Plaster, a decorative wall coating of lime, sand, and sometimes fibers, has been around since the beginning of time—and so has plaster repair. Although subject to cracks and bubbles, it's a durable ...

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 ...

Cracks in the walls and ceilings of your home can be completely benign, if unsightly and annoying. But some are symptoms of more serious problems that need attention. Here’s more on how to assess any ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...