Dear Jerry: I read your columns weekly and enjoy them, but your recent series on wet or damp basements made me want to contact you. Weekly on the radio I hear about this problem and the answer is the ...

When building a house, two main types of foundations are used: slab-on-grade or below-grade foundations with a basement slab. Climate, including high water tables, frost lines, harsh winters, and ...

Q. What is the difference between concrete block and poured concrete foundation walls? Which one is better? The lot I am going to build upon has a seasonably high water table. Which of the wall ...

Q: I've been researching foundation types for both new homes and room additions. I've narrowed it down to either poured concrete or concrete block. Many websites say poured concrete is better than ...

Q. I’ve been researching foundation types for both new homes and room additions. I’ve narrowed it down to either poured concrete or concrete block. Many websites say poured concrete is better than ...

In 1935 Frank Lloyd Wright used it to build what would become his most famous house — “Fallingwater.” European builders have been using it for almost 15 years. It has also been used for disaster ...

Q-I am getting ready to construct a new home with a full basement. I am convinced that poured concrete walls are stronger than concrete block walls. However, a friend of mine has told me that there is ...

My wife and I are the head ushers at our church. Each Sunday, when we arrive early, we walk up a ramp that allows those attending mass in a wheelchair an easy way into Sacred Heart Church in Laconia, ...

Retaining walls are an indispensable feature for properties with sloped landscapes. They enhance the functionality and enjoyment of a sloped yard by allowing you to create a flat surface. This makes ...

MANATEE COUNTY -- Tim Alvaro isn't worried about his poured concrete walls standing up to hurricanes and lowering energy bills. He knows they do. He also said he's not concerned about being priced out ...