Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

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 ...

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’ ...

Robby Brown is the founder of Pinnacle Foundation Repair, a foundation repair company that has been serving Texas for over 20 years. If you’re like most people, you don’t give much thought to the ...

Every homeowner faces the reality of foundation settling at some point. Your house naturally shifts and adjusts over time, but understanding what to expect helps you distinguish between normal ...

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 ...

Portions of this article were drafted using an in-house natural language generation platform. The article was reviewed, fact-checked and edited by our editorial staff. A solid foundation is essential ...