April Wilkerson frames a loft floor designed for strength and speed. 'Gilligan's Island': Untold Secrets of the Classic ...

Don’t Forget the Connectors Structural connectors are designed to hold framing members to the foundation and to one another. They help a building withstand heavy loads, strong winds and earthquakes.

The awe-inspiring property was built in 1892, but for the past 40 years, it has served as a unique single-family dwelling.