Q&A Spotlight

Some of our best ideas for new content come from our readers on the forum as people troubleshoot issues in real life and in real time. To help navigate some of these conversations, we’ve summarized some of our favorite threads, included links to relevant resources you can find our site, and asked some of our expert contributors to weight in from time to time.

Insulating a Roof: Getting Higher R-Value
An expert weights in on how to boost performance without ruining the look.
First Aid for an Old, Sagging Roof
This roof framing would be considered undersized today. Is there a way to get the sag out?
Reshingling an Old Roof Sheathed in Boards
Should the plank sheathing be reinforced with a layer of OSB before the new shingles are installed?
Dealing With a Faulty Basement Slab
A homeowner weighs the merits of repair or replacement.
Tub and Shower Surrounds Without the Tile
A reader looks for alternatives to a standard tile surround.
How to Hang Cabinets on a Brick Wall
Readers recommend using the "amazingly strong" French cleat.
Insulating a Workshop in Vermont
One owner-builder ponders the wisdom of adding a layer of exterior rigid foam to a large stick-framed building.
Should This Deck Framing Make Me Nervous?
Gaps between the joists and the ledger have a homeowner concerned.
Tracking Down the Cause of a Flooring Installation Gone Wrong
Why does the solid wood floor downstairs squeak everywhere while the flooring upstairs does not?
What to Do About This Damaged Concrete-Block Foundation?
A homeowner suspects her contractor is dragging his feet. But are these shifting blocks really a problem?

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