Q: Our floors squeak when we walk on the carpets. What can we do to remedy this problem before we replace the carpets in two weeks? A: What perfect timing! You can put an end to the squeaking by ...

Attach horizontal 1×2 battens at the top and bottom of both sides of the back wall, the top of the arch wall, and around the base on the gazebo’s interior. Use exterior-rated wood glue and two-inch ...

Creaky floorboards can drive you crazy. Wood shrinks over time, subfloors shift, and nails pop or detach. Next thing you know ...

There’s a lot to building a deck. And if you want to build your own deck or renovate one, you’ll find much of the advice centers on building codes and topics like laying out floor joists or how to lay ...