Foundations

Strengthening a home in earthquake country means anchoring it to its foundation and adding site-built shear walls by Thor Matteson

Lift the house safely with massive beams, and get the proper subs involved to ensure the new foundation will last by Brian Brophy

These energy smart details will help you build a tight house with a warm floor by Martin Holladay

What's the Difference: Rebar vs. welded-wire mesh by Matthew Teague

Titen HD screw anchor by Simpson Strong-Tie by Rick Arnold

An architect explains how to use the six principles of massing to shape a distinctive small home by Jeremiah Eck

This concept home shows how smart design, advanced building practices, and modern technologies improve livability and energy performance by Rob Yagid

by Warner Bradley

If your house is under assult from groundwater, make perforated pipe your first line of defense by Eric Nelson

by Daniel S. Morrison

Installing precast concrete foundation wall panels set on gravel footings by Daniel S. Morrison

A compacted gravel footing is the only prep work required, and you don't have to wait for the weather

by Larry Haun

Build this simple foundation with basic tools and ingredients by Rick Arnold