The average US consumer spent a whopping $20,679 on housing-related expenses in 2019. That’s 2.9% (nearly $600) higher than the previous year. Granted, those costs had more to do with mortgages, taxes, and home insurance. However, they also included...

Odd events happen to your home when the seasons change. Floors may start to creak. Windows become harder to open. Sticking doors make you work to open and close. The good news is your house isn’t haunted. A sticking door can be normal and can pass...

Any house can develop structural issues, many of which will require crawl space and foundation repairs. Ignoring any potential structural issue can lead to more severe problems. The more severe the foundation or crawl space issues, the more expensive...

Buying a fixer-upper versus a move-in ready home has the advantage of having lower upfront costs along with the possibility of much lower property taxes. Local taxing authorities base property taxes on the sales value of a home.  According to Realtor.com,...

Foundation repair services is a $718 million industry globally. It might surpass $800M by 2026. Is your foundation in distress? Are you planning to repair it? Foundation issues can become significant and affect the entire building if not corrected...

Did you know that approximately one-quarter of all homes will experience some type of structural problems over their lifetime? The key is identifying and addressing these issues quickly. How to fix sloping floors will depend on the cause and its severity. If...

Out of sight, out of mind, isn’t that how the saying goes? Every house, every building, every structure, relies on foundations to keep it standing. But how often do we stop and mull over what’s supporting the ground under our feet? Very rarely, if...

If walking around your house feels like you’re bobbing up and down on a boat in the ocean, then it could be a sign that you’ve got sagging floor joists. Uneven floors are not only harsh on the eyes, but they’re a hazard to the home. Sagging...

Drywall cracks can either be a huge problem or hardly a problem at all, but can you tell the difference? Sooner or later, we all see them – the cracks lurking in the corners or just above the door jam. Whether that crack is a symptom of nothing...

There are a lot of household problems that can be swept under the rug for “future you”. One set of problems that you don’t want to ignore, however, is foundation issues. Foundation issues can ruin a house if left untreated, and they...