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An Energy-Smart Foundation in Two Days Online Membership Required

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

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

by Paul Fisette

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

Editors PickKeeping a Basement Dry

Waterproofing the foundation walls is only the first step; you also need a system of drains around the foundation that silt won't render uselessby Larry Janesky

Q & A: Moisture in a concrete-block crawlspaceOnline Membership Required

by Fred Lugano

Editors PickFixes for Damp, Moldy HousesOnline Membership Required

Drying the foundation and sealing air leaks make houses durable and healthyby Fred Lugano

Editors PickDetails for a Dry Foundation

Think of the ground around the house as the roof that keeps the foundation dryby William B. Rose

Selecting a Moisture-proofing System for New BasementsOnline Membership Required

New products from the latest technologies offer more effective alternatives to slopping sticky tar onto new foundationsby Bruce Greenlaw

Q & A: Wet-wall woesOnline Membership Required

by R. Trevor Hilliard, Jr.

A Slab-On-Grade Foundation for Cold ClimatesOnline Membership Required

Proper drainage (lots of gravel) is the keyby George Nash

Tip: Perimeter insulation detailOnline Membership Required

by Johnny Weiss

Insulating and Parging FoundationsOnline Membership Required

Covering concrete walls with rigid foam insulation and troweling on stucco requires experience with the materialsby Bob Syvanen

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