Got a wall stud, floor joist or roof rafter that's cracked from long-term aging and drying out, or broken from a fallen tree? Or, for whatever reason, it's simply no longer carrying its weight? Replacing a damaged structural member is not always necessary or practical. Instead, for situations like these, pros often use a common fix called a "sister." Sistering is the process of adding a second support alongside an existing structural member that's been damaged or weakened in some way. The damaged piece is first leveraged or jacked back into place, and while a temporary support keeps it there, a new stud or joist or rafter is cut to size with as much length as possible. It's then sistered into place alongside and fastened with nails, screws and/or bolts. And that's the On The House tip for today.