Q. I've heard all kinds of things from friends about concrete foundation piers. To say the least, I'm confused. Some say you just dig a hole and fill it with concrete. Others say you need to be sure ...

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: Can you explain why I need concrete deck piers under the wood support posts that hold up my deck? I saw an older deck where the posts just rested on pre-cast concrete stepping stones. The deck ...

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, ...

I’ve heard all kinds of things from friends about concrete foundation piers. To say the least, I’m confused. Some say you just dig a hole and fill it with concrete. Others say you need to be sure it’s ...

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 ...

This is my best attempt to date to give as much information as possible while building a garage for a client, to help you build your own garage!! Follow along, ask questions below in the comments, and ...

DEAR TIM: My wife has instructed me that I no longer can put off the deck project. I’ve got the confidence to do all the work above ground, but I’m worried about the deck foundation. What do I need to ...

The contractor is now finishing driving piles into the riverbed at Sinatra Drive and Fourth Street, which will be completed within 10 days, city spokesman Juan Melli said. Once completed, the workers ...