Your home’s foundation—the concrete walls surrounding a basement or crawl space—supports the entire weight of the house, so it’s natural to be concerned if you discover cracks in the concrete.

Foundation cracks are one of those problems that can look catastrophic even when they are mostly cosmetic, and barely visible even when they signal real structural trouble. If you understand which ...

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.

As we are approaching what is supposed to be the rainy season, now would be a great time to go into your basement and examine the walls. What exactly is it you are looking for? Well, water leaking in ...

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, ...

How to Tell If , Foundation Cracks , Are Minor or Major Problems. Lifehacker recently offered readers some tips for ...

From water damage and increased heating bills, to unwelcome critters (furry or insect) and other long-term issues — leaving holes or cracks in your home’s foundation, walls or roof untended can lead ...

Imagine yourself walking into your basement after a long time, and as you scan the walls, the first thing you see is a large crack, begging for attention. Although you may think this is a good time to ...

ELSIE, MI - February 05, 2026 - - StayDry® has provided information on its foundation repair services, focusing on approaches to handle common structural issues caused by environmental factors in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Spotting a crack on your wall ranks high in the category of “signs that could indicate your house is in ...