FAQ How do I repair crack issues that keeps coming back? For recurring cracks, reinforce the repair by using self-adhesive mesh drywall tape over the crack before applying a coat of mud. You can also ...

Maybe you just moved into an older house, one that needs more than a few repairs. Many cracks need filling, and that means buying caulk and applying it in all the right places. But the hardware-store ...

So the caulking around your kitchen and bathroom sinks, tubs, windows and other fixtures are looking a little worse for wear. Maybe it’s stained, cracked, peeling or moldy. Freshening the caulk in ...

There`s no need to shiver in a drafty house during the cold of winter. By caulking cracks in joints and using weatherstripping to fill the surfaces around doors and windows, you can seal in the heat ...

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, ...

Q Our fireplace brick is cracked, and we want to know if there is any way to fix it. Also, there are cracks in our patio. Can those be repaired or at least made less unsightly? A Let’s take the patio ...

Q. I have a blacktop crack that needs to be repaired. What is a good way to prevent water penetration? I've tried different sealers, but some have been messy. Is there an easy-to-apply product that ...