Most garages in older communities were certainly not built with the same level of quality as were the homes. Many were erected right on the ground, with no foundation at all to support them. Often the ...

For decades, concrete walls and foundations were made the same way. Plywood or plain boards are built into forms that contain steel reinforcing bars (rebar) and into which wet concrete is poured. When ...

papatonic via 123RF Garages exist to make our lives easier, from shielding our belongings and vehicles from the weather to preventing theft. However, when your garage runs into potentially serious ...

You might have hot buttons in your life about any number of things. Perhaps you’re bothered by the design of kitchen tools or ...

Several days ago, I had a texting exchange with a very smart woman who attends my church. She reached out to me the day before with a photo of water inside her garage and another showing a crack in ...

Contractors regularly look at the basic U.S. residential concrete foundation as being a three-day process. Excavation, footing forming and concrete placement on day one; wall forming and concrete ...

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 ...

While strength and durability are important for flooring in any area of your home, it's even more essential to think about when choosing garage flooring. Because you'll be parking vehicles in your ...

Question: Last winter we installed several foundations for a builder in one development. He called this week asking us to provide inspection and support for a home owner claiming to have moisture ...

Q: I’m building a new home and visited the job site a few days ago. I was aghast at a possible defect in my foundation. Parts of the concrete foundation are suspended in midair. The walls are only ...