If you live in a house with lath and plaster ceilings, make sure you understand how they are constructed and the steps to take to deal with damage ...

Dear James: One room has recurring cracks in the plaster ceiling. Instead of more repairs, is it wise to add a dropped tile ceiling to use it as a home theater? Dear Gary: Once cracks start to develop ...

Look out for the tell-tale signs of lath and plaster walls and how to fix them ...