Even a small amount of water can degrade retaining walls and foundations, so ensuring proper drainage is a must, one engineer ...

Q: A long poured-concrete retaining wall was installed when our home was built 13 years ago. We have come to discover that the home and wall were built using poor methods. Do we have to tear down the ...

Your favorite outdoor feature can quietly become the most destructive force working against your home’s stability. When landscaping, patios, and planting beds are placed too close to the structure or ...

Contractors regularly look at the basic U.S. residential concrete foundation as being a three-day process. Excavation, footing forming and concrete placement on day one; wall forming and concrete ...

Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...