Annoying squeaks. The squeaks in hardwood floors are usually caused by loose boards or gaps over the floor joists, which can worsen over time if left unchecked. Whether your floor is a century old ...

You can hide the repair with tinted putty when you are done. Joists beneath your hardwood floor can cause squeaking as well, so if cleating doesn't help, you may need to tighten them or switch out ...

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

"so I invented the JOIST COVER. My design helps prevent water damage to a wooden joist, and it could help extend the life of the joist." The patent-pending invention provides a specialized cover ...

A Madison Fire Department spokesperson said an electrical malfunction in a junction box caused a house fire that displaced ...

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a carpenter and wanted to create a new cover to protect any outdoor framing joist," said an inventor, from Quincy, Mass., "so I invented the JOIST COVER.