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October 3, 2019

I'm remodeling and my breaker box is crowded with a bunch of speednuts inside where previous electricians have added cables. As part of the remodel I'm verifying that the loads…

October 1, 2019

I'm looking at adding a small lean to on the side of an old shed.  About 4.5 feet wide and 8 or 10 ft long.  Saw the attached and was…

October 1, 2019

I remember seeing an article reviewing new Simpson hangers that were invisible and routed unto the ends of beams. It seems like the Simpson ETB 90 is what the article…

September 29, 2019

Wonderful expert at unnamed large box home store reassured me that I should try the fabulous quikrete no mix concrete for my structural posts (despite many questions I was convinced)…

September 24, 2019

I am looking for ideas on how to best create a hipped flat roof with an appropriate pitch, say 1/4" or 3/8" per foot.  That is, one with the same…

September 24, 2019

I’m building a Koi pond that will be 9’x16’x5’ deep. All of the contractors are booked pretty solid so I guess I’m doing it myself. I have the hole dug…

September 20, 2019

I am building new stairs for my deck that will be 84" wide. The treads will be 16" deep. We are using the Simpson strong tie tread brackets for the…

September 20, 2019

Hi All,I have a couple of issues to solve on a renovation of a cabin and I've worked up this detail as a potential solution for some of them.Has anyone…

September 15, 2019

I'm considering installing midspan blocking/bridging during a remodel.  I have sistered 2x6 floor joists (second story).So I cannot easily nail the blocking through the joists during install due to the…

September 13, 2019

After 20 years of using a cedar deck I've decided to replace the cedar with composite decking.        My question is the pressure treated joists. The joists are in good shape…