We own a 60-year-old house, which isn’t terribly old by most standards. It was built with quality materials and went through a couple of updates before my husband and I bought it back in 2012. It’s a ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Selling a home with foundation issues might seem like a nonstarter for many owners. And for buyers, this could also be a deal-breaker. Not so fast, experts say. While solid and sturdy foundations are ...

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 ...

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 ...

A forensic engineering company says most of the time infrastructure issues are associated with moisture KYLE, Texas - Experts are weighing in after reports of homes sinking in Central Texas, including ...

Just as Oklahomans battle both heavy rain and tremendous dry periods in the summer, so do their homes. At Oklahoma Foundation Solutions, LLC (OFS), we understand that your home is more than just walls ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things ...

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 ...

DALLAS — It's been a long stretch of excessively hot temperatures with no rain in North Texas. Residents may be noticing doors sticking, windows that aren't closing right or maybe even cracks in the ...

AUSTIN, Texas — The drought in Central Texas has made homes vulnerable. The arid weather can lead to dry soil that can cause your home's foundation to sink into the ground. The solution? Watering your ...