INDIANAPOLIS — If your deck feels a little bouncy underfoot, it might not be the top boards at all — it could be the joists underneath that are starting to rot. I ran into that exact problem on my ...

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 ...

Many years ago I wrote a blog post detailing one of the most common deck defects that I find: improper joist hanger nails. The issue detailed in that blog post was the use of 1-½" nails in places ...

While well-built decks will last for decades it's a good idea to perform an annual inspection on the whole structure to ensure everything is safe and in top shape for your family and guests. Problems ...

Nailing a loose floorboard into the joist below should eliminate the rattle or squeak. But even if it doesn’t, we’ve got you covered. D.I.Y. Nailing a loose floorboard into the joist below should ...

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Q.The carpenter that built my deck used joist hangers to hold up the joists along the house and at the end of the deck. Are these steel joist hangers approved, and will they stand the test of time?

A behind-the-scenes look at fixing damaged joists and adjusting roof structure during a deck repair. This video explains the process and challenges involved. How do these fixes improve long-term ...

Why Franktown Homeowners Are Repairing Decks Instead of Replacing Them Castle Rock, United States – January 5, 2026 / Alta Outdoor Living / Alta Outdoor Living Expands Professional Deck Repair ...