Framing

by Daniel S. Morrison

Forget about packing the web; fasten wood to the top, and hang the floor framing with top-mount joist hangers by John Spier

Forget the jacks and temporary framing; install the two-piece header one half at a time by Roger Ross

Smarter strategies can save money, speed construction, improve energy efficiency, and cut down on job-site waste by Joseph Lstiburek

Laminated-veneer lumber lets you assemble big beams without a big crew by John Spier

A temporary form and laminated plywood stringers make building these stairs easier than you might think by Mike Guertin

Whether it's the floor of a big house or a small addition, an accurate layout promotes smooth installation by Jim Anderson

Tips from a custom framer make the engineered-lumber learning curve easier to negotiate by John Spier

These simple site-built beams are the backbone of the house, so make sure you build them straight and set them level by Rick Arnold, Mike Guertin

by John Spier

by Ashton Avegno

by David Grandpré

Glue, staples and a little engineering turn sheets of plywood into trusses and columns by Roger Fleck

Whether you're building a new house or remodeling an old one, engineered lumber can give you squeak-free floors with fewer callbacks by Rick Arnold, Mike Guertin