Spotting a crack on your wall ranks high in the category of “signs that could indicate your house is in danger.” But it turns out that wall cracks are pretty common in homes, explains Mike Powell, a ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Frost heaving isn’t just a problem for lawns and gardens; it can also pose serious risks to your home’s basement foundation. This natural process, caused by the freezing and expansion of water in the ...

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.

As we approach the end of the year, it’s an excellent time to reflect on your home’s maintenance and think about what steps you can take in the new year to prevent foundation issues and ensure your ...

Several homeowners in a Schertz subdivision who have cracks in their foundations and slabs are demanding that a homebuilder do more to fix the problem. Residents of the Fairhaven subdivision, situated ...