Not all basement cracks mean serious damage. Learn how to tell the difference between harmless cracks and signs of foundation issues before they get worse.

Foundation problems are probably the biggest structural concern for any homeowner or potential buyer, so it’s no surprise that we tend to get a little panicky about seeing cracks in basement walls.

A bowing foundation wall is never a good sign. If a homeowner sees a slight bowing in a wall, it’s important for them to take swift action. Repairing a bowing basement wall before it becomes a ...

Home ownership can be a rewarding endeavor and a good investment over time. But homes require consistent upkeep to ensure a property remains safe, a condition of ownership that renters ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Your home’s foundation—the concrete walls surrounding a basement or crawl space, or the ...

Concrete cracks. That’s a fact of construction life that has been with the human race since it began building with concrete three millenia ago. The problem spurred the Romans to develop and perfect a ...

Q: I planted a viburnum at the corner of my home, and now the basement wall, which is poured concrete, has a small crack in it. Would the roots of the plant be strong enough to cause this or is it ...

NATOMAS (CBS13) — Dozens of neighbors in Natomas are reporting issues with their homes, including swollen doors and cracks in their foundations and walls. Taisiya Kulbidyuk's home off of Arnell Court ...

First, I read and enjoy your advice every Saturday in the D&C. I apologize because I know you just wrote about basement walls and the wear they took this winter with the cold weather, but I can't seem ...