Foundation How To & DIY

Improve the value of your home by discovering our foundation step-by-step tips & ideas.

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How Prefabricated Foundation Walls Are Poured and Installed

Kevin visits a manufacturer in Pennsylvania that makes custom insulated wall panels, the foundation wall panels arrive and are placed
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How to Repoint Brick Using Only Hand Tools

Have a crumbling exterior wall that needs to be repointed? Follow our guide to repoint your brick yourself with basic hand tools.
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How to Grade Around a Foundation

Saving a soggy situation with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
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How to Repair a Crack in a Concrete Foundation

Fixing a fractured foundation with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
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Fix Now, Save Later

Our experts help you address 9 little trouble spots around your home before they cause big—as in big bucks—damage down the road
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How to Read the Stamp

An easy way to identify the right framing lumber for your needs