The inherent tension between seeking a low price and achieving a high-quality outcome is a common dilemma, particularly in home repairs and renovations. Recently, while reviewing properties listed for sale, I’ve encountered several instances where seemingly...
While any homeowner is accustomed to looking for visible problems in and out of the house—broken siding, damaged flooring, a leaky ceiling—problems with a home’s foundation may not be as obvious. It’s crucial to be able to recognize when your foundation is failing, so...
The foundation of a home is just what it sounds like—the base that keeps the home standing. Here in New Orleans, a common type of house has a pier construction, where the home itself sits a few feet off the ground. In this type of home, the foundation consists of...