Ed Block officials said with an unpaid board, one full-time staffer and two part-timers (no one makes more than $45,000 a year), the foundation can’t put on more than a few events per year.

DEAR TIM: I’ve got a choice to make about my new home. The builder is giving me the option of a poured concrete or concrete block foundation. There’s not a huge difference in price, but I’m ...

A. Poured concrete and concrete block are the two foundation types that dominate the residential construction industry here in the USA. I’ve built buildings using both materials.

If you are just adding one row of concrete block to the stone foundation, cut pieces of ½-inch steel rebar about 11 inches long. Use a 4-pound hammer to tap the rods into the drilled hole.

Not all shed foundations are created equal. In this video, we break down the pros and cons of concrete slabs, gravel pads, deck blocks, and more so you can choose the right base for your build, budget ...