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Radon mitigation with interior perimeter drains?
Q: In finishing my basement, I want to implement techniques for thermal and moisture management that have been illustrated in Fine Homebuilding. For instance, I plan to add an interior…
Creating a Sealed Crawlspace
Properly designed unvented crawlspaces have a number of advantages compared to vented crawlspaces.
Building a Shed? Get the Site, Footings, and Floor Frame Right
The floor and foundation for a small outbuilding can be simple and easy to install compared to that of a bigger building, but you will want to get the details right if you want your shed to last.
How to Lay Out Deck Footings
Use this fast and accurate method to get footings in the right spots.
How to Replace a Basement Window
In this video, remodeler Mike Guertin demonstrates how to remove an old basement window and install a modern, energy-efficient vinyl window in the old opening.
What’s the best way to fix a crack in a foundation wall?
Q: Last year, I found a crack in my foundation that started at the floor and then extended 3-1/2-ft. up the wall. I tried drilling into the crack with a…
EZ-Crete EZ-Tube Modular Footings
Designed to replace a conventional pier footing
Can a deck ledger span a basement window?
Q: I have an upcoming deck build that will require me to anchor the deck ledger to the concrete foundation. The problem is that the ledger will cross two cast in-place…
Complete Guide to Sizing Deck Footings
Use the charts and tables in this comprehensive guide to choose the right size beams and specify the appropriate concrete footings for your next deck project.
Insulating a Slab-On-Grade Foundation
Depending on your location, you may need rigid-foam insulation under and around the edges of the slab.

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