Chris from Clarenville, Newfoundland has a mysterious crack in his ceiling that you can see in the photo. It comes and goes with the seasons and nothing appears to be able to keep it closed. Why he asks.
Many houses today are constructed with pre-fabricated "trusses" for the ceiling joists an...
Truss uplift causes cracks between the wall and the ceiling that open and close every year and you cannot plaster or caulk them shut. For details on the cause and solutions to this problem follow this link.
If you cannot do the major work required to prevent this crack from opening, or you j...
This article was written in 2003 -- and in 2023 Fibre Decor is no longer on the market, but still on some walls. Want to patch some, check out this article.
'Fiber Decor' was that paper mache type wall finish that gives you an interesting textured and random coloured finish. Many people really ...
Note, this article was originally written in 2002 -- in 2023 the product is no longer on the market but still on some walls. Read on for how to patch it.
Patricia from Winnipeg, Manitoba writes: "Our old house is rather cold and is in need of some serious decorating. The walls are covered with...
