As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Shelby is an editor with an affinity for covering home improvement and repair, design and real estate trends. She also specializes in content strategy and entrepreneur coaching for small businesses, ...

When building a house, two main types of foundations are used: slab-on-grade or below-grade foundations with a basement slab. Climate, including high water tables, frost lines, harsh winters, and ...

Older foundations weren't just built to code — they were built to last.

Steve Hunter, left, owner of Hunter & Son Foundation Repair, works with his crew as they auger one of 16 helical piers 15 to 20 feet deep into the earth beneath Betty Wiens' home Thursday, Dec. 2, ...