Q: My house has had no heat for four days, and now I see some cracks in the ceiling, usually following the edges of the tape that was applied to the drywall seams. They aren’t wet and are in a part of ...

The weight of water and loss of structural integrity of the gypsum core causes drywall panels to tear away from the fasteners. It usually happens at the worst possible moment. It doesn't take much to ...

A ceiling fan is a pleasure when the weather starts warming up. It stirs the air and creates a delightful breeze. The fact that a fan is much less expensive to run than your home air conditioning ...

If you’re a homeowner, there is a chance you’ll need to replace some drywall at some point. Walls are simple enough, but what about ceiling sheetrock? If you ever find yourself needing to replace ...

You’re walking around your home when you suddenly spot something on the ceiling. You can’t quite make out what it is, so you squint and move closer — uh oh, is that mold? If it is, you're like most of ...

Co-op boards have a fiduciary responsibility to take care of their buildings, but sometimes shareholders must compel them to act. By Jill Terreri Ramos Q: We bought an apartment on the top floor of a ...