Q Am I right that when sections of plaster break away from the lath, an accepted repair technique is to roughly fill in those gaps with drywall and then drywall over the whole wall or ceiling? — M.H., ...

Learn the essential techniques to blend plaster smoothly in this step-by-step tutorial – perfect for beginners and DIY ...

Q. We just bought our first house, an American Foursquare, dated 1917. It has been vacant for several years and the interior is not in the best condition. We'd like to gut it to get rid of the sagging ...

After a disastrous attempt at trying to cover up peeling paint in my bathroom (due to moisture, not leaks), I am now left with pieces of plaster missing. I am assuming I will need someone to replace ...