Q: I’m thinking of buying a dilapidated old frame house in the country. It has a stone foundation that seems to me to be too close to the ground. Are stone foundations adequate and strong? Is it ...

This poured concrete foundation is looking shabby. Believe it or not, it can be made gorgeous again with minimal effort and tools. (Tim Carter) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: Hey, Tim. I watched your ...

Recently, my daughter purchased an older summer house on a lake. The house is about 80 years old and built on stony soil from crude cinder blocks. Frost heaves over the years have compromised the ...