ALBANY — A Clinton Avenue resident is suing the company building dozens of apartments along that stretch of the city, ...

But how do you determine when your home's brick needs to be tuckpointed? Closely inspect the mortar joints in the brick or stone. If the mortar is discolored, deteriorated, cracked, or has receded ...

But it turns out that wall cracks are pretty common in homes, explains Mike Powell, a structural engineer and home inspector who owns Red Flag Home Inspection in Tampa, Florida. Oftentimes ...

It can be very disconcerting to see a crack forming in your ceiling, leaving you wondering whether you have costly repairs ahead of you like replacing the foundation of the home or something equally ...

Hairline cracks in the drywall joint are a pretty common issue in many homes, and not usually a sign that your home is in danger of collapse. It's more likely that they've occurred due to settling ...

The never-before-told story of a mobster who came out of exile to betray his mafia family and become a paid police agent ...

Cracks in paint coatings could soon become a thing of the past. In a new study, researchers from the Raman Research Institute (RRI) in Bengaluru have found a way to delay the onset of cracks after ...

While brick's durability, longevity, and sustainability continue to make it a popular material for homes today, it could also be one of the exterior features that's making your home look old-fashioned ...

A reformatory’s redevelopment into housing in Virginia has become a guiding example for cities across the United States. Read ...