When building slab foundations, the concrete pour comes after the footings have set and before walls are erected. Dirt is compacted and backfilled with 4 to 6 inches of gravel.

If your outdoor space leaves something to be desired, try this DIY floating wood deck. Add a BBQ, table, and some chairs, and you're ready for summer grilling.

A concrete patio is a popular foundation choice for many homeowners. Concrete is super durable and easily defines a gathering spot for the backyard. The only downside is that a cement slab can ...

Concrete slab foundation homes became popular in the early 1900s and increased with time. They went mainstream for a reason, but they tend to complicate the maintenance and functionality of other home ...

Legalett, originally from Sweden but now in North America, has developed a floating foundation system that eliminates the frost walls that always are a difficult thermal bridge; the concrete slab ...

Whether you're building or buying a house, here is why you do (or don't) want a concrete slab and the benefits and drawbacks that need to be considered.

But what if we could live in an apartment that was built upon floating concrete slabs nearby, while paying just $500 per square foot? That’s the idea behind the Floating City Project, a proposal ...

Got a slab leak and not sure what to do? Learn all about slab leaks and the signs that you need a professional plumber.

Q. My son’s house is on a slab, and he would like to replace his flooring (some carpet, some tile) with some kind of wood floor. What will work? A. Your best bet is to put down a floating, la… ...

A mixture of cement and charcoal powder could enable houses to store a full day’s worth of energy in their concrete foundations. This new way of creating a supercapacitor – an alternative to ...