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.

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Q: My house is 15 years old. The basement floor is concrete surrounded with concrete block. Lately, I found the floor has some crack lines in it. Would you please tell me what caused the cracks, how ...

Q: My house was built in the '40s and has a cinder-block foundation. On the inside, it has paint that's peeling. Some of the blocks are crumbling, but the problem is not deep, less than an inch. In ...