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Hurricanes punish foundations through water and weak soils. This checklist shows how to move runoff away, dry out crawl spaces, stabilize soft spots, and spot early warning signs, with clear pointers to the right fix when DIY is not enough.

Two homes built from the same blueprint can have completely different foundation lifespans in Florida. A house sitting on near-surface coral rock in Marathon may remain perfectly level for decades, while the same structure placed on moisture-sensitive Bentonite clay in Pensacola might experience major settlement within a few seasons. Even within the same county, one neighborhood can be built on stable limestone while the next one over rests on deep sand or clay lenses that be

Across Florida, homeowners often try to improve yard drainage by filling low spots, rerouting water, or creating new slopes. But many do not realize that their property may include legally protected drainage easements and engineered swales that cannot be altered without violating local stormwater rules. Florida follows what is known as the “reasonable use” doctrine, which means you may improve your own land’s drainage as long as you do not worsen conditions for neighboring pr

Living near Florida’s coastline comes with stunning views, cooling breezes, and a lifestyle that draws millions to the state. But beneath the beauty lies a silent, destructive process affecting thousands of coastal homes every year. Concrete exposed to salt air and salt-laden groundwater begins to deteriorate far faster than concrete built inland. What many homeowners do not realize is that salt does not merely stain or discolor concrete; it penetrates into the slab, corrodes