A solid foundation is essential for the stability and longevity of any structure. Over time, factors like water damage, soil movement, and natural wear and tear can compromise the integrity of a ...

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 ...

Recently, my daughter purchased an older summer house on a lake. The house is about 80 years old and built on stony soil from crude cinder blocks. Frost heaves over the years have compromised the ...

When it comes to home repair and maintenance, there is stuff you can deal with—and stuff you can’t. Here are seven signs that your house might be totally, completely beyond salvaging. Most of the ...

It’s July in Texas, which means it is exceptionally hot. While there is plenty to do to keep yourself calm, cool and collected, how to treat a house foundation is something else all together. Unlike ...

A house was lifted from its cement foundation to a vertical position and stayed there for 19 seconds, at which point the house slammed back to the ground without the roof. A 76-year-old woman and her ...

Question: Can tree roots cause damage to a home’s foundation? I have a 3’ in diameter pin oak tree that is within 10 feet of my house. A certified arborist took a look at it and said that he would ...

Dealing with the underlying cause of home doors that don’t open or close easily, cracks in the walls or ceiling, and noticeably sloping floors has helped a Fairfield-based general contractor expand ...

Storing a garden hose in the garage for the winter. Adele L. Wilcoxen Johnson County K-State Research and Extension. It’s June in Texas, which means the summer heat wave is nearly here. Fort Worth ...