When a framing member in your home becomes weakened because of damage it compromises the structure. Replacing the damaged piece is not always necessary or practical so the Pros use a common fix called a “sister” for easy residential repairs. A “sister” is an identically sized piece of lumber that adds a second support along side an existing structural member that is damaged or weakened. The damaged member is leveraged or jacked back into place with a temporary support to keep it there. Then a new stud, joist or rafter is cut to size with as much length as possible and “sistered” into place alongside the original piece. Then the two are fastened together with the appropriate nails, screws or bolts. As the old saying goes, sometimes two is better than one.

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Danny Lipford

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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