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New post: Foundation 101: False Warning Signs of Foundation Problems - The foundation serves as a solid base for a property. Without it, a house would sink into the ground, especially during earthquakes and floods, resulting in cracks and serious damage to the structure. Since it holds a home up, it must be done right the first time.  If a foundation is not built properly, different warning signs can be seen around the house that may indicate a foundation problem. However, spotting them can be tricky. For instance, not all cracks on the wall signify that the property is sinking into the earth. Here are some false alarms that look a lot like major red flags: * DOORS STICKING ON THE HANDLE SIDE OF THE DOOR FRAME A door sticking on the handle side rather than on the top, bottom, or hinge side can signal foundation problems, but not all the time. In some instances, this problem is caused by a hinge falling out of a degrading wood frame or a screw loose in the hinge. To test whether or not it is caused by an issue with the foundation, figure out where the door sticks. Look at the open door frame for rubbing points and check where the gap between the door and the frame comes closest together.  * SEAM BREAKS  Another concern among homeowners commonly mistaken as a foundation issue is cracking or flaking along seams. They can come in straight vertical or horizontal patterns. They are actually tape lines used to piece walls together and make them appear one seamless s...