Jill Houston needed more space. She lives on her own in a tiny, frame bungalow set on a deep lot in the old part of Newmarket, not far from the top of Highway 404. She loves the location: It's less ...

Q. I'm getting ready to build a large room addition that needs a beam to support the floor joists. I've been told that a wood beam will work, but I've always seen steel I-beams in other houses. Is it ...

Q: Can I use construction adhesive to fasten wall board directly to a steel basement beam? I’m building a sewing room and don’t have enough space for conventional framing around the beam. The pieces ...