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 ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. The foundation can be one of the most expensive things to repair around your home. Your foundation may be covered by a special type of warranty or your ...

Shifting clay soil in the Dallas-Forth Worth metro area means foundation issues are common. Prospective home buyers may wonder, “Does foundation repair affect home value in Dallas?” or “Should I buy a ...

Every structure, from small homes to large buildings, stands upon a foundation. This foundation does more than simply hold a building in place—it provides stability, balance, and protection against ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A combination of heat and little rain is impacting families around southeast Texas. With some homeowners having patches of dry grass, experts say the drought could impact the ...

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 ...

Every Dallas-area home is built on a foundation — which is why proper maintenance is crucial to ensure the rest of the house is solid, too. When a foundation has a problem, it can lead to structural ...

Homeowners should be vigilant about subtle signs of underlying issues to prevent costly repairs. Cracks in the foundation, walls, or chimney, along wi ...

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Drought has already been a contributing factor in our recent increase in wildfires, but more problems may be developing under your feet. The lack of rain in Central Texas is ...

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 ...

The exceptional summer heat means staying out of the sun during peak hours, adjusting how you take care of your plants and for homeowners, watering your foundations. PLANTS IN HEAT: 6 tips for keeping ...