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 ...

Water pooling in your yard or around the house after heavy Dallas-Fort Worth rainfall can indicate poor drainage near the foundation. As a homeowner, you might wonder, “Why does poor drainage cause ...

Foundation issues are among the priciest problems a homeowner can encounter. What starts as small wall cracks may signal ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are many factors that lead to concrete cracks and foundation cracks. Homeowners may only be focused on the damage they can see, while it’s the contractors’ responsibility to go several steps ...

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 ...

FARGO - The drought has parched lawns, lined the ground with cracks - and could threaten the foundations of buildings. The clay soils of the Red River Valley act much like a sponge, expanding when wet ...

Question: Can tree roots cause damage to a home’s foundation? I have a 3’ in diameter pin oak tree that is within 10 feet of my house. A certified arborist took a look at it and said that he would ...

Editor's note: This is the third in an ongoing series. REGION — As homeowners eye their foundations a little more closely these days, a bill in the Legislature seeks to establish an insurance fund ...