FOUNDATION & FRAMING

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• When a Chimney Tilts (A Foundation Problem Lurks Below) It’s not something you really want to acknowledge. You tell yourself it’s an optical illusion, or clutch to the conso... By JOE PROVEY

• Bob Vila Radio: Stone Walls Nothing beats the natural look of a dry-laid stone wall, but building one requires a strong back, deep pockets, and a... By SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA

• Know Your Building Lot Go over the ground and study site conditions before you plan your house. By BOB VILA

• Concrete, Block, and Slab Foundations Climate, including high water tables, frost lines, harsh winters, and vulnerability to storm surge and high winds, will determine whether a slab or below-grade foundation is chosen. By JIM FLASCH

• Excavation and Foundation Work Bob joins general contractor Tim Berky to hear how the foundation and footing will be handled for the Victorian kitchen remodel and deck addition. By BOB VILA

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