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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 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?
These Old Rafters Need a Lift
The rafters in this 1950s house are sagging. What's the best way to reinforce them?
Tips for Staining and Installing Board-and-Batten Siding
There's more than one option for the best way to finish board-and-batten siding.
Getting the Sag Out
An expensive house dating from the 1960s has developed an annoying problem in the form of a floor that sags 3/4 in. over a 16-ft. span. Iamme would like to…
Does a Roof Need a Ridge Vent?
How and where you vent your roof depends on a a lot of factors, including what type of roof you have, where you live, and what existing vents you have.
I Need a What in my Crawlspace?
As he makes plans for an addition to his Connecticut house, RickGreg has been told by the local building department he must install a fan in the insulated, unvented crawlspace.…
How to Reinforce Ceiling Joists to Handle Heavy Loads
Will this loft floor framing be strong enough to store heavy lumber, or should the builder upgrade to something stronger than 2x6 joists?

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