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Must-Have Concrete Tools
Keep all of these tools on hand when working on any slab, foundation wall, patio, or other concrete project for better, faster results.
Footing Retrofit in a Day
Using helical piers to add footings to an old house is faster, less disruptive, and comparable in cost to excavating and pouring concrete.
Three Types of Footings to Support Foundation Walls
Learn how soil conditions impact your choices around using concrete piers, poured-concrete footings, and slab foundations for spreading the weight of a structure.
What to Do About This Damaged Concrete-Block Foundation?
A homeowner suspects her contractor is dragging his feet. But are these shifting foundation blocks really a problem?
Applying Self-Leveling Compound
Follow these steps to flatten and level an uneven subfloor in preparation for tiling.
Creating a Level Backyard on a Sloped Lot
Watch this timelapse of the work that went into creating a beautiful, backyard space by constructing a retaining wall.
Benefits of Building with ICFs
Builder Josh Salinger explains how and why he's creating the foundation for this new energy-efficient home out of insulated concrete forms.
Layout Tools for Masonry Projects
Find out which tools are essential for keeping walls and hardscaping plumb, level, and square.
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How To Install a BILCO Basement Door
Carpenter Aaron Butt demonstrates the entire process of installing a BILCO basement door, from site prep to final fit.
Deck Footings in Rocky Ground
When it's not possible to dig frost-depth footings, a freestanding deck may be the best option.

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