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 ...

Cracks in your home's foundation can be scary, but in certain cases, they're completely harmless and can be repaired with a ...

Homeowners and home buyers may not notice a small crack in their foundation, but that tiny flaw could lead to serious problems if it’s not addressed. While every homeowner would certainly be aware of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Question: My home will soon be listed for sale, and a preliminary home inspection revealed cracks in the foundation. Because of this, my Realtor advised a price reduction to reflect the cost to repair ...

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 ...

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 ...

With the start of the winter season and weather approaching, now is the time to get those foundation problems fixed. Crack ...