Category: Foundation

How Much Do Foundation Repairs COST?!?

If you are looking at a possible foundation problem and one of the first questions you probably think is, “How much do foundation repairs cost?” This post covers real numbers: actual estimates and the...

How to Remove an Embedded Splinter with Hydrogen Peroxide

It’s April Fool’s, but today’s YouTube video is no joke (but it is an on point #shorts video). Removing an embedded splinter is no fun and is a hazard of soooo many DIY projects....

Concrete is Porous! Testing Leaks Below Slab Foundations

Concrete is porous. I claimed water could make it’s way through a slab foundation in my old post: 12 Ways to Detect a Supply Plumbing Leak Under a Slab Foundation But how long would...

What to Expect from Foundation Repairs: Before, During and After

Fixing foundation problems are an evil necessity. After a drought or rainy season your slab or pier and beam foundation may crack, shift or lift, leaving you with foundation problems in need of repair....

Two Methods for Pier and Beam Foundation Repairs

As with many home repairs, there is more than one way to solve a problem. Pier and beam foundation repairs are no exception. This post will describe two methods to repair a pier and...

Choosing the Right Pier and Beam Foundation Repair Contractor

There is one thing for certain about any foundation: it is only a matter of time before it moves. Unlike a slab foundation cracking, a pier and beam foundation has the additional flexibility to...

2020 International Builder Show Tips and Video

The 2020 International Builder Show (the good kind of IBS acronym) in Las Vegas last week was a great time. Of course, any time in Vegas is a good time if you are doing...