Dear Angie: How important is it to repair plaster before repainting? Our ceilings have peeling paint that we’re pretty sure was caused by past water damage. Since the water problem is no longer an ...

Q: I am trying to figure out why paint is bubbling on a ceiling in my home. Could it be from sweating on the HVAC duct, which sits above the area where the paint is cracking and peeling? If so, what ...

But you’ll be happy to know fixing peeled paint on a wall isn’t a difficult job. You just need a few simple tools and a little bit of time on your hands. And once you’ve completed these 5 foolproof ...

Q: I have noticed paint chips on top of the desk in my second-floor den. A small patch of paint on the ceiling directly overhead is flaking and peeling away, although I don’t see any discoloration.

While a fresh coat of paint is a low-cost, low-effort way to give your entire room a brand-new feel, seeing your carefully chosen color peel or crack after the job is finished is frustrating and ...

Q: My parents have lived in their house for 48 years. The house is about 54 years old. They have always used good-quality paint. About three years ago the ceiling began to peel. When a representative ...