Water pooling in your yard or around the house after heavy Dallas-Fort Worth rainfall can indicate poor drainage near the foundation. As a homeowner, you might wonder, “Why does poor drainage cause ...

You may have heard the expression “If these walls could talk...” While walls may not express themselves in words, the truth is that they can actually send you messages — at least, about your ...

Foundation cracks can be the stuff of nightmares for homeowners. They conjure visions of excessive repair bills or worse–turning a once-functional structure into a teardown. But not all foundations ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Your home’s foundation—the concrete walls surrounding a basement or crawl space, or the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Several homeowners in a Schertz subdivision who have cracks in their foundations and slabs are demanding that a homebuilder do more to fix the problem. Residents of the Fairhaven subdivision, situated ...

A Laurel Canyon resident was displaced by Thursday's powerful storm, when his home shifted off of its foundation, creating a dangerous predicament as the home sits atop a steep cliff. "The house ...

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 ...