Q–A builder in my town has suggested that I use precast concrete foundation walls for my new home. I am a little skeptical of this new process. He says the walls do not require concrete footers. They ...

MELROSE, Mass. — With all the recent advances in prefabricated home construction, it’s not too uncommon to see a house arrive on the back of a truck. What’s unusual is when the basement does, too. In ...

What would you say if I told you that you could easily and safely install your new home foundation during these bitter cold months? In addition, what if I told you that you didn’t need to bother ...

NEW HOLLAND, PA - Builders starting new home projects can now earn three additional points (for a total of 13 potential points) towards National Green Building Certification when using ...

Q. I'm building a deck and have discovered that the wooden posts can't rest on the soil. I need deck piers. What are they, and how are they installed? A. There are very few situations in which you can ...

A. No, I disagree strongly. Any structure set directly on the ground, or even on a surface slab, is doomed to rock and roll in winter due to heaving in freezing weather. While it may go back in ...

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