Foundation

Frost lines are critical to construction in cold climates, but they’re important in mild regions, too. Learn what frost lines...

Your house can't talk, but it can give you hints of failure, if you pay attention. Learn what your house...

This simple valve on a rain barrel downspout diverter keeps your house protected.

These things home inspectors wish you knew can help sellers prepare for a home sale and make buyers aware of...

Reuben Saltzman, president of Structure Tech in Minnesota, identifies potential home problems and what to do about them.

A home's foundation will crack over time. Knowing the difference between which cracks are OK and which need to be...

Enjoy a crackling wood fire in your own backyard by learning how to build a DIY fire pit.

Build this handsome backyard feature in one weekend.

Over time, every asphalt driveway develops cracks and pits. Here's how to fight back.

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The look and durability of natural stone—the cost and simplicity of concrete.

Restore crumbling mortar joints with a chisel, a grinder and a lot of patience

Seal your asphalt driveway correctly and it could last up to 30 years.

With a little imagination and a lot of muscle, you can build this walk in a three-day weekend

Build this backyard fire pit with retaining wall blocks.

We generally associate concrete with infrastructure and buildings, however, there are numerous things you can make with concrete that don't...

Here are five easy—and relatively inexpensive—ways to keep your concrete as strong as King Kong, according to Acid Magic.

Make your chimney last for decades with a few hours of simple maintenance

Have you considered a heated driveway? Radiant heating slabs have been around for decades and have been growing in popularity...

Doing this will extend the life of your exterior stone.

Does it seem like whenever you want to spend your day off outside, the weather foils your plans? Rain and...