Q. I've enjoyed reading your column ever since I bought my house. Recently, you recommended against painting cinder blocks unless one is absolutely sure that there is no chance of water penetration.

If your basement leaks when it rains or is damp and smells musty in the summer, don’t throw in the towel. There are all kinds ...

Cracks in your home's foundation can be scary, but in certain cases, they're completely harmless and can be repaired with a few basic items.

Foundation problems are probably the biggest structural concern for any homeowner or potential buyer, so it’s no surprise that we tend to get a little panicky about seeing cracks in basement walls.

United Structural Systems of Illinois, is expanding its waterproofing and basement repair services in Naperville and beyond. The company offers foundation crack repair, repair for bowing basement ...

Question: We moved in to a new walkout basement home two years ago, and I'm noticing a crack in the front basement wall. The crack is in the center of the wall from top to bottom. I then found a small ...

Q: I recently read your article regarding "Are cracks in basement walls troublesome?" and I am wondering about cracks in basement floors. I have a number of cracks that run the entire width/length of ...