In both plaster and drywall, hanging heavy pictures on the studs are best for stability and long-term support. But if the perfect location doesn’t have a stud, there are other ways to safely hang ...

Plaster was the construction standard up until the 1940s, when drywall burst onto the market. Before then, it was a popular choice for wall construction given its pliability, fitting around corners ...

You’re proudly hanging your first picture on your new home’s antique plaster walls. A few minutes later, it’s no longer ...

My husband and I recently purchased our first apartment in a prewar building. There were minor cracks in the plaster walls when we purchased the apartment, but the inspector didn’t seem to think they ...

Dear James: We are planning a substantial room addition to our dream home. We are not on a tight budget, and we want everything done right. Should we use plaster walls or standard drywall walls? — ...