Any special recommendation on the framing? What I should be aware when I interview the contractors? I know this can be important in an old house, where not everything is perfectly aligned.

A post and beam system supports the house so the existing foundation can be removed to open the old basement up to the new. A plan is devised to raise the timber frame in the ell. An old cistern ...

The “This Old House” franchise launched the Idea House ... The panels are just as strong as traditional stick framing, but are much more energy-efficient because the insulation isn’t ...

Giving your house a yearly checkup is one way to keep big repairs at bay. Here's a 5-step plan for inspecting your home, from the pros at THIS OLD HOUSE. In this how-to video, THIS OLD HOUSE ...