Learn how to tell when a foundation crack might indicate a serious structural problem—and when you can repair it yourself and ...

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 ...

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 ...

After the winter months of rain, snow, ice, and frost, your driveway might not be looking its best—especially now that spring has sprung, and the weeds are further highlighting all its newly formed ...

Q–We have a stucco house that was built in 1931. Now, moisture appears to be leaking through a crack in the stucco. We would like to know how to dry the walls before repainting and what we can do to ...

Question: Every year I notice cracks to the walls above some doors and the latches don’t work. I fix the cracks but I don’t know how to fix the latch, and the door will not lock. I need to know what ...

My 10-year-old house developed some cosmetic cracks in the mortar. I got some bids to have tuck-pointing work done and nearly gagged when I looked at the cost. I’m wondering about using a special ...

Fiberglass is a versatile and durable material... that's why it's used in everything from boats to car panels to household items. But what happens when the cosmetic finish chips, or the original ...

Asphalt parking lots and roads need to be maintained. There is no question about that. And often, asphalt maintenance can be more cost effective than removing and replacing asphalt. And when done ...