Q: I'm going to build a room addition but I've never done rough framing for a subfloor. What do I need to know about selecting and installing wood floor joists? A: It's impossible to give you enough ...

Q. 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 one ...

"Completing brickwork, clarifying levels, and installing posi joists are crucial steps in ensuring the structural integrity and precision of your construction project. Properly finished brickwork ...

Q:I am strengthening my house in the crawl space by putting oriented strand board (OSB) shear panels on the cripple wall from the mudsill to the floor joists. I am wondering if the same application ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Mike Holmes knows a thing or two about the ideal type of flooring. The Canadian contractor has been fixing other renovators' mistakes for ...

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.The carpenter that built my deck used joist hangers to hold up the joists along the house and at the end of the deck. Are these steel joist hangers approved, and will they stand the test of time?

Dear James: We have vinyl kitchen flooring which is badly worn. We think a ceramic tile floor would look good and wear well. Can this be put over any old floor and what are some installation tips? — ...