Foundations

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

by Warner Bradley

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

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

by Christopher F. DeBlois

by Lynn S. Hayward

Ensure a square, level building project from the get-go by Jim Blodgett

For small projects, you can save time and money if you form and pour everything at once by Jim Blodgett

Close the vents and let a heavy-duty vapor barrier keep moisture, mold and radon out of the living space by Larry Janesky

by Rick Arnold

by John Spier

by Bill Phillips