Q. The foundation of my 28-year-old home has suddenly shifted, resulting in a large crack. Up until this time, the foundation was perfect. We have obtained three bids to repair the damage. The bids ...

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.

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

The cost to fix a foundation can vary from a few hundred dollars to $100,000, depending on the type of damage and extent of repairs needed. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Even a small crack inside or outside a house can signal foundation problems such as buckling and settling. Fixing the damage now, rather than later, could save lots of money. “There ...

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 ...

A pebble from the lawnmower that flies against a window. A drink set down too heavily on your glass-topped coffee table. A favorite vase tipped over by your curious cat: These are the types of ...

This is Part 4 in a series. Click to read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. In the other three posts in this series, we explored how and why life in the 30s and 40s can feel harder for those who come from ...