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 ...

Concrete blocks, like cinder blocks, were once the standard for home foundations. However, these days, this material has largely been replaced. Here's why.

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

DEAR TIM: I’ve got a choice to make about my new home. The builder is giving me the option of a poured concrete or concrete block foundation. There’s not a huge difference in price, but I’m more ...

One man’s decision to rebuild his family’s oceanfront home after hurricane Katrina has elevated a local builder’s foundation blocks to new heights. When he decided to rebuild for his mother, Jocelyn, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Building a house from scratch is an equally exciting and daunting prospect. One of the most important elements of the build is the ...