Join me on an exciting journey as I dive into a new project: constructing a house from scratch! In this episode, watch as I ...

Hello friends! 👋 In this video I’ll show you the very first step in building my own two-story house — and I’m doing it completely alone. I started by pouring strong concrete piles to raise the ...

Most small foundation cracks form due to natural settlement, soil expansion, or changes in moisture levels. In climates with harsh winters and wet springs, like Ottawa, freeze-thaw cycles can cause ...

Homes in the Dallas area are often built to last a century or more. Residents can still find many historic homes that might look structurally sound but use foundation construction practices that are ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...