drywall is a staple in most homes, and so are drywall dings, drywall cracks, and every other kind of drywall damage you can imagine. Whether from accidental impacts, nail holes, or wear and tear, ...

Drywall cracks can either be a huge problem or hardly a problem at all, but can you tell the difference? Sooner or later, we all see them – the cracks lurking in the corners or just above the door jam ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...