Dear James: I have an old house with plaster walls and many cracks that need to be repaired. How can I fix these so they stay fixed and are invisible? — Julianne T. Dear Julianne: Many older houses ...

One of the big"secrets" in cold crack repairing is to make certain all of the plugs are locked together, as illustrated in the above drawing. Care taken in locating the I holes will insure success.

From water damage and increased heating bills, to unwelcome critters (furry or insect) and other long-term issues — leaving holes or cracks in your home’s foundation, walls or roof untended can lead ...