Unless you were lucky enough to build your home on solid bedrock, its foundation will likely settle unevenly over the course of decades as the soil slowly moves beneath it. A settling foundation can lead to sloping floors, cracked walls, and other more serious problems that can even lead to an inspector declaring the building uninhabitable. Continue reading →
Owning your own home is a huge milestone and a major investment. Every day you come home and get to know more and more of its own personal quirks and characteristics and you fix it up with a little TLC. When it comes down to the basement however, it can be all too easy for you to ignore things. In fact, there are probably quite a few things you don’t know about your basement or crawl space foundation. Continue reading →
With autumn not too far off in the future and winter sure to follow once it does, it is important to remain prepared for the snowy months ahead. When you think about what you need to do to protect your home from moisture, you typically think of the basics; filling in the foundation cracks or a little sump pump maintenance. Continue reading →
Cracks in the foundation is never a good sign. Whether or not you should be worrying about the crack depends on the type of crack and its structurability. As you can imagine, some cracks are going to be far more serious than others. However, not every crack in your foundation means that your house is going to fall down. Still, cracks should never be ignored. Continue reading →
Plants around the exterior of a home can have a dramatic, beautifying effect on the entire environment. Flowers in bloom, or large, old tree definitely add more color and appeal to the look of a home. But at the same time, plants are living creatures, which means that they have certain requirements in order to survive. They need water and sunlight, but when it comes time to grow, they also need space. That need for space can sometimes prove harmful to the foundation of your home. Continue reading →
Most of the time when we talk about a home having leaking problems, or sustaining damage to the foundation, we discuss natural causes. Frost heaving over the years can shift a foundation, while soil composition can sometimes play a role in depositing too much water near a basement, thus causing leaks. Continue reading →
If you have a swimming pool in your yard, you’re enjoying a great investment for your home that adds both value and a lot of great memories for your family. A swimming pool is a fantastic addition to any home, and you should enjoy the good fortune of having one. Continue reading →
It may not seem like a very a good expenditure for your home, especially if you’re concerned with having a “visible asset” that adds to the value of your home for resale purposes. But you’d be surprised at what having a good foundation can do for the value of your home. Continue reading →
If you’ve decided that you want to shore up your home’s foundation, and make sure that it’s ready to preserve the structural integrity of the house for many more years to come, you’ve made the right decision. However, once you’ve committed to getting your foundation repaired, ensure that you listen to the experts you’ve hired to do the job, and heed their advice on timing and methodology. Continue reading →
Foundation repair can be an incredibly stressful process for a homeowner to go through. Your foundation is the basis of your home, and if it’s weak or cracked, your entire home is subject to damage. This alone is reason enough to ensure the foundation to your house is strong, sturdy, and reliable. Continue reading →
