Q. I'm going to build a room addition because moving to a bigger home is just out of the question. I've never done rough framing for a subfloor, and I need a quick tutorial on the top things one ...

Where and how to drill floor joists for electrical cables or plumbing runs depends on what type of floor framing you have. Keep the hole at least 2-in. from the top and the bottom if it’s a ...

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 ...