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 ...

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 ...

Every homeowner faces the reality of foundation settling at some point. Your house naturally shifts and adjusts over time, ...

Improper construction, soil saturation, excess hydrostatic pressure, or natural disasters can lead to foundation defects and damage your home. Every responsible homeowner knows that they cannot have a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Spotting a crack on your wall ranks high in the category of “signs that could indicate your house is in ...

Imagine yourself walking into your basement after a long time, and as you scan the walls, the first thing you see is a large crack, begging for attention. Although you may think this is a good time to ...

Each year, thousands of Arizona residents email or call Rosie Romero’s radio show with questions about everything from preventing fires in their chimneys to getting rid of tree roots invading their ...

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 ...

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 ...

Luckily, you can fix small concrete cracks yourself, from patching to using epoxy injections. Just be sure to avoid mistakes, ...