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 ...

When Darnell Brewer traveled down Miller Avenue more than three years ago and saw what would ultimately become the first home he would ever own, he knew there would be a lot of work ahead. Brewer said ...

Learn more about basement foundation options and which ones are best for your climate. A foundation is the base of a home that supports the main structure while protecting against moisture, frost ...

Dear Jim: I am planning to build a house on a sloping lot. I thought about using an all-weather wood foundation instead of concrete blocks or poured concrete. Will this be an energy-efficient ...

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 experience ...