Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

On a lazy Sunday afternoon, while you were mowing the lawn, you noticed cracks running along the wall going down to the basement. Instantly chills run down your spine. This is the moment you dread the ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

The foundation walls of many Northeastern Ohio homes built between 1915 and 1950 were constructed using structural clay (tile) blocks. These blocks are usually a reddish-brown color, and are quite a ...

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 ...

Q: The concrete block foundation of my house seems to be kicking out into the cellar. Can that be? Can I repair it? A: It is more common than you might think for a concrete block foundation wall to ...