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 ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Eight years ago when Myke and Julia Ricca bought their Levittown house on Goldengate Road in the Goldenridge section, they’d hear the same question over and over. “‘Does your house really have a ...

With six different types of home foundations possible, cost estimates vary by design. Estimates are based on a 2,000-square foot house. Monolithic concrete slab foundations are better known as slab-on ...