While droughts are known to wreak havoc on agriculture and landscaping, it may come as a surprise that they can also damage the foundation of your home. According to the Texas A&M Agrilife Research ...

Spot problems with your foundation early so you can make repairs before they worsen. A house can have countless luxurious and aesthetic finishes, but it's only as stable as its base. If there's a ...

You know that extreme temperature swings, high winds and torrential rains can cause big problems with your home’s roof and landscaping. But many homeowners overlook the risks North Texas’ ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things ...

When it gets hot, the soil underneath a home can dry out. That might cause the house's foundation to move, which can weaken its structure and cause damage. Some Texans opt to water their home's ...

Not all foundations are created equally. That space we build into the ground and call a basement is unique to our area of the country and statistics tell us 98% of them will, at some point, leak water ...

We’ve often written about the upsides to home ownership (like renovating your home to suit your taste) and the responsibilities (like keeping up with yardwork and home maintenance). Today, we’re going ...

Homebuyers in the Rust Belt face the highest risk of buying a "lemon" home—a property riddled with hidden problems.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A combination of heat and little rain is impacting families around southeast Texas. With some homeowners having patches of dry grass, experts say the drought could impact the ...

The exceptional summer heat means staying out of the sun during peak hours, adjusting how you take care of your plants and for homeowners, watering your foundations. PLANTS IN HEAT: 6 tips for keeping ...

A woman who lives at the Ivyside property where a contractor punctured an Altoona Water Authority sewer line while trying to repair her garage foundation says an authority water main break likely ...