Site Work and Foundations - Page 4 of 37

If you want to avoid foam insulation, you can use semi-rigid mineral wool—or you can build your house on piers.

Getting a first new home out of the ground can be a challenge, so we've assembled some pro tips for making the job go as smoothly as possible.

Rather than repairing a failing wood wall, replacing it with a dry-laid modular concrete-block system is a more durable option.

Learn about the various types of deck footings that help spread point loads over a wider area.

Whether it's delivered by truck or mixed by hand, you'll need a good supply of concrete for your deck footings.

Pin footings and store-bought concrete piers are a couple of low-impact alternatives to traditional poured-on-site deck footings.

Depending how many holes you have to dig (and how deep), you might consider a power auger or other mechanized digger rather than doing the work by hand.

Builder Mike Guertin demonstrates the entire process of measuring, marking, and forming the foundation for a backyard deck.

Omitting the slab in a new house requires rethinking of subfloor details, but it replaces costly concrete with energy-saving insulation.

Rob, Matt, and Patrick get feedback about rain-barrel spigots and soil pressure before answering questions about WRBs, air-sealing walls sheathed with fiberboard, and making French-style patio doors from scratch.