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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We’ve often written about the upsides to home ownership (like renovating your home to suit your taste) and the responsibilities (like keeping up with yardwork and home maintenance). Today, we’re going ...

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 ...

Disclaimer: This article is intended for US audience only. The foundation is crucial for preserving the integrity of your home. A solid foundation guarantees your house’s structural stability while ...

Home warranties cover appliances and systems, so you might have to look elsewhere for foundation repair coverage. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

Home insurance will cover foundation damage in limited circumstances. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you take certain ...

You know that extreme temperature swings, high winds and torrential rains can cause big problems with your home’s roof and landscaping. But many homeowners overlook the risks North Texas’ ...

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 ...