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., ...

Damage on a ceiling that's causing sagging - Freedom365day/Shutterstock ...

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 ...

The smallest stain on your ceiling is rarely just a cosmetic flaw. It is usually the first visible sign of a leak that, if ...

If you find yourself staring at damaged walls and ceilings in your home, it might be time for a little TLC and an update. The interiors of most homes are covered with gypsum wallboard, which is ...

Other than dings with the vacuum, moving things around, or mounting art and fixtures, drywall damage will occur. Water damage, stress cracks, and settling also cause drywall damage. Stress cracks are ...

We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Home. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. The average cost to repair a ceiling is $800, but it depends on your ceiling ...

When you spend a lot of time on a DIY ceiling design to elevate your home, you want it to continue to look great for many years into the future. If the drywall ceiling develops some slight damage, you ...