Q. I'm thinking of a career in new home construction and know very little. One of the things I don't fully understand is the foundation footer. I'm also stumped about piers. What's the real purpose of ...

DEAR TIM: I stopped by my new home construction site the night before the foundation footer was going to be poured to start to take photos. I saw several white pipes inside the forms and wondered what ...

Q: I’m thinking of a career in new-home construction and know very little. One of the things I don’t fully understand is the foundation footer. I’m also stumped about piers. What’s the real purpose of ...

The need for shade in public spaces continues to grow, with public health experts citing its role in protecting users from excessive sun exposure and encouraging longer participation in outdoor ...

EDITORS NOTE: Voices of Conscience is a 10-part series highlighting the work of volunteers in our community. We hope running it during the holidays will spur others to act in unselfish ways. Rosemarie ...