I read your Globe article (“Ask the Remodeler: What side are you on?”) and hope you can give me some guidance. We had James ...

Most small foundation cracks form due to natural settlement, soil expansion, or changes in moisture levels. In climates with harsh winters and wet springs, like Ottawa, freeze-thaw cycles can cause ...

If you see a small plane flying low over your community in the next few months, it just might be the U.S. Geological Survey ...

Let’s be honest, roofs aren’t the most glamorous part of our homes. Most of us barely think about them until, suddenly, there’s a leak to deal with or a stain slowly creeping across the ceiling. Yet, ...

Every structure, from small homes to large buildings, stands upon a foundation. This foundation does more than simply hold a building in place—it provides stability, balance, and protection against ...

Volunteer Rick Heist, aka DaVinci, applies a lifetime of mechanical know-how and creativity to repair the auditorium’s ...

The district administration swung into action and began immediate repair work. For safety reasons, vehicles are being released slowly in a phased manner while personnel from Ramnagar (Barabanki) and ...

Shares of Indian cement companies had rallied on expectations that a potential cut in the goods and services tax rate to 18% from 28% would push demand higher and thereby, prices. However, the initial ...

Miami International Airport’s Skytrain is back in full gear ahead of the Labor Day holiday, airport officials told the Miami Herald on Wednesday. Station 1, the final section closed for repairs, ...

Anything beyond normal "wear and tear" might require a trip to the hardware store, but it's nothing you can't handle. Every home experiences normal “wear and tear” from being occupied. Things get worn ...

Self healing concrete structures have been considered in recent decades due to their potential to repair cracks in an efficient manner. The current study considers three different biomaterials namely ...

Masonry steps are a New Jersey staple in homes and businesses. They're durable, long-lasting, and attractive. However, even the best-constructed masonry steps will crack, shift, or break. When that ...