A practical look at installing deck joists and hangers to achieve strength and alignment. What details matter most for a long-lasting deck? Paris Hilton took out a mortgage on the $63 million mansion ...

INDIANAPOLIS — 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 on my ...

When was the last time someone gave you credit for building a floor that didn’t squeak or rattle the china cabinet? Probably never. Some things are just expected in a new home. A buyer wouldn’t thank ...

Costa visits Millie at home to help with the latest DIY garden project – building a free-standing deck. The chunky platform will create a raised seating area near the chook run in an under-used part ...

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 ...

Which Christmas stocking hanger is best? As you prepare to decorate for Christmas, it is important to have a secure way to hold and display your Christmas stockings. No matter your family size, the ...

It’s common knowledge that oil and water don’t mix but, as any deck builder knows, the same can be said for wood and water. Easily one of wood’s worst enemies, moisture contributes to mold growth and ...