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 ...

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 ...

Most homeowners spend between $300 and $5,000 on mobile home floor repair cost, though the national average is around $2,650. The cost to repair a mobile home floor is largely dependent on the size of ...

Nick is a writer with nearly a decade of experience in the home improvement industry. Now one of Forbes Home’s in-house writers, he previously wrote for Forbes Home as a freelance writer. He has ...

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 ...

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 ...

How to look for (and fix) improper joist hanger nails on your deck Back in 2010, I wrote a blog post detailing one of the most common deck defects that I find, which is improper joist hanger nails.