As a former home addition builder, I’ve seen many people convert their starter homes into their actual dream home. There are 2 home addition projects that come to mind where my customers have truly transformed their small little starter house into a spaci

The foundation of a DIY addition is one of the most important elements you'll build. When deciding what type you will build, there are many factors to consider, including the weight of the building, the bearing capacity of the soil, and the ease of installation. We opted to go with a Fox Blocks foundation.

Have you ever thought of expanding your current home? Moving up doesn’t have to mean moving. Room additions open up space for a growing family while letting you stay put. Whether it’s a…

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Floor joists are a vital component in any structure. Understanding their construction and spacing is a necessity for any aspiring DIYer.

Pier and beam foundations are also know as raised foundation, block beam and perimeter beam. Known as one of the first built and more sustainable foundation types, pier and beam/crawl space construction is still used today. If your house is on a pier and beam foundation, you should have better access to the items under your house than a slab foundation allows. In contrast, a slab foundation has the plumbing buried under the house which are not accessible without digging under or breaking…

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