Build your walls straight, sturdy and plumb with these great tips. Avoid Framing Mistakes You can debate what the most essential part of building a home is, but there’s no question that framing ...

To be honest, it’s not all that easy to build a great and safe deck. There are countless small tips that you’d probably never know about. I get it.

Composite Decking has quickly become a go-to choice for homeowners looking to build beautiful, low-maintenance outdoor spaces ...

The deck joists need to have a small 45-degree angled fire cut made at the top so the top of the joist doesn’t touch the flashing.

This course will examine how noncombustible steel deck framing makes it possible to meet stringent building and fire codes in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zones. Because steel is a Class A ...

Where the 2x6s touch the floor joists above, I installed two massive 4-inch-long timber screws with a giant flared head. This bracing method is time-tested and has been used to make house walls ...