Crack Causes
Understand what causes foundation cracks. Learn about soil movement, water damage, settlement, and structural issues.
The Crack That Showed Up After the New Patio Was Poured
My neighbor Gary got a new patio poured and cracks appeared in his foundation within months. Here's how added weight nea...
Feb 9, 2026Garage Foundation Cracks: Why They Happen and What to Do
My garage slab cracked after a wet spring. My neighbor Rick explained why garages are more vulnerable to foundation dama...
Feb 4, 2026Poor Drainage and Foundation Damage
Learn how poor yard drainage damages foundations through soil erosion, hydrostatic pressure, and settlement. Guide to id...
Jan 18, 2026Basement Water Problem FAQs
Water in your basement? Common questions about leaking foundation cracks, waterproofing options, and when water damage b...
Dec 30, 2024Climate and Temperature Effects on Foundations
Moved from Minnesota to Texas and learned a whole different set of foundation problems. Here's what climate does to foun...
Dec 30, 2024Earthquake Foundation Cracks
My cousin's house survived Northridge but needed $18,000 in repairs. Here's what earthquakes do to foundations and why r...
Dec 30, 2024Expansive Clay Soil Foundation Damage
My college roommate in Austin waters his foundation during drought. Sounds crazy until you understand what expansive cla...
Dec 30, 2024Frost Heave Foundation Damage
My 1978 house has been battling frost heave for 45 winters. Here's what frozen ground does to foundations and how to tel...
Dec 30, 2024Hydrostatic Pressure and Foundation Cracks
I watched Gary's basement wall bow an inch and a half over two weeks. Here's what hydrostatic pressure does to foundatio...
Dec 30, 2024Plumbing Leak Foundation Damage
My friend's water bill went up $47 a month. Two years later, his foundation had settled 2 inches. Here's how plumbing le...
Dec 30, 2024Poor Construction and Foundation Cracks
My friend bought a new construction home. Three years later, cracks everywhere. Here's what went wrong during building a...
Dec 30, 2024Normal Settling vs Structural Movement
All houses settle. Not all settling is a problem. How to tell normal settling from dangerous structural movement. The di...
Dec 30, 2024Soil Settlement and Foundation Cracks
My uncle ignored settlement cracks for 15 years. Here's what I learned about how soil movement causes foundation cracks...
Dec 30, 2024Tree Root Foundation Damage
My neighbor loved his willow tree. His foundation didn't. Here's what I learned about how trees destroy foundations and...
Dec 30, 2024Water Damage and Foundation Cracks
I spent $89 on downspout extensions after $2,400 in foundation repairs. Here's what I learned about how water destroys f...
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