Foundation Work

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

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

by Larry Haun

by Paul Fisette

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

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

by Christopher F. DeBlois

by Lynn S. Hayward

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

by John La Torre Jr.

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

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

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

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

by Bob Ritchie

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

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

by Rick Arnold

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