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 ...

You can also buy precast concrete deck piers and have them delivered to your home. The only trouble with precast piers is that you need a backhoe to move them and lift them into place. Nonetheless, ...

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.

One master plumber said there's not as much of a difference as you might think. No matter what type of home you have, the first rule is the same, if you're out of town during a freeze, turn off your ...