One of the reasons building a room addition onto your home can cost a lot is that you need a foundation. Most additions need additional masonry work below the frost line so it won't get shifted around when temperatures are freezing. All this concrete and earth moving can add to your project cost quickly, but there are ways to get the most return on your investment. Here are 3 foundations to consider for your addition:

Summer heat can be a blessing that lets you enjoy time with your family in the pool and at the beach, but that same heat can also cause some damage to your roof -- if you allow it. Though the temperatures are on the rise, you don't have to sweat roof installation and repair if you take some precautions and repair steps that will let you keep every roof part on the up and up.