Frost heaving isn’t just a problem for lawns and gardens; it can also pose serious risks to your home’s basement foundation. This natural process, caused by the freezing and expansion of water in the ...

Q. Can you tell me how to build a retaining wall? Are retaining wall blocks a good choice? What critical things do I need to know so that I don't have a collapse or other failure in the years to come?

Caroline Kennedy, Tracy K. Smith & more read Robert Frost’s “Mending Wall” with Elisa New. Do good fences really make good neighbors? Robert Frost’s “Mending Wall” asks surprising questions about the ...

The mail brings many questions about moisture problems this time of year. Problems range from mildew in basement closets or condensation forming on windows and walls, which can even turn to frost when ...

A bowing foundation wall is never a good sign. If a homeowner sees a slight bowing in a wall, it’s important for them to take swift action. Repairing a bowing basement wall before it becomes a ...

No matter what time of year it is, among the top issues I get asked about are cracks in the foundation: Is it a problem? Should I be worried? How can they be fixed? Not all cracks are serious.