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 ...

Every homeowner knows that familiar sinking feeling when you spot a fresh scratch on your favorite table or notice that annoying drip... The post Repair Tricks for Common Household Wear appeared first ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at www.thebrownstoneboys.com. In many ...

Beneath the surface of an old lake house the floor began to sink revealing cracked joists weakened by time and age with patience and care we strengthened the structure and brought the floor back to ...

Q: Just last week I found a leak under my bathroom toilet and I guess it has gone unnoticed for a long time. Part of the flooring is black and rotted and a floor joist is also rotted and black. I ...

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 ...