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Mix concrete by the bag

A reliable and back-friendly approach to a common chore  by Scott Grice

An Energy-Smart Foundation in Two DaysOnline Membership Required

A compacted gravel footing is the only prep work required, and you don't have to wait for the weather

Video: Mixing Concrete in a Wheelbarrow

A simple wheelbarrow, a stiff rake, and a reliable process transform the task of mixing concrete from backbreaker to no-brainerby Scott Grice

Q & A: Reducing the risk of cracks in concrete slabsOnline Membership Required

by Larry Haun

Q & A: Waterproofing a basement from the insideOnline Membership Required

by Paul Fisette

Hebel block

A great wall system that masons love to hateby James Cameron, Kathleen Jardine

A Fast Foundation for an AdditionOnline Membership Required

Thanks to interlocking foam forms, you can form, pour, and insulate any small foundation in a single dayby Rick Arnold

Q & A: Retro footingOnline Membership Required

by Christopher F. DeBlois

Q & A: Frost vs. pier foundationOnline Membership Required

by Lynn S. Hayward

Footing and Foundation in One PourOnline Membership Required

For small projects, you can save time and money if you form and pour everything at onceby Jim Blodgett

Q & A: Concrete porch floorOnline Membership Required

by John La Torre Jr.

Mudsills: Where the Framing Meets the FoundationOnline Membership Required

Even if the foundation is not square or level, getting the mudsills right will get you back on trackby Jim Anderson

Video: Using a Builder’s LevelOnline Membership Required

Find the high spots by comparing measurements taken at different points along the foundationby Jim Anderson

Plumbing Under a Concrete FloorOnline Membership Required

Layout is critical when the pipes are cast in stoneby David Crosby

Editors PickA Firm Foundation for a Backyard Shed

Carpenter Joseph Truini offers construction details for four types of basic, on-grade foundations suitable for backyard buildingsby Joseph Truini

Tip: Blow-dryers on the jobOnline Membership Required

by Bob Ritchie

Editors PickSealing a CrawlspaceOnline Membership Required

Close the vents and let a heavy-duty vapor barrier keep moisture, mold and radon out of the living spaceby Larry Janesky

Raise High the BungalowOnline Membership Required

An architect adds a new first floor under his house to gain space and better views of Puget Soundby Frank Karreman

Q & A: Adding on to a stone foundationOnline Membership Required

by Rick Arnold

Habitat for Humanity How to Build a House: Foundation Fundamentals

Establishing a sound connection between the house, the foundation, and the earth is crucial. These foundation fundamentals can help get you started.by Larry Haun

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