"Foundation work is the down-and-dirty side of homebuilding. But those in the know understand that it is also the work upon which all other construction rests, making a good foundation critical to every home. Completely updated, [this book] is the definitive guide to laying a foundation that will not fail to support the home above it. This latest edition of this best-selling title surveys the basics of working with concrete, from forming an dpouring foundations to tips and advice on how to keep a basement dry. It's the only book on the subject that builders will ever need. Get the right concrete mix for the job ; Form and pour footings and foundations ; Pour concrete slabs ; Keep basements and crawlspaces dry ; Build walkways and stone wall."-- Back cover.