Start by painting the trim with a brush, then move onto the ceiling and walls with a roller. Painting a room is a doable task that even renovation novices can tackle in one weekend. But before you ...

There are two kinds of cracks in old lath and plaster walls. Both can be repaired, but one is a much more serious problem. By Ronda Kaysen Q: Our Gramercy co-op was built in 1929. The thick plaster ...