Cracks in basement floors can make any homeowner nervous. You might worry about structural issues, water seepage, or foundation issues. While some cracks in the concrete slab are harmless, others can ...

Q. This week: Our house has a sump pump and a floor drain nearby. We have some cracks in the basement floor (the house is only 7 years old) and along these cracks is some discoloration on both sides ...

Q. This week: I own a 1963 bi-level home. A few years after the home was built I noticed a hairline crack in the basement floor. The crack has since expanded to 1/4 inch wide, and it is also 1/4 inch ...

Dear Angie: What should I do about a basement floor that is cracked? - Susan A., Avon Lake, Ohio. Dear Susan: Your course of action depends on the size of the cracks and their frequency, among other ...

Dear Angie: What should I do about a basement floor that is cracked? — Susan A., Avon Lake, Ohio. Dear Susan: Your course of action depends on the size of the cracks and their frequency, among other ...

Q: My problem has to do with a few fissure-type cracks in the concrete basement floor. When we get day-after-day monsoon marathons, the water reaches a saturation point, and the hydraulic pressure ...

In the last couple of articles we have been discussing what I see and what you see when looking at the same area or item in a house. We have referred to this as “double vision.” In the past articles, ...

Basements are notorious for moisture issues, from musty smells to visible water seepage spots. If you’ve noticed any signs of excess moisture, you might be wondering if sealing the concrete floor is ...

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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.