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 ...

Q: A long poured-concrete retaining wall was installed when our home was built 13 years ago. We have come to discover that the home and wall were built using poor methods. Do we have to tear down the ...

While undulating terrain and sloping hills add to the allure of the Triad, trying to find level ground to build a patio can pose a challenge. The good news is that developments in the retaining-wall ...

Dear Jerry: I read your columns weekly and enjoy them, but your recent series on wet or damp basements made me want to contact you. Weekly on the radio I hear about this problem and the answer is the ...