Top 75 Foundations Projects

1. 1. Components of a House Frame

   DIY Network host Jeff Wilson offers information about the different components that make up a house frame.

2. 2. Basic Steps of Building a Foundation

   DIY Network takes you in order through the basic steps of building of a foundation.

3. 3. Solving a Footer Problem

   In this family's home construction a mistake is caught giving the builder time to address the issue and make the necessary changes with...

4. 4. Blog Cabin 2011 House Lift (00:38)

   

   Watch as the 2011 Blog Cabin foundation gets a lift.

5. 5. How to Inspect the Exterior of Your Home

   Prevent problems before they begin -- DIY Network shows you what to look for and how to properly maintain the exterior of your home.

6. 6. Protecting the Foundation from Moisture

   DIY's Home IQ follows the Oberg family during the decision-making process of building this beautiful new home. This article discusses a...

7. 7. Pergola (03:57)

   

   A pergola changes a neglected corner into an inviting outdoor room.

8. 8. A Strong Foundation: Footings Introduction

   Host Jeff Wilson, from Blueprint for Home Building, explains one of the most important elements of building a new home — the foun...

9. 9. What You Should Know About the Installation of Insulation

   DIY Network host Jeff Wilson explains what you need to know about insulation.

10. 10. Footer and Foundation Building

    DIY's Home IQ series follows the Oberg family during the decision-making process of building this beautiful new home. Follow the family...

11. 11. Understanding the Building Envelope

    To understand how it's possible to make a home efficient you need to understand what the building envelope is. Here, DIY Network expert...

12. 12. Landscape on a Hill (05:04)

    

    A power-tool failure makes Jason go old school to landscape on a slope.

13. 13. High Performance Home Building (01:37)

    

    Take a look at this integrated approach to home building.

14. 14. Blog Cabin Episode 301 Recap (03:25)

    

    Amy Matthews gives an overview of the first days' work on the Blog Cabin.

15. 15. Outdoor Fireplace (05:03)

    

    A matchbook-sized backyard is transformed into a colorful urban oasis.