Where and how to drill floor joists for electrical cables or plumbing runs depends on what type of floor framing you have.

Beneath the surface of an old lake house the floor began to sink revealing cracked joists weakened by time and age with ...

Q: What are rim joists, and how do you insulate them? Our home was recently inspected, and the buyer asked that we pay for the repairs. Is this something I can do myself? A: Rim joists are the boards ...

Q: The floor in my kitchen squeaks in an area approximately 2 feet by 4 feet. The subfloor appears to be separated from the floor joist, causing the sounds. I have used many shims, but that has not ...