Your home's framework—from the walls to the foundation to joists—supports everything else. Understand, maintain, and improve yours with our expert guides.

Crawl space under a house
How to Fix Water Problems in the Crawl Space
Cement backer board on wooden floor with light and shadows casted across
What Is Cement Backer Board and How Is It Used?
Footing foundation
Building Code Foundation Requirements
Earth mover in backyard
Can You Jack up Your Own House?
A home at the "rough in" stage
Rough-In: Defined For Plumbing and Other Trades
Residential Construction Site Foundation Walls
House Foundation Types, Uses, and Pros and Cons
Cracks in Concrete Wall
How to Repair Cracks in a Concrete Wall
Drainage Pipe
Home Drain Tile: What Is It For?
Framing a Window
How to Frame a Window
small log home in the woods
Living Off-the-Grid: Log and Timber Home Designs
Building Looking at Room Addition Under Construction
How to Build a Room Addition With Contractors
New Home Construction; Framed Room With a View
What Are the Best and Worst Ways To Add Space To Your House?
Switching roof
Quickest Way to Do a Wall Framing Takeoff