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Why Is My House So Humid

Solved! Why Is My House So Humid? Solved! Why Is My House So Humid?

By Melissa Maynard de Kerch, Evelyn Auer

Finished concrete slabs

DIY

How to Finish Concrete How to Finish Concrete

A foundation professional inspecting a large crack in a home foundation and walls.

Never DIY These Foundation Repairs—and Who to Call Instead Never DIY These Foundation Repairs—and Who to Call Instead

By Jeff Keleher

Foundation Inspection

Everything You Need to Know About a Foundation Inspection: Why It’s Crucial, Who to Hire, and More Everything You Need to Know About a Foundation Inspection: Why It’s Crucial, Who to Hire, and More

By Brie Greenhalgh

Tips for Inspecting and Repairing a Foundation Crack

10 Ways to Know Whether You Should Repair a Foundation Crack 10 Ways to Know Whether You Should Repair a Foundation Crack

By Theresa Clement, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Sinkhole behind white house.

Is the Land Under Your House Sinking? Experts Say It’s Happening Rapidly in Parts of the U.S. Is the Land Under Your House Sinking? Experts Say It’s Happening Rapidly in Parts of the U.S.

By Sandi Schwartz

The exterior entrance to a basement leading out to a backyard

Add an Entrance to Your Basement Add an Entrance to Your Basement

A new home's concrete slab foundation is laid in a dirt lot in front of a neighborhood.

Concrete, Block, and Slab Foundations Concrete, Block, and Slab Foundations

A worker repairs a foundation.

Basement Waterproofing: Costs and Key Considerations, Explained Basement Waterproofing: Costs and Key Considerations, Explained

By Tom Scalisi, Evelyn Auer

An aerial view of three workers consulting a building plan.

8 Ways to Pay for Foundation Repair—And Even Reduce the Cost 8 Ways to Pay for Foundation Repair—And Even Reduce the Cost

By Tara Seboldt

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Foundation Repair Cost - Cost Range + Average - April 2024

How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost? How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost?

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

who installs french drains

5 Professionals Who Install French Drains, and Which One to Call Based on Your Issue 5 Professionals Who Install French Drains, and Which One to Call Based on Your Issue

By Melissa Graham

How Much Does a Foundation Cost

How Much Does a Foundation Cost to Build? How Much Does a Foundation Cost to Build?

By Rochel Maday

spring-home-maintenance-checklist

Spring Home Maintenance Checklist Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

By Merv Kaufman, Bob Vila

How Much Does it Cost to Demolish a House

How Much Does It Cost to Demolish a House? How Much Does It Cost to Demolish a House?

By Meghan Wentland

inspecting foundation for structural damage

6 Signs of Structural Damage You Should Never Ignore 6 Signs of Structural Damage You Should Never Ignore

By Glenda Taylor

foundation planting

The Dos and Don’ts of Foundation Planting The Dos and Don’ts of Foundation Planting

By Audrey Stallsmith

Thinking About Gutting Your House? 11 Things to Know First

Thinking About Gutting Your House? 11 Things to Know First Thinking About Gutting Your House? 11 Things to Know First

By Nicole Fallon-Peek

15 Little Signs Your House Has a Big Problem

15 Little Signs Your House Has a Big Problem 15 Little Signs Your House Has a Big Problem

By Glenda Taylor

Know the Rules for Finished Basements

Know the Rules for Finished Basements Know the Rules for Finished Basements

By Maureen Blaney Flietner, Bob Vila