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, ...

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 your drywall are a common and mostly cosmetic issue. However, thick cracks or horizontal ones could mean trouble with your foundation.

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

The first step of drywall repair, according to HGTV, is to assess the damage. If the drywall damage is limited to a few small nail holes, the damage can likely be remedied with some spackle (also ...

Q. We need your advice on the repair of drywall cracks. We have cracks at the top corners of our bedroom/bathroom doorway. The cracks run upward toward the ceiling at about a 45-degree angle. Walls ...

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 ...

Something has shifted (like the house), come loose or has bent if it's not along a joint. Sheets of drywall shouldn't break like that. I'd take down the wall and redo it. It's going to break again.