C overing an old ceiling with new drywall is a big job—it requires basic drywall skills, heavy lifting, a serious time commitment and a major mess. But in some cases, it’s the smartest way to go.

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.

Finding a spiderweb crack in the ceiling is very normal, but "They should be no more than 1/16 [of an inch wide]," Beacham ...

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.

How to Fix Small Drywall Cracks. To fix a hairline crack in drywall, you don’t need a lot of time, effort, or money. Here’s how to do it step by step: ...

A: A vaulted or cathedral, ceiling with just two long cracks indicates the ceiling finish is common drywall. If the ceiling were plaster, the cracks would be spider web fashioned in several places.

Q:I have a 1940s-'50s-era plaster house with many cracks around the ceilings. I really don't think I have enough space in the cracks to shove in Sheetrock tape. Can I just apply drywall joint ...

Cracks in a drywall ceiling; is another challenge for homeowners. This can be caused the wood moving in the framing due to shrinkage of improperly dried lumber or seasonal changes in temperature ...

Q: Why would long cracks be showing up in the drywall ceiling of our garage for the first time in 12 years? -BOB B., CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA A: Garages can be surprisingly vulnerable structures.

This step-by-step DIY guide will show you how to repair drywall—from doorknob damage, to cracks under the window, all the way to saggy ceilings—but first, we need to go over some safety measures.