Aimed at urban households, the campaign underlines how cement-based texture finishes can protect walls in humid conditions.

The smallest stain on your ceiling is rarely just a cosmetic flaw. It is usually the first visible sign of a leak that, if ignored, can spread through framing, insulation, drywall, and paint until you ...

Despite trying to do her own repairs, and constant complaints to the council, her house is crumbling around her ...

The deplorable condition of Government Senior Secondary School at Salhera panchayat in the Baijnath Assembly constituency of Kangra district has exposed the fragility of the education system in the ...

A Mayan patolli board has been found in Guatemala, embedded in the floor of a house and hidden for 1,500 years.

Keep your wood cabinets looking brand new with these easy cleaning tips. Learn the best methods for removing grease, dirt, ...

Father Tom Elewaut, pastor of Mission Basilica San Buenaventura, was up late on Christmas Eve, but not in preparation for the ...

Cracks in plaster walls are a common problem in many homes, especially older buildings or houses that have experienced settling, moisture changes, or structural movement. While some cracks are purely ...

If you're looking to refresh your space, it's not too hard to slap a couple coats of paint on your walls and call it a day. But if you're seeking something a little different, more unique, with a pop ...

Darren Henault has made customization a calling card. “We rarely do something ‘off the shelf,’ ” says the designer, who has offices in Manhattan and Millbrook, N.Y. “Most of the clients I have want ...

Dear Sean: To many people, paneling does have a bad reputation because some lower-end products look artificial — just a poor likeness of wood grain glued to a flimsy backer board. Most paneling ...