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tag: concrete

Off-The-Grid Straw Bale Getaway

RYagid, senior editor | April 24th, 2012

An architecture firm known for ecologically sensitive design creates an off-the-grid cabin in the woods of California

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Exterior Patio

JonF, member | April 23rd, 2012

New exterior patio including covered fireplace pit and water features. This was part of a remodel to Geodesic dome origianally built in the 70's

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Here's how to do a pour-in-place concrete countertop

ChuckB, senior editor | February 28th, 2012

A great video from concrete pro Buddy Rhodes shows a better way to form and pour a counter top in place.

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Mud Math: Figuring Concrete Volume with SketchUp

TheTimberTailor, member | February 4th, 20122 comments

When figuring concrete for bidding or pouring it's important to get a reliable volume amount. Use SketchUp to do your "mud math" for confident results when you call for that big white truck...

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Woodworker's Kitchen Renovation Improves Flow

customwoodendoor, member | January 12th, 2012

A new refridgerator/freezer was my concession for leaving a beloved 1848 downtown townhouse we'd recently renovated to move to a 2002 suburban spec home with a bigger yard. At the appliance store, my...

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How to Lay Tile Over a Concrete Slab

ScottG, contributing writer | December 13th, 20114 comments

Uncoupling membranes used between a tile floor and a concrete slab should prevent any cracks in the concrete from affecting the tile, but will it lower the thermal mass potential of the concrete?

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Mountain Porch Retreat

WarthConstruction, member | November 14th, 2011

Our region has an extended outdoor season that the homeowners wanted to take full advantage of. The existing deck was not adequate for hosting large parties and had no covered space for protection...

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We Poured A Foundation!

hargraveshomes, member | November 6th, 2011

We poured our foundation this friday and everything went wonderfully.  For the full low down check out the blog here. The pour went so well and we were lucky to have two awesome...

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A Different Kind of Foundation

hargraveshomes, member | November 3rd, 2011

When we first started planning our house we assumed our foundation would be like many others in the area.  The typical footers with stemwalls, we researched using Insulated Concrete Forms and...

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Building a radon-resistant home.

JW_Mejia, Blogger | July 27th, 20111 comment

What is deadly and might be lurking in your basement? No, not a Ninja (well probably not), in most cases it is Radon. And it is important to know what Radon is and how to ensure it isn't a threat to your household. From building to testing, I will share what I learned about Radon while building my house.

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The Tool Shed

MarkAReed, member | June 8th, 2011

August 2010 – A day to remember…..or maybe, to forget.About 14 years ago, I built this 12×12 tool shed off the back of my woodworking shop. Money was pretty tight back then so I...

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Juniper Inspects Progress on Subslab Insulation

JW_Mejia, Blogger | March 20th, 20111 comment

Like most dogs, Juniper manages to sit or walk on anything that is currently in use or I am attempting to move. Thankfully, she takes long breaks when I can get some stuff done.

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How To Form Small Concrete Projects The Easy Way

cmiller, special-issues editor | December 10th, 20105 comments

You may be surprised at the tool Chuck Miller uses to make sure his concrete pour goes as smoothly as possible.

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How to Protect and Finish Insulation on an Exterior Foundation Wall

ScottG, contributing writer | November 18th, 20101 comment

Adding a layer of rigid-foam insulation to the outside of a poured concrete foundation saves energy, but it raises a key question: What's the best way of protecting and finishing the foam that remains above grade.

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What's the Best Vapor Barrier for a Concrete Slab?

ScottG, contributing writer | November 4th, 20105 comments

A homeowner with chemical sensitivities who lives near a Superfund site seeks the most effective way of keeping potential toxins out of her basement

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Screeding concrete steps

todj57, member | July 5th, 20101 comment

As I prepared to pour concrete steps it occurred to me that it would be difficult to screed these steps because, for each step, there were only two form edges: the riser form and the right end at...

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Patio and screen porch

SpecRoubaix, member | May 27th, 201010 comments

When it was time to replace our deck, I seized the opportunity to bring comfort and peace to our home by designing a patio and screen porch in the style of 1920's. In the twenties, the excesses of...

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Chasing LEED Certification in Canada

sunsmart, member | April 12th, 2010

I would like to share with you the story of our first home; which we have designed and built ourselves with the end goal of a net-zero, LEED certified permanent residence. Overlooking Last Mountain...

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Modern Makeover - The Living Room

MAK_DESIGN_BUILD, member | March 29th, 20101 comment

Remodeled Living Room - added fireplace, sustainable cabinetry, new doors and windows.  Reframed roof to increase ceiling height, finished concrete slab.

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Modern Makeover -The Kitchen

MAK_DESIGN_BUILD, member | March 29th, 2010

By grabbing a few extra feet from the adjacent laundry room and opening the kitchen up to the dining area, we were able to realize some dramatic changes to this negleted kitchen.  Sustainable...

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