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 cost to fix a foundation can vary from a few hundred dollars to $100,000, depending on the type of damage and extent of repairs needed. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

The foundation walls of many Northeastern Ohio homes built between 1915 and 1950 were constructed using structural clay (tile) blocks. These blocks are usually a reddish-brown color, and are quite a ...

The object is to find out—and fix—what caused the problem to begin with. If the source isn't obvious, consider calling in a contractor for advice. Buck Purlin shares home foundation repair advice for ...

DEAR TIM: I’ve got a choice to make about my new home. The builder is giving me the option of a poured concrete or concrete block foundation. There’s not a huge difference in price, but I’m more ...