We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Basements oftentimes get a bad rap. Many people picture them as dingy, cluttered spaces that can have an unpleasant or musty odor. That's not ...

Q: I’m building a new home and visited the job site a few days ago. I was aghast at a possible defect in my foundation. Parts of the concrete foundation are suspended in midair. The walls are only ...

DEAR TIM: I’m getting ready to build a large room addition that needs a beam to support the floor joists. I’ve been told that a wood beam will work, but I’ve always seen steel I-beams in other houses.