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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

If you own a home, odds are very good that the walls (and ceilings) surrounding you are made of drywall. Also called Sheetrock, plasterboard, or wallboard, drywall was invented in 1916 and quickly ...

Forget those drywall repair screens and give this repair kit a try the next time you've got a hole in your wall. Fixing a hole in the wall is considered an easy DIY task, but to really get it smooth ...

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 ...

Q: The walls in our 30-year-old house have developed cracks in a number of places where the pieces of Sheetrock butt. Also, in a couple of corners, one side of the tape has pulled. We want to paint, ...