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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.
Podcast 368: Insulating Garage Doors, Staining Cedar Shingles, and Crawlspace Ductwork
Kiley, Matt, and Patrick hear from listeners about tarps and building-science texts before taking listener questions on insulating garage doors, staining cedar shingles, and improving the performance of an uninsulated slab.
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?
The Concrete-Free Floating-Plywood Slab Assembly
Watch builder Josh Salinger show how to reduce the environmental impact of a new home by omitting the concrete from the ground-level floors.
Timeless Tip: Snapping Lines
Hook two chalk-box lines together and skip the time wasted rechalking the lines.
Setting a Replacement Tile
Follow these 6 steps to install the new tile.
Installing a Garbage Disposal
Follow these steps to hook up a standard household garbage disposal.
Removing a Damaged Tile
First you need to remove the grout around the tile, and then use a hammer and chisel or a grinder to break out the damaged tile.
Podcast 367: PRO TALK With Sustainable Builder Jacob Racusin, Part 1
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to Jacob Racusin, Director of Building Science and Sustainability at New Frameworks in Burlington, Vt.
Cleaning Grout
Grout stains more readily than tile; here's how to get the stain out.

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