How do I remove broken screws stuck in ceiling joists?
I recently took out the old ceiling drywall in my basement, a task that revealed numerous rusted screws and nails holding it up. Unfortunately, a lot of the…
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How to Repair Rotting Balcony Joists?
I have a house built in the mid-70s with a second-story balcony deck that has joists cantilevered about 4 feet out from the wall. While I was replacing…
Can I Temporarily Remove Cross-Beams in My Basement for Soundproofing?
I'm working on soundproofing my basement, which has big joists in the subfloor (the ceiling of the basement). In between the joists, there are some smaller cross-beams that…
What’s This Metal Sheet Above My Drywall and Can I Hang a Swing From It?
I'm looking to install a sensory swing in one of our second-story bedrooms and ran into an unexpected issue while checking the attic. Above the room, there's just…