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 ...

Every structure, from small homes to large buildings, stands upon a foundation. This foundation does more than simply hold a building in place—it provides stability, balance, and protection against ...

Foundation cracks can be the stuff of nightmares for homeowners. They conjure visions of excessive repair bills or worse–turning a once-functional structure into a teardown. But not all foundations ...

Common ductwork noises; how to overseed a dead lawn; repairing cracked foundation stucco. Ross Trethewey explains common nuisance noises that can come from ductwork and offers some solutions; Lee ...

From water damage and increased heating bills, to unwelcome critters (furry or insect) and other long-term issues — leaving holes or cracks in your home’s foundation, walls or roof untended can lead ...

Foundation problems are probably the biggest structural concern for any homeowner or potential buyer, so it’s no surprise that we tend to get a little panicky about seeing cracks in basement walls.

You may have heard the expression “If these walls could talk...” While walls may not express themselves in words, the truth is that they can actually send you messages — at least, about your ...

There are two kinds of cracks in old lath and plaster walls. Both can be repaired, but one is a much more serious problem. By Ronda Kaysen Q: Our Gramercy co-op was built in 1929. The thick plaster ...

From Cracks In Walls To Doors That Don’t Close Right, Your Home Could Be Showing Signs Of Foundation Trouble. Baird ...

For decades, if not centuries, housing in Massachusetts communities has been defined by scarcity, exclusion, and an unwillingness to center policy in human needs. Redlining, racial covenants, ...