Wood foundations — also known as Permanent Wood ... which is why you need to waterproof a basement. But in concrete walls, ...

Slab, basement and crawl space are the most common ... to build with local materials,” Gulbranson said. A permanent wood foundation (PWF) uses specially treated lumbar to resist decay, rot ...

With special framing and insulating techniques, your basement can be as comfortable as any other room in your home. Find out ...

The average cost for homeowners to waterproof their basement, crawl spaces and foundation is around $5,000. However, this cost depends on factors like the size of the area, the materials used and ...

Exact costs “vary depending on the size of the basement, the extent of the water damage and the method of waterproofing chosen,” said Kyle Leman, CEO and founder of Crossroads Foundation ...

Whether you're building or buying a house, here is why you do (or don't) want a concrete slab and the benefits and drawbacks ...

The construction of Curzon Street Station, a central component of the UK's High Speed Two (HS2) project, has reached a ...

If various types of pests have overtaken your home, it's important to know which places to spray to ensure you're able to ...

This doesn’t mean lower-levels and foundations haven’t had some wear and tear. Learn more about the impacts of a dry summer.

In an ideal world, basements wouldn’t flood, but despite best efforts to address underlying issues, basement moisture ... down the foundation, and away from the house. The exterior segment ...

This story is a personal one. In January, I completed a decade of service on the Board of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, America's largest philanthropy devoted to health. While many Americans ...