Regardless of the material used on a deck’s surface, the vast majority of substructures today are built with wood. If not ...

From below, all you can see of the housing is the exterior rim that sits flush with your ceiling and the interior of the housing near the bulb. There are two main categories of recessed lighting ...

It works well for: Interior wall cavities Attic eaves, ridges, and hard-to-reach spaces Rim joists Overall, open-cell spray foam offers a more budget-friendly way to reap some of the key benefits of ...

Beams and rim joists can be either single or double, depending on your local codes, your deck’s design, and load-bearing requirements. Single beams are common in simpler, low-profile decks, while ...

Then I fastened the top rail from below. Deck posts and railings screwed to a single rim joist feel wobbly because the joist flexes whenever you lean against the railing. Adding blocking will stiffen ...