Dear Jason: Look for a new contractor. Special designs of roof trusses are available, some not priced much higher than standard trusses, specifically designed for attic storage areas or full rooms.

A versatile product I like to keep on hand is Amazing Goop, a heavy-bodied adhesive sealant sold in toothpaste-type tubes. In recent weeks, I have used Goop to seal a low-pressure leak in the trap of ...

Cox Lumber Co. is expanding its presence on Church Street in Sanford, with work expected to be completed in March. The 48,000-square-foot expansion will more than double the company’s space and ...