Foundations
Get the experts' take on home foundation plans and design.
Choosing an Addition's Foundation
Consider these four options to cut costs on the foundation work of your project
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Save time and money with these guidelines for building a warmer, drier basement.
Building a Stable Foundation
(video: 02:09)The underlying ground must be stable and compact enough to support a home.
Precast Foundation Walls
(video: 02:59)Take a look at the benefits of this custom engineered foundation.
Preventing Foundation Cracks
(video: 01:49)By spacing control joints correctly, you can reduce concrete cracking.
Foundation Insulation
(video: 02:59)Heat loss from an uninsulated basement can be a third of the heating cost.
Foundation Essentials
(video: 03:15)The HGTV Dream Home 2011 builder and foreman discuss the home's foundation.
Backfilling Foundations
(video: 01:59)Follow this step-by-step backfill procedure to maintain a solid foundation.
Find Your Foundation's Grade
(video: 03:04)See how grading your foundation right can save time, money and effort.
Foundation Termite Control
(video: 02:34)A termite prevention system protects a home's foundation from infestation.
Energy-Efficient Foundation
(video: 02:51)Jeff Wilson lays the energy-efficient foundation of his home addition.
