Cracks in your home's foundation can be scary, but in certain cases, they're completely harmless and can be repaired with a few basic items.

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 ...

A: It depends on the type and size of the crack. Hairline cracks take only a little patching plaster. Larger cracks require reinforcement with mesh tape. Cracks larger still, where the plaster keys ...

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Question: We have some cracks in the foundation of our home. I know it’s necessary to caulk the cracks to keep water out, but can the crack be repaired to become a good foundation? I understand cracks ...

Foundation problems are probably the biggest structural concern for any homeowner or potential buyer, so it’s no surprise that we tend to get a little panicky about seeing cracks in basement walls.

Q: How can I repair cracks in my home’s stucco siding? A: If the cracks are no more than about 3/8-inch wide, you can seal them with a high-quality acrylic-latex caulk, sold at many home centers and ...