Perhaps one of the most polarizing terms in home decorating is simply, “textured walls." They were in, then out, but now—perhaps to the surprise of many—they’re very in again. This time, it's all ...

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? — ...

In nearly all American homes built in recent memory, you’re probably familiar with drywall, which is by far the most popular wall material in the nation. Quickly installed, solid, and with a ...

Q. I’ve talked to several contractors about what drywall should be used in what areas of my house, and their advice is not in agreement. One contractor talks about green board. Another one mentions ...

Drywall started to replace plaster in the post-WWII building boom. It wasn’t stronger, longer lasting, more soundproof or a better insulator. It was quicker — by a mile. But it needed fasteners, and ...

Save the plaster! This might have been the rallying cry of Julia Child, were she a preservationist rather than a chef. “Preserving nice plaster work, if possible, is always worth it,” reBUILD Workshop ...

Q. We're buying a house that is probably close to 100 years old. It has been vacant for the past several years and needs a good amount of cleaning up and fixing up. One thing we're concerned about is ...

Plaster is having a major moment on walls and range hoods across the world, but all materials and finishes are equal. Perhaps one of the most polarizing terms in home decorating is simply, “textured ...