Are your monthly energy bills consistently more expensive than in the same months of the previous year – even though you’ve upgraded to more energy-efficient appliances and rewired the house? Although it might seem strange, the higher cost could be the fault of your...

If your doors or windows are sticking, your floors are sagging, your chimney is leaning, your walls are cracked, or any other signs of foundation trouble, it might be time to look into foundation repair options. For those symptoms, in particular, installing piers to...

The short answer to this question is “yes” — but with conditions attached. The cracks must be internal, meaning they are on the inside of your foundation. The cracks also must not be leaking water themselves. So as long as the foundation or wall cracks run along the...

Stuck doors and windows can be inconvenient to live with. Whether they’re stuck in place, swing open after being shut, don’t close at all, or have gaps at the top or bottom, windows and doors that don’t work can lead to uncomfortable or annoying issues for homeowners....

You’re looking at the outside of your beautiful brick home when you notice the veneer cracking. Understandably, you might start to worry about what this means for your home. The bricks on your wall are cracked, after all: isn’t that a sign of foundation problems? The...

Concrete slabs are a great foundation for garages: they can bear a lot of weight and provide a flat surface that’s great for parking. However, garage floors can crack, which might lead you to wonder when you should be concerned about the foundation under your...