Frost heaving isn’t just a problem for lawns and gardens; it can also pose serious risks to your home’s basement foundation. This natural process, caused by the freezing and expansion of water in the ...

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.

Q: There is water seeping in through the east wall in the basement, through the bricks. Do I need to work on this problem from the outside, near the side porch? Rain has washed away some of the ground ...

How do you know if a house has foundation problems, and how hard are they to fix? Never fear—the answers may not be as scary as you think. The post Signs of Foundation Problems: Should You Fix Them, ...

So, you’ve got a basement. Maybe it’s your cozy hideaway, your makeshift gym, or just a place to toss all those boxes you keep meaning to sort through. But while you’re busy binge-watching your ...

Editor’s note: In light of recent rains, we are reprinting a timely column originally published June 6, 2009. We have a 1973 two-story house with a basement that we’ve owned for about two years. The ...

Here’s a couple of words you never want to hear as a homeowner: “foundation repair.” The foundation literally holds up your house, and it’s under constant pressure from earth beneath it, the house ...

Team is diligently working to keep up with all the calls coming in. We would love to be the permanent fix and bring you peace of mind with a clean and dry basement. For now, here are three quick, and ...