In these situations, it is necessary to use structural framing connectors called joist hangers, which alleviate the need for toe-nailing the joist to the lead header or girder. Toe-nailing a joist ...

A joist hanger forms a strong steel pocket for each joist -- again, no toe-nailing needed. Post supports, which elevate the bottoms of posts to keep water from rotting them, are also useful ...

Nailing a loose floorboard into the joist below should eliminate the rattle or squeak. But even if it doesn’t, we’ve got you covered. D.I.Y. Nailing a loose floorboard into the joist below ...