Bathroom floors rarely fail overnight. In many homes, the real culprit is a slow, hidden moisture problem that quietly rots ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

“Water loves to tell on itself,” Scott Johnson, president of the American Society of Home Inspectors, said in a recent interview with CR. Ain’t that the truth. Your nose never lies. Johnson says musty ...

When used extensively or on a routine basis, chemical drain cleaning products can corrode within pipes and damage inner pipe walls to such an extent that DIY fixes become impossible. Through heavy use ...

Water damage is among the most common and potentially destructive forces facing homeowners. Just one leak or burst pipe can wreak costly havoc — resulting in thousands of dollars in damages — and even ...