In homes built before 2000, water supply lines made of copper were predominantly run under the concrete floor of a home. It was a common building practice that wasn’t bad, in theory. However, some ...

After enduring an eight-month remodel that included tiling both bathroom showers, replacing all 1,800-sq. ft. of flooring and adding a fresh coat of interior paint throughout, my fiancé and I assumed ...

Big C's Plumbing Services compares slab leak repair options for Tulsa and Broken Arrow homeowners. Rerouting is often ...

It is important to keep the soil around your home's foundation evenly moist. But the hose nozzle or drip tape should be placed 18 to 24 inches from the slab, not against the concrete. Watering the ...

When building a house, two main types of foundations are used: slab-on-grade or below-grade foundations with a basement slab. Climate, including high water tables, frost lines, harsh winters, and ...

Q. My wife and I are building a new home soon and wonder which foundation is the best. Should we do a simple slab on grade, a crawl space or a full foundation with a basement? What are the pros and ...

SAN ANTONIO — Homeowner Charity Lee remembers the day she really noticed her Furr Drive home had foundation issues. “I knew the house was crooked because my baby would roll a ball, and it would go ...