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How to Save an Old House
A historic Cape gets a dry basement and an insulation upgrade without losing its traditional character
Wind-Resistant Framing Techniques
These cost-effective details help houses weather the storm.
Deck Footings Done Right
They're no fun to dig, but that's no excuse for digging them wrong. Here are the do's and don'ts you need to know.
An Alternative to Railroad-Tie Shoring
My construction company does a lot of renovation work, including new foundations under old buildings. This typically involves jacking up the house, with big beams carrying the load, and then…
Are Spread-Base Deck Footings Worth the Effort?
Q: I’m having a builder put an attached deck on my house. To save money on the project, I’ll be digging the holes for the footings. On TV and in…
Video Vault: How to Build Deck and Shed Foundations
Learn reliable, time-saving techniques for getting your deck or shed project on level, solid ground in these free video episodes on building pier and block foundations
Another Way to Build a Shear Wall
Q: In a seismic retrofit (see "Protect Your Home With a Basic Seismic Retrofit," FHB #222), are there alternatives to trimming the mudsill flush with the studs? For example, blocking between…
Protect Your Home With a Basic Seismic Retrofit
Strengthening a home in earthquake country means anchoring it to its foundation and adding site-built shear walls.
Contractor’s Guide: Retrofitting a Foundation
Lift the house safely with massive beams and get the proper subs involved to ensure the new foundation will last.
Managing Job-Site Mud
Keep the sludge off the street and out of the water.

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