Wall Repairs

Houses shift over time and with extreme changes in weather. Shifting can cause stress cracks in the drywall, most commonly occurring at the corners of doors and windows and extended out on the...

Repairing an exterior foundation wall is difficult, tricky and time-consuming work. It may be faster and easier to call a contractor, especially if the damage is extensive. If you only have a few...

As homes and other buildings age and settle, cracks can develop in exterior and interior brick walls. These cracks can get bigger over time. But if you have cracks in your brick walls, you can fix...

Many older houses have walls coated in plaster which, over time, can develop small cracks and begin to flake. The cracks can be the result of water damage, poor workmanship or simply time and age....

Foundation cracks can be a homeowner's nightmare. Cracks can develop over time as the foundation settles or shrinks. Cracks allow moisture to penetrate into the home, and large cracks can result...

Anyone who has a structure built with concrete blocks knows that after a period of time passes, whether a few weeks in some cases or a few years in others, cracks appear. The ground has a bit of...

If you are having problems with seepage or leaks in your basement walls or floors, then you need to waterproof your basement. It may be that the original waterproofing job was done improperly....

I've had places in my new house where drywall cracks appeared. It was especially bad all around the fireplace. I would patch them but then the house would settle slightly and the cracks would...

Are you seeing cracks or scratches on your drywall? Or maybe you need to fill in a nail hole. Little maintenance repairs will always come up in a home. It is best to do them immediately before it...

Even imperceptible shifting of a house foundation may result in small hairline cracks in the drywall. The most common areas for cracks are above the corners of doors, above and below installed...

Do you suspect something is wrong with your basement walls but the basement is finished...so what can you do to find out without destroying the room? I'll share a couple of inspection secrets with...

You are seeing your basement walls cracking and there are other problems showing up in your home. This article will help you identify a foundation that is settling.

Concrete is a construction material made from a mixture of Portand cement, gravel and water. It is used for making everything from walls to building foundations and everything in between. Concrete...

Cement walls offer sturdy protection between the interior of a home and the outside elements but they may suffer damage from shifting soils or inadequate installation techniques. In addition, the...

Making permanent repairs to cracks in plaster does not require any special skills. The tools required are minimal and, while a little practice is helpful, any novice do-it-yourselfer can achieve...