Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

There are many benefits of owning a home that has a basement foundation. Basements provide an out-of-the-way place to install mechanical equipment, such as the furnace, water heater, boiler, and oil ...

The foundation walls of many Northeastern Ohio homes built between 1915 and 1950 were constructed using structural clay (tile) blocks. These blocks are usually a reddish-brown color, and are quite a ...