This wall was load bearing, supporting the wall above, plus the joists above were resting on it. Additionally, the room above ...

Once the wall is built, but before you backfill against it, coat the back of the wall with two coats of asphaltic water or damp-proofing foundation coating. This will prevent, in almost all cases ...

Repointing brickwork is an essential job if you want your home to weather the elements and still look good. Here’s how to do ...

Dwarf Fortress’ aquifers aren’t too hard to manage — with a little planning. Our aquifer guide explains what aquifers are, then tells you how to deal with them.