Local Canton Foundation Experts Emphasize Early Inspections as Seasonal Weather and Soil Movement Increase the Risk of ...

Rachel Asks: I’m seeing a lot of small cracks in my walls. Do I have a structural problem? Danny Lipford: It’s very unlikely that those small, hairline cracks that you see on the walls in your home, ...

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 ...

Here’s a couple of words you never want to hear as a homeowner: “foundation repair.” The foundation literally holds up your house, and it’s under constant pressure from earth beneath it, the house ...

Home inspectors will tell you there is one theme that keeps surfacing in report after report: the problems that could have been fixed early but were left to grow quietly in the background. When you ...

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 ...

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 ...

Your favorite outdoor feature can quietly become the most destructive force working against your home’s stability. When landscaping, patios, and planting beds are placed too close to the structure or ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. The foundation of a commercial building has an important function: supporting significant ...

Before the cold weather arrived you probably prepared by having your furnace checked, fireplace inspected, windows caulked or insulated, etc. But did you take the necessary precautions to minimize ...

While the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area is one of the hottest housing markets in the country, it isn’t without challenges, particularly regarding the stability of your foundation. DFW ranks number ...