Wall cracks are often brushed off as minor cosmetic issues, especially in older homes or buildings. However, not all cracks are harmless. Some are early warnings of underlying structural issues that ...

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 ...

A crack in your wall isn’t always an indication of structural damage. Many cracks are perfectly natural and the result of your house “settling” — no reason for concern. At the same time, a crack can ...

June 21, 2022 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Cracks in your wall can inspire a sense of impending doom, especially if your home is relatively new. Is it just a ...

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 ...

Most homes have a few imperfections or quirks that have been there for as long as you can remember: One replacement bathroom tile that doesn't quite match the others, an old doorknob that sticks, or ...

A question for Danny Lipford: I'm seeing a lot of small cracks in my walls. Do I have a structural problem? Answer: Most small cracks in drywall or plaster walls are not serious and are caused by ...

Imagine yourself walking into your basement after a long time, and as you scan the walls, the first thing you see is a large crack, begging for attention. Although you may think this is a good time to ...

Concrete volume changes due to changes in moisture and temperature. As concrete dries, it shrinks. Length change related to drying shrinkage for unreinforced concrete can range up to 0.08% whereas ...