How Deep is the Frost Line? If your setting deck posts move up in the spring and then settle back down as the weather warms, then you have a bad case of frost heave-osis. Pouring footings doesn’t ...

It's hard to think about spring, but, believe me, it's just around the corner. You may have ambitious plans to build that long-awaited DIY room addition this year. Good for you. Many a homeowner just ...

In construction, “a firm foundation” is no cliche. It’s a matter of tradition, good technique and honoring the building codes. How well the structure will stand–and stand up to time and ...