When the objective of a product is to invisibly do its job, it’s crucial to explain that product’s strength, versatility, and ...

A deck should be a comfortable space to enjoy those summer evenings with family and friends, not a squeaky or unstable surface. If it seems like the deck is sagging in the center, the boards are ...

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 ...

How to look for (and fix) improper joist hanger nails on your deck Back in 2010, I wrote a blog post detailing one of the most common deck defects that I find, which is improper joist hanger nails.

Nailing a loose floorboard into the joist below should eliminate the rattle or squeak. But even if it doesn’t, we’ve got you covered. D.I.Y. Nailing a loose floorboard into the joist below should ...

Dear Angie: I have a floor that has a broken joist under the house. The floor has caved in. How much will it cost to fix? The floor is wood. — Brad J., Cullman, Alabama Dear Brad: You definitely want ...

Dear James: The surface and some of the support lumber is deteriorating on my raised deck. How can I test the lumber ...

Dear Angie: I have a floor that has a broken joist under the house. The floor has caved in. How much will it cost to fix? The floor is wood. _ Brad J., Cullman, Alabama Dear Brad: You definitely want ...

Nails actually outperform screws in shear strength, which matters more than most homeowners realize when a deck flexes under load. A standard deck screw holds measurably more withdrawal force than a ...