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, ...

Unsightly crack in drywalled ceiling seam - Grace Cary/Getty Images It can be very disconcerting to see a crack forming in your ceiling, leaving you wondering whether you have costly repairs ahead of ...

Q: My house has had no heat for four days, and now I see some cracks in the ceiling, usually following the edges of the tape that was applied to the drywall seams. They aren’t wet and are in a part of ...

Dear James: We live in an older house and one of the rooms has cracks in the plaster ceiling that keep coming back. We are going to use the room for a home theater. Would a drop tile ceiling be a good ...

A crack in a plaster wall can look intimidating, and even be a cause for concern. While the sudden appearance of a crack in a previously pristine wall should always be approached with caution, they ...

A listener recently called our radio show seeking advice about an ongoing problem that she had been battling for many years. Apparently, her home had been plagued by constant cracks at the joint where ...