Home ownership can be a rewarding endeavor and a good investment over time. But homes require consistent upkeep to ensure a property remains safe, a condition of ownership that renters typically do ...

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’ ...

Q: I found a house that I really like, but the home inspection report says there may be foundation problems. How can I determine the cost to fix the foundation, and if in it actually needs to be ...

Have you noticed cracks forming in your walls? Or perhaps doors that once opened smoothly are now sticking or refusing to close properly? Your foundation could be the culprit. But don’t let concerns ...

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 ...

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Experts weigh in on reports of homes sinking in Central Texas UT geosciences professor says it's due to soil containing "shrink-swell clays" A forensic engineering company says most of the time ...