Learn how to tell when a foundation crack might indicate a serious structural problem—and when you can repair it yourself and ...

"A cracked foundation is a common problem but rarely is it considered a structural issue", says Winslowe. However, foundation cracks could leak and cause damage to a home and its belongings. "Concrete ...

You may have heard the expression “If these walls could talk...” While walls may not express themselves in words, the truth is that they can actually send you messages — at least, about your ...

Foundation cracks can be the stuff of nightmares for homeowners. They conjure visions of excessive repair bills or worse–turning a once-functional structure into a teardown. But not all foundations ...

The soil along the San Francisco Bay, which includes clay mixed with poorly drained silty clay loam, sandy and gravelly loam and bay mud, can cause ground movement that can lead to foundation problems ...

First things first, we’d like to overcome four misconceptions. Myth #1: Foundation Cracks Are a Sign of Normal Settling and Do Not Require Fixing Although there’s some truth in it, not all foundation ...

Q - I heard you talking on your show about horizontal cracks in the foundation and how bad they are. I have a vertical crack in my basement wall. My neighbor says caulk will fix it, another says use ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. If you’re like most people, you don’t give much thought to the foundation under your ...