The foundation provides the base to support the entire structure, and its stability is critical to the longevity of the house. Pier and beam foundations are becoming a popular choice among ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the ...

The house cost me about $300,000 to build — so the pier and beam added about 1.5 percent to the cost of the house. Flood insurance is going to cost me at least $12,000 over 30 years. Which gives ...