Q: I’ve heard all kinds of things from friends about concrete foundation piers. Some say you just dig a hole and fill it with concrete. Others say you need to be sure it’s the right size and shape.

Q. I’m concerned about the concrete deck base that’s fully above ground at my new home. The other decks in our development have the concrete piers below ground. Shouldn’t the concrete be completely ...

Q. I'm building a deck and have discovered that the wooden posts can't rest on the soil. I need deck piers. What are they, and how are they installed? A. There are very few situations in which you can ...

Q. My upcoming deck project requires concrete support piers. I've never dealt with them before and have many questions. What are my options? How do I make sure the ...

Q: My upcoming deck project requires concrete support piers. I’ve never dealt with them before and have many questions. What are my options? How do I make sure the ...

Piers are structural elements that transfer loads to the earth. They are commonly made from concrete, brick, concrete block, stone and sometimes steel. At the end of the day, what’s important is the ...

Dear Tim: I want to build a deluxe garden shed, but I have serious concerns about where to place the shed on my slightly sloping lot. The best location for the shed is under a giant maple tree. A ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

ATLANTIC CITY — Work on the observation wheel at Steel Pier completed a “significant milestone” with the first pour for the foundation this week, operators say. The $14 million, 227-foot wheel, the ...