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Get tips for repair and maintenance of your home’s structure and learn to spot small structure problems before they need a big and expensive fix!
Fewer discoveries send homeowners into a full-blown panic faster than finding wood rot has set in, and on its way to seriously impact the structural integrity of your home. But while wood rot is a potentially a serious problem, when caught early it can be easily repaired without the need to replace any elements of …
Project Instructions When working with mortar mixes, always wear eye protection and waterproof gloves. Step 1 Prepare the mortar …
Cracks or breaks in concrete or masonry basement walls can turn into active water leaks as the soil around your foundation …
Many home foundations and walls develop non-structural cracks as they settle over time. These cracks can be unsightly and if not …
Building a garden wall, a planter, mailbox enclosure…or even an outdoor kitchen, can be as easy as stack and stucco with …
Our 1937 built house just keeps on settling. I always have to re-adjust doors, entry, and interior. Is there any way to get a …
I recently bought a home built in 1991. It is a fine home that sits on a hill. I discovered that there is no vapor barrier …
I just purchased a new home with a solid poured concrete wall foundation. I am not looking to “finish” the basement, …
My home drops about 4 inches from front door to rear bedroom. It's single story, crawl space and center support cement …
We live in the South. Is it enough to slope the dirt away from the house, to avoid termites? But with no gutters, what do we …
I recently offset and reconstructed a retaining wall against my house, which exposed more of the basement's exterior cinder …
I'd like to seal the cement blocks on my outside foundation and then use a cement product (not a paint) to finish the job. …
I have a serious dilemma. I have a home that needs a new A/C, new plumbing, new windows, etc. I also suspect that there is a …
I live in West Central Illinois and we are currently in drought conditions. Is there anything that should be done to protect our …
I recently bought a cape cod style house built in 1938 with 2×10 joists on the first floor with a span of 16 feet on one …
I have a similar situation in my basement. Most of the blocks in the bottom two rows on the north wall are …
My floor joists are 2x10s, 16 inch on center. Before I drywall the basement ceiling, I would like to stiffen the floor joists to …
Please help. Approx 25 yrs ago my garage foundation walls were placed, 10″ walls,approx 6 ‘ deep no exterior …
Our house was hit by a car that rolled into it several years ago. It knocked it out of square and our picture window on that …
Find out why steel built homes are increasing in popularity. Learn about the durability and curb appeal of steel framed …
How to make sure the soil beneath your home is safe before you build.
If you are planning a major remodeling project for your home, you might need a structural engineer. Any remodeling project that …
if you’re building a new home, there’s one key to it’s longevity and appearance. The frame of a house …
Learn how to seal a wood fence. Most wood fences are installed too close to the ground, where rot and termite damage forms …
Think the facts about concrete are – well, concrete? You’re wrong. There are some cold, hard facts you should know …
