Q. I'm not very good at reading blueprints. On the ones for my new home, the architect has drawn a step footing. Is this an accepted way to put in a foundation? Why can't the footer that rests under ...

A new type of staircase has made its appearance on the home improvement scene lately -- precast concrete steps. These factory-molded stairs have a lot to offer in terms of ease of installation, ...

In construction, “a firm foundation” is no cliche. It’s a matter of tradition, good technique and honoring the building codes. How well the structure will stand–and stand up to time and ...

Question: I believe I read in ACI 332 that footings are to be a minimum of 2 inches outside the face of the wall sides and the IRC states 4 inches. Which one is right? – Concrete Contractor (Alabama).

We're a typical husband and wife, in that we love doing our own repairs and projects around the yard and in the house, both because one of us is very, very handy and because the other one doesn't make ...