How to Tell If , Foundation Cracks , Are Minor or Major Problems. Lifehacker recently offered readers some tips for ...

Understanding what causes foundation damage is essential for effective prevention and repair. Soil-related issues, such as ...

Foundation cracks are one of those problems that can look catastrophic even when they are mostly cosmetic, and barely visible even when they signal real structural trouble. If you understand which ...

Your home’s foundation—the concrete walls surrounding a basement or crawl space—supports the entire weight of the house, so it’s natural to be concerned if you discover cracks in the concrete.

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

A property inspector evaluates conditions around a home’s foundation. Photo courtesy Getty Images. The heavy rains that beset the Bay Area earlier this year caused properties across the region to ...

Do you know how to spot foundation issues in your home? When left unchecked, foundation issues can spread and wreak havoc on your home, and small problems can become big and costly ones in a hurry.

Foundation issues are a component of homeownership that can be easy to forget, as such concerns are not necessarily evident ...

Each year, thousands of Arizona residents email or call Rosie Romero’s radio show with questions about everything from preventing fires in their chimneys to getting rid of tree roots invading their ...

Have you noticed cracks forming in your walls? Or perhaps doors that once opened smoothly are now sticking or refusing to close properly? Your foundation could be the culprit. But don’t let concerns ...

Nearly a decade after NBC Connecticut broke the story of crumbling concrete foundations in northeastern and north central Connecticut, the issue has spread far beyond the state border. NBC Connecticut ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...