The diamonds on your tape measure, sometimes known as joist marks, indicate the spacing between each joist center. The distance between each joist mark varies depending on the specific tape ...

I covered the tops of the beams and joists with joist tape to shed water and prevent rot. Another extra step I took with both ...

Image A line parallel to a board-end traces the location of the joist beneath; you can nail anywhere along it. If you’ve got a lot of creaky boards, use some painter’s tape or sticky notes to ...