drought blamed News

As Dry Soils Shrink, Southern Minnesota Homes Sink

As the drought deepens, homeowners across southern Minnesota are reporting shifting foundations and cracks in basements and walls. The dry conditions effectively have been locked into the frozen soil. And as dry soils shrink, homes sink. Insurance typically doesn’t cover …

Drought Causing Cracks in Basements of Missouri Homes

Many Missouri homeowners are seeing the impact of the drought with cracked walls in the basement, forcing thousands of dollars in repair bills that insurance generally doesn’t cover. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that basement repair companies are overwhelmed with …