Q. My wife and I are building a new home soon and wonder which foundation is the best. Should we do a simple slab on grade, a crawl space or a full foundation with a basement? What are the pros and ...

When building a house, two main types of foundations are used: slab-on-grade or below-grade foundations with a basement slab. Climate, including high water tables, frost lines, harsh winters, and ...

Q: I’m thinking of buying a house that has a crawl space. The foundation is in very bad shape. While the house looks quite bad, it’s got good bones. Is it possible to completely remove a bad ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - North Alabama is about to get some much-needed rain over the next week, and while that might be good for our yards, it’s not always great for our homes.