Q. I had my two-story home painted in 1996 for the second time in about 13 years. I was careful to instruct the painter to scrape loose paint and caulk where needed. I noticed bad peeling on the west ...

There are two kinds of cracks in old lath and plaster walls. Both can be repaired, but one is a much more serious problem. By Ronda Kaysen Q: Our Gramercy co-op was built in 1929. The thick plaster ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Foundation problems are probably the biggest structural concern for any homeowner or potential buyer, so it’s no surprise that we tend to get a little panicky about seeing cracks in basement walls.

UAE residents often face the challenge of humidity's impact on their homes. During summer, when a house is being ventilated, dew can accumulate due to steam and condensation from the incoming air.

My husband and I recently purchased our first apartment in a prewar building. There were minor cracks in the plaster walls when we purchased the apartment, but the inspector didn’t seem to think they ...