If your deck feels a little bouncy underfoot, it might not be the top boards at all — it could be the joists underneath that ...

We all know real estate can be really interesting in the Granite State, from homes tucked into New Hampshire mountains, or lake- and ocean-front finds, or gems in quaint towns across the state. There ...

H+H is again at the forefront of increasing levels of efficiency in UK house building after findings from the AIMC4 project revealed Retro Fit Joist Hangers to be a faster and more airtight way of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you're an avid DIYer, you may need to invest in certain tools that are only needed once in a blue moon for very specific projects. The ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It is easy to simply prop your bike against the closest wall in your garage and call it a day. But you can't argue against the importance of a ...

One of my newsletter subscribers, Robert, does handyman work on the weekends for friends and other homeowners. Eleven years ago, he wanted to learn how to frame a large shed, including common roof ...

Dear Kristin: People most often use step ladders to get up into the attic, but they are not very sturdy — especially when you have your arms full of stuff. The opening through the ceiling is often too ...

Made in the USA, National Nail’s CAMO brand’s Joist + Ledger Tape is a self-adhesive butyl tape that creates a waterproof membrane to protect wood deck framing against moisture and potential rot. When ...