For 170 years the Old State Capitol has looked out on the Mississippi River from its high perch, taking in stride the war, fire and political debate that came its way. But, as anyone who owns an old ...

Dear James: I have an old house with plaster walls and many cracks that need to be repaired. How can I fix these so they stay fixed and are invisible? — Julianne T. Dear Julianne: Many older houses ...

Plaster, a decorative wall coating of lime, sand, and sometimes fibers, has been around since the beginning of time—and so has plaster repair. Although subject to cracks and bubbles, it's a durable ...

GAYLORD — A grant has helped to provide plaster repairs to Gaylord's historic Mount Carmel Centre. The $2,500 grant is from the Lampert Family Fund of the Otsego Community Foundation. The grant was ...

Read Part 1, Part 2 and Part 4 of this story. So you live in an older home with plaster walls and ceilings, and you need to renovate. You need to run new electric lines, or repair plumbing, or perhaps ...