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.

You notice a crack, and it sticks with you longer than you expected. Not because it looks dramatic. Most of them don’t. It’s usually something thin, maybe running down a wall or across a corner. But ...

In the last couple of articles we have been discussing what I see and what you see when looking at the same area or item in a house. We have referred to this as “double vision.” In the past articles, ...

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 ...

I noticed that I have a crack running down my cinder block basement wall. Most of the cracks follow the joints of the blocks except for one, which split one block in half. I temporarily sealed couple ...

Older basement homes were engineered with a rigor most new builds simply skip.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A concrete basement floor often feels pretty stable (which it should), but we don't always appreciate that it's a dynamic structure subject 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 ...

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