A damaged deck and sagging roof get a full fix — watch how joists are repaired and structures lifted for a stronger, safer ...

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 ...

A EUROPEAN destination that is great for city breaks will soon be getting a sparkling new train station. Gothenburg is Sweden ...

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

When it comes to what's in insulation and what it's made of, the answer will depend on the type of insulation. Its make up, ...

The historic Jebum-gang Lha-khang Temple in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region (Tibet), has been transformed ...

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

The nearly two-century old building in the rapidly changing Gowanus neighborhood required myriad structural interventions and ...

The distressed owners in Hemsby, Norfolk, received letters from the local council explaining they are on the verge of being ...

“Vertical extensions typically cost between £50,000 and £90,000 for a standard loft conversion, with full mansard or multi-storey projects costing significantly more,” notes Dyson. She advises ...

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