A bowing foundation wall is never a good sign. If a homeowner sees a slight bowing in a wall, it’s important for them to take swift action. Repairing a bowing basement wall before it becomes a ...

Q: I have an older detached garage I use for storage. The concrete floor is in a good shape and I just installed a new door but after all the winds we’ve had I noticed the walls are starting to bow.

Dear Pat: We are building a room addition to our house. A group of friends is going to help frame and raise the walls. What is the best way to raise them, and how do we take care of bowed wall studs? ...

Some major capital improvements may be on the horizon for the Western Springs Recreation Center. Replacing the overhead fire sprinkler heads and finding a remedy for bowing walls in classrooms could ...