A versatile product I like to keep on hand is Goop, a heavy-bodied adhesive sealant sold in toothpaste-type tubes. In recent weeks, I have used Goop to seal a low-pressure leak in the trap of a sink ...

Q: I grew up in an older home with an attic. I love storing things up there. When I watch new homes being built, all I see are trusses with all sorts of cross supports that make it impossible to have ...

Dear Jason: Look for a new contractor. Special designs of roof trusses are available, some not priced much higher than standard trusses, specifically designed for attic storage areas or full rooms.

Q. Tim, I grew up in an older home with an attic. I love storing things up there. When I watch new homes being built, all I see are trusses with all sorts of cross supports that make it impossible to ...

I consider myself a very experienced DIY person with a sound understanding of all technical matters gained through my work as a project engineer, not certified. I have a query regarding an attic ...

There'll be plenty of space to accommodate an addition to the family at this new phase at the established development at Castlegrange - each of the homes has an extra-high roof built with dormer ...

My sister bought a house and as we are a family of five in the house, three bedrooms is not enough. I work in the construction industry as a scaffolder and I have contacts for reliable workers. We ...