Q: I recently purchased a home built in 1970. In the garage, we noticed a small crack in the middle of the ceiling that runs the entire width. This winter in Minnesota, the crack has become larger.

If the cracks are stable, simply patching them may be possible. But if cracks continue to appear, the best way to get rid of them is to place a layer of drywall over the ceiling.

All these forces plus the ceiling’s own weight will cause the rafter to deflect or bend slightly. And there’s one thing we all know about drywall. It cracks when it bends.

Q. We need your advice on the repair of drywall cracks. We have cracks at the top corners of our bedroom/bathroom doorway. The cracks run upward toward the ceiling at about a 45-degree angle. Walls… ...

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She explained that over the years she had experienced minor cracks over windows and doors, but that repairs using fiberglass mesh tape and drywall joint compound had solved the problem.

If the ceiling were plaster, the cracks would be spider web fashioned in several places. How and if the cracks can be repaired depends on what the drywall is attached to and how it is attached.

Whether you’re hanging a pull-up bar, a plant or another large item, these tips will help you make sure it stays put.