Post and beam alternatives
While we might refer to particular framing parts as posts and beams, that doesn’t always mean a big solid piece of heavy timber. They might
While we might refer to particular framing parts as posts and beams, that doesn’t always mean a big solid piece of heavy timber. They might
When you’re toenailing a piece, it’s pretty tough to keep it in place as you hammer. Here are some ideas to do it right. If
Even the best carpenters don’t always hit the nail on the head. A slip, or one too many hits can mar that nice trim finish
If you’ve worked with wood at all, you know that as great and versatile as it is, it’s generally not the hardest material in the
While the magic nail gun threatens to make it an antique, the framing hammer still belongs in every DIYers toolbox. A framing hammer is a
When you’re framing a wall, inside corners can throw a curve at you. (I know, we’re stretching it, but couldn’t resist.) In addition to building
Last time we looked at the advantages of housewrap. Now we’ll show you how to install it. Manufacturer’s instructions may vary a bit, so check
When you build a house (or an addition), you generally apply sheathing to your wall studs, and then put your siding material over top of
Last time, we looked at how sister joists can help firm up a bouncy or sagging floor by providing support where the original joist has
Just like people, older houses can tend to sag here and there. If your house is showing its age in creaking, springy floors, it may
Last time, we gave you a sense of how cantilevers work. Here are some ways you can use them around your house — from simple,
Frank Lloyd Wright and Mies van der Rohe used them famously in buildings they designed. You can, too. The cantilever principle has numerous uses around