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 ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 a homeowner, the most fundamental part of your home is its foundation. It’s the bedrock that holds it all together – so it’s important to periodically monitor it for problems that may need repair.

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 ...

Homes are living, breathing structures that age like we do, and we all encounter cracks appearing inside of them over time. The trick is learning the difference between when you can relax and when you ...

Spotting a crack on your wall ranks high in the category of “signs that could indicate your house is in danger.” But it turns ...

Many home buyers lack professional expertise to know whether a crack along the floor or a sinking porch is serious or not. So how can a buyer know whether to proceed or move on to another property? We ...

Texas holds half of the slots on Groundworks' top 15 list of metro areas with foundation issues. Using data from Google Trends, the company found that D-FW -- with its shifting, settling soil -- ranks ...