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 ...

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

If your floors stay icy even when the heat’s running, it’s not just the weather’s fault. Cold floors usually mean your house ...

Q. 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. A. You definitely want to contact a general contractor or handyman ...

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 ...

Last week, I was downloading some photos from my fancy digital camera, and I stumbled across hundreds of forgotten photos I shot while my daughter’s new home was being built on Mt. Desert Island in ...

Last week I was downloading some photos from my digital camera, and I stumbled across hundreds of forgotten photos I shot while my daughter’s new home was being built on Mount Desert Island, off the ...

Creaking or squeaking floorboards are usually the result of loose boards and when walked upon they creak. The board may rub off another, a fixing nail or joist. There are many reasons for a loose ...