Foundation problems are probably the biggest structural concern for any homeowner or potential buyer, so it’s no surprise that we tend to get a little panicky about seeing cracks in basement walls.

Cracks in your home's foundation can be scary, but in certain cases, they're completely harmless and can be repaired with a few basic items.

Question: We moved in to a new walkout basement home two years ago, and I'm noticing a crack in the front basement wall. The crack is in the center of the wall from top to bottom. I then found a small ...

Dealing with a damp basement is annoying enough, but seeing water leaking through cracks in the foundation or mortar joints can feel downright overwhelming. The good news is there are solutions that ...

If your basement leaks when it rains or is damp and smells musty in the summer, don’t throw in the towel. There are all kinds ...

A bowing foundation wall is never a good sign. If a homeowner sees a slight bowing in a wall, it’s important for them to take swift action. Repairing a bowing basement wall before it becomes a ...

Q: We have a couple of wall cracks in our basement that occasionally leak during heavy rains. Should we spend the money and get them repaired or just disclose it and let the buyers worry about it? A: ...

ST. LOUIS -- Many homeowners are seeing the impact of the drought with cracked walls in the basement, forcing thousands of dollars in repair bills that insurance generally doesn't cover. The St. Louis ...

StayDry® has released a comprehensive guide detailing the top five warning signs of bowing basement walls, aiming to help homeowners identify potential structural issues early and prevent extensive ...

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS NEWS) -- As the cracks in its basement walls slowly widen, a visual clue to the slow sinking of the 645-foot skyscraper, the residents of Millennium Tower file lawsuits and wonder ...