Every structure, from small homes to large buildings, stands upon a foundation. This foundation does more than simply hold a building in place—it provides stability, balance, and protection against ...

Foundation problems are probably the biggest structural concern for any homeowner or potential buyer, so it’s no surprise that we tend to get a little panicky about seeing cracks in basement walls.

All concrete foundations crack. Concrete is brittle, and shrinks after initial installation. We all live and work in buildings with foundation cracks. Shrinkage cracks are not a problem. But what’s a ...

Foundation issues are honestly among the most stressful problems any homeowner can face because they threaten your biggest investment and your family's safety a ...

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 ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Q: We just learned our foundation is failing. What the heck do we do? A: Your home is one of your largest investments, so it’s important to have a stable foundation. Over time, a home’s foundation may ...

First things first, we’d like to overcome four misconceptions. Myth #1: Foundation Cracks Are a Sign of Normal Settling and Do Not Require Fixing Although there’s some truth in it, not all foundation ...

Q - I heard you talking on your show about horizontal cracks in the foundation and how bad they are. I have a vertical crack in my basement wall. My neighbor says caulk will fix it, another says use ...

Not all foundations are created equally. That space we build into the ground and call a basement is unique to our area of the country and statistics tell us 98% of them will, at some point, leak water ...