Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Below-grade waterproofing systems can be critical features of building enclosure design, particularly when the structure has a deep foundation. As the foundation goes deeper, there is a greater ...

My son and I recently visited the basement of an older house. We were looking at its overall structure, boiler and the foundation walls. He’s about to buy his first home, so he’s learning about ...