Learn the most efficient techniques for installing floor joists — ensuring durability, balance, and lasting structure in ...

DEAR TIM: I’m going to build a room addition because moving to a bigger home is just out of the question. I’ve never done rough framing for a subfloor, and I need a quick tutorial on the top things ...

Q: Our floors squeak when we walk on the carpets. What can we do to remedy this problem before we replace the carpets in two weeks? A: What perfect timing! You can put an end to the squeaking by ...

Q: I’m going to build a room addition because moving to a bigger home is out of the question. I’v e never done rough framing for a subfloor, and I need a quick tutorial on the top things one should ...

: We have several squeaky floors throughout our house along with a stair step that squeaks. Anyway, we are getting new carpet and thought that now is the time to get rid of the noise. How should we ...

Q: I took your advice and took the time to inspect my crawlspace. Besides finding loose insulation, I noticed two small boards in between each floor joist that are just hanging by a nail. The two ...

Q: Several years ago when I purchased my home I had the home inspected by a professional home inspector. Now that I'm moving on the buyer had the home inspected by a different person. The second ...

Dear Angie: I have a floor that has a broken joist under the house. The floor has caved in. How much will it cost to fix? The floor is wood. — Brad J., Cullman, Alabama Dear Brad: You definitely want ...