Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A crack in a white plaster wall A crack in a plaster wall can look intimidating, and even be a cause for concern. While the sudden ...

Finishing a new wall or room with plaster or joint compound takes practice. If you have no experience with plaster or its near relative, joint compound, don’t learn in your living room. Experiment ...

Lath and plaster is old school; you won’t find it in newer homes. It was used until around the middle of the 20th century, when it was superseded by plasterboard. So, if you own an older home, there’s ...