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 ...

Homes are considered safe havens for people to celebrate holidays, commemorate special occasions, and simply to unwind after a long day. To make this all possible, keeping up with maintenance, ...

Small cracks in your concrete driveway, patio, or foundation may not seem like much to worry about, and you may be tempted to ignore them. But left to their own devices, they can eventually widen into ...

From water damage and increased heating bills, to unwelcome critters (furry or insect) and other long-term issues — leaving holes or cracks in your home’s foundation, walls or roof untended can lead ...

Like a squeaky floor or a loose lockset, even the smallest drywall crack or nail pop can be cause for concern for new homeowners or prospective buyers, triggering service callbacks or resulting in ...