Engineered hardwood floors offer the look and luxury of solid hardwood, but with greater durability—at a fraction of the ...

Drill holes with a diameter of no more than one-third the depth of the joist, staying 2 in. away from the top and bottom.

Posts and beams can be steel, wood or engineered lumber. When placing joists, studs, rafters or trusses, carpenters need to know how far apart to install them. The distance is indicated on ...