The world can feel harsh during the winter months. The sun sets quickly, the air feels nippy and the snow piles up all around you. February can be particularly cruel, especially after the months of December and January. Fortunately, you live in a large country that spans many climate zones. Just pick the warmest zone ...
1 Build Your Own House explains the pros and cons of a crawl space foundation. 2  A full basement foundation for an average home can cost $13,000-$30,000 or more, depending on the width and height of the walls, and whether utilities, windows or other features are included. Typically footers are poured along with short walls that support the home; some crawl spaces provide only 16-18 between the bottom of the floor joists and the soil, while others are tall enough to crouch inside. 2  Build Your Own House explains the pros and cons of a crawl space foundation.
1 A slab foundation for an average 1,600- to 1,800-square-foot family home might cost about $7,000-$16,000 or more, while a slab foundation for a 3,000- to 4,500-square-foot home might cost $13,000-$40,000 or more. Typically footers are poured along with short walls that support the home; some crawl spaces provide only 16-18 between the bottom of the floor joists and the soil, while others are tall enough to crouch inside. 2  Build Your Own House explains the pros and cons of a crawl space foundation.