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 ...

Most small foundation cracks form due to natural settlement, soil expansion, or changes in moisture levels. In climates with harsh winters and wet springs, like Ottawa, freeze-thaw cycles can 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 ...

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 ...

There are many factors that lead to concrete cracks and foundation cracks. Homeowners may only be focused on the damage they can see, while it’s the contractors’ responsibility to go several steps ...

FARGO - The drought has parched lawns, lined the ground with cracks - and could threaten the foundations of buildings. The clay soils of the Red River Valley act much like a sponge, expanding when wet ...

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 ...