Homeowners thinking outside the traditional wood-framed residential box are pouring on the creativity when building houses with precast concrete walls. Not only used in below-grade applications, ...

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 ...

Curved concrete walls meander along the hillside. Plants sit in flower beds set into retaining walls. The jazz of Dave Brubeck pipes from overhead. Tucked away in one of Point Richmond’s hillsides, ...

(BPT) - Landscaping and gardening are the most popular outdoor do-it-yourself home improvement activities planned by homeowners in 2015, according to a recent survey by the Home Projects Council.

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 ...

Sloping sites present a special challenge to homeowners. Pool areas, patios, garden sheds, play areas and other functions which require relatively level ground cannot be realised without changing the ...

When concrete walls start to crumble, don't panic. Patch. Basement walls often bear the brunt of a wet Oregon winter, flaking and crumbling. You can repair the damage by brushing on a bonding agent ...