Q. I've enjoyed reading your column ever since I bought my house. Recently, you recommended against painting cinder blocks unless one is absolutely sure that there is no chance of water penetration.

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Basement waterproofing gives homeowners the ability to prevent moisture from seeping into the basement or damaging the foundation walls. This project typically costs about $3,000 to $7,000, with an ...

Question: We have some cracks in the foundation of our home. I know it’s necessary to caulk the cracks to keep water out, but can the crack be repaired to become a good foundation? I understand cracks ...

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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 ...

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