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Building a new home and the contractor suggests two drainage systems for both your downspout and foundation? Find out if this is …
Got a crack in your concrete foundation that is causing leaks? Find out the best way to fix it with these tips!
Learn how trees growing too close to your home can damage your foundation, and the best way to get rid of your unwanted …
Find out why you should hire a structural engineer to inspect a big crack in your foundation. They'll write a report with …
Concerned your 15 foot tall pear tree will grow up right though your home's concrete foundation? Find out if you should expect …
Converting a deck may seem like an easy and logical solution for adding living space to your home. But sometimes it’s not that …
Find out how to repair mortar that has severely deteriorated in your home's foundation. Get tips on repointing or replacing the …
Find out how to remove tree roots that are warping a concrete floor. Get tips on using a jackhammer to break up the affected …
Concerned about a sinking home addition that is causing a bow in your floor and kitchen? Find out the best professional to …
Steel buildings can be a quick and less costly way to add space for a wide variety of uses, from housing to storage to …
When soil around a home's foundation starts settling, not any fill will do. Learn which soil is best, and a crucial …
Learn steps you can take to determine whether cracks in slab house walls and floors are benign, or clues to larger structural …
LESLIE: Brian in Tennessee is on the line with an issue about a cure for cracked and leaking walls. Tell us what’s going on. …
Seeing a little brick crack going up your home's wall? It's not necessarily a foundation problem, but could be a poor drainage …
LESLIE: Steve in Maryland is on the line with a question about water penetrating walls. How can we help you? STEVE: My neighbor …
LESLIE: Wendy in Florida is on the line with a question about how to reinforce floor joists that sag in her home. How can we …
LESLIE: Kelly in Illinois is on the line with an issue of waterproofing your home. Tell us what’s going on. KELLY: It’s very …
LESLIE: Now we’re going out to the great north in Alaska where Tim has a home construction question about using wood framing vs. …
LESLIE: Thomas in Michigan is on the line and has a question about moisture through basement walls. What is going on? THOMAS: …
LESLIE: Britney in Michigan is on the line with a foundation question. What is going on at your money pit? BRITNEY: We had …
Cracks in plaster are common in old homes. Learn if cracks in plaster are a structural problem and how do you fix cracks in …
Foundation cracks are common but how do you know if a cracked foundation repair is needed? Get tips on how to determine severity …