If your deck feels a little bouncy underfoot, it might not be the top boards at all — it could be the joists underneath that are starting to rot. I ran into that exact problem ...

In this episode, we complete the last saddle notches and finish hewing the two eave logs flat. We construct and install 8 floor joists for the second floor, preparing to start building the roof. We ...

Apart from water damage to the flat itself, serious issues have also occurred to the flat downstairs, where plasterwork has ...

Winter laundry is testing patience and budgets. A time‑honoured ceiling device is being touted as a practical fix. Shops ...

Cold months bring damp socks on radiators, steamy windows and a meter that never seems to slow. Homes need a smarter fix.

Winterizing isn’t exactly glamorous, but it’s an important task that can save you from a lot of trouble once the cold ...

Makita makes power tools popular among tradespeople and home DIY enthusiasts alike, but the brand's stable of products ...

A poor framing job can bring a whole mess of problems, so we asked a professional framing carpenter how to build basement ...

A "CHARMING" character cottage is up for sale in a stunning spot near the river Wye. The property in Herefordshire's Hoarwithy is on the market with agent Richard Butler for £250,000. The agent said ...

Inside, the home offers a spacious living and dining room with a feature fireplace and bread oven, while the kitchen and breakfast room boasts blue base and wall units with induction hob and eye-level ...

Three years ago, the head of state instructed the government to develop a mechanism for allocating timber for private ...

A federal judge in Oregon on Wednesday extended an emergency order blocking President Donald Trump from immediately deploying some 200 National Guard troops into Portland, delivering a blow, if only ...