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 ...

Across the United States, aging houses are quietly sliding into crisis. In older neighborhoods, the same repair problems are ...

Signs of Structural Damage in Homes Built Before 1990 and What to Do About ItHave you ever walked through your home and wondered if the cracks you see or the floors you feel shifting could be signs of ...

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 ...

You know that extreme temperature swings, high winds and torrential rains can cause big problems with your home’s roof and landscaping. But many homeowners overlook the risks North Texas’ ...

This article is brought to you by Academy House Leveling of New Orleans. A strong foundation is the key to a safe and secure home. But when something goes wrong, it can be difficult to know what 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 ...

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 ...