No Pain, No Grain: These new belt sanders run smooth, straight, and clean and take some of the pain out of sanding. More
Need to fit the bottom of a post to an irregular surface? Grab a handful of bamboo... More
Q. How should a garage slab be sloped for drainage toward the overhead door? At 1/4 inch per foot on a 24x26-foot foundation, the height difference from front to back would be more than 6 inches. Do I need to grade the sand and gravel sub-base at the same slope so the slab can have a uniform 4-inch thickness? More
A Colorado builder explains how he poured a new foundation well around the existing one to provide support and a smooth surface for waterproofing. More
An engineer explains how wall thickness, rebar, and proper drainage all affect the ability of poured concrete foundation walls to resist lateral soil pressure. More
A radon remediation contractor shows how to install vent pipes beneath a slab to... More
Use this shop-fabricated approach to concrete countertops to improve quality and cut installation time from days to hours. More
If you make certain common mistakes during placement, you can end up with a weak... More
Q: I am installing a fence with pressure-treated 4x4 posts. Is there any advantage to installing a base of crushed stone at the bottom of the post hole? If I partially backfill around the post with concrete, will the concrete hold the fencepost more firmly, or will it encourage the fencepost to rot? More
