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How to Replace a Basement Window
In this video, remodeler Mike Guertin demonstrates how to remove an old basement window and install a modern, energy-efficient vinyl window in the old opening.
What’s the best way to fix a crack in a foundation wall?
Q: Last year, I found a crack in my foundation that started at the floor and then extended 3-1/2-ft. up the wall. I tried drilling into the crack with a…
EZ-Crete EZ-Tube Modular Footings
Designed to replace a conventional pier footing
Can a deck ledger span a basement window?
Q: I have an upcoming deck build that will require me to anchor the deck ledger to the concrete foundation. The problem is that the ledger will cross two cast in-place…
Complete Guide to Sizing Deck Footings
Use the charts and tables in this comprehensive guide to choose the right size beams and specify the appropriate concrete footings for your next deck project.
Insulating a Slab-On-Grade Foundation
Depending on your location, you may need rigid-foam insulation under and around the edges of the slab.
How to Save an Old House
A historic Cape gets a dry basement and an insulation upgrade without losing its traditional character
Wind-Resistant Framing Techniques
These cost-effective details help houses weather the storm.
Deck Footings Done Right
They're no fun to dig, but that's no excuse for digging them wrong. Here are the do's and don'ts you need to know.
An Alternative to Railroad-Tie Shoring
My construction company does a lot of renovation work, including new foundations under old buildings. This typically involves jacking up the house, with big beams carrying the load, and then…

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