Cracks in your home's foundation can be scary, but in certain cases, they're completely harmless and can be repaired with a few basic items.

Foundation problems are probably the biggest structural concern for any homeowner or potential buyer, so it’s no surprise that we tend to get a little panicky about seeing cracks in basement walls.

Question: We moved in to a new walkout basement home two years ago, and I'm noticing a crack in the front basement wall. The crack is in the center of the wall from top to bottom. I then found a small ...

A crack in a plaster wall can look intimidating, and even be a cause for concern. While the sudden appearance of a crack in a previously pristine wall should always be approached with caution, they ...

If your basement leaks when it rains or is damp and smells musty in the summer, don’t throw in the towel. There are all kinds ...

I noticed that I have a crack running down my cinder block basement wall. Most of the cracks follow the joints of the blocks except for one, which split one block in half. I temporarily sealed couple ...

Dear James: I have an old house with plaster walls and many cracks that need to be repaired. How can I fix these so they stay fixed and are invisible? — Julianne T. Dear Julianne: Many older houses ...

ST. LOUIS -- Many homeowners are seeing the impact of the drought with cracked walls in the basement, forcing thousands of dollars in repair bills that insurance generally doesn't cover. The St. Louis ...

StayDry® has released a comprehensive guide detailing the top five warning signs of bowing basement walls, aiming to help homeowners identify potential structural issues early and prevent extensive ...