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May 22, 2019

I am replacing a deck.  I am planning Ipe decking in a nice geometric pattern.  I also want the space under the deck to be dry.  My current plan calls…

May 21, 2019

We have a screened sun porch on one side of the house (we live on east coast). It is 12X12. We want to make it in to longer so it…

May 21, 2019

I have a walkout basement with stepped down basement walls (concrete 8' height walls steps down to 0' by the back walk-out wall that will be 100% wood framed). So…

May 19, 2019

I am in the process of adding a range hood above my stove. The stove is on an exterior wall so the plan is to go straight out using shortest…

May 17, 2019

I have a project where I am the GC/builder/developer. Expensive area of California, so this is a big budget job. We are adding a single-level 1500 sq ft addition to…

May 16, 2019

I’m removing and replacing the concrete pavers, removing the roots and then restoring the pavers to 1” inch lower that picture.  Can I stick a piece of sheet metal under…

May 15, 2019

I have a mountain cabin that has a stepped concrete foundation running from about 2' up to 5' along a 22' wall. I paid to have Allura tile installed. The…

May 13, 2019

Hello all,Has anyone installed Fiber cement siding over exterior insulation with ThermalBuck?I'm planning on using a peel and stick membrane over my sheathing, which will then be covered by 2"…

May 11, 2019

I'm finishing my basement and plan on building a closet to hide some plumbing cleanouts and a recently installed backwater valve.  Because the cleanout fittings were partially under the foundation…

May 9, 2019

So I have reviewed all the common suggestions, they do not work.  So maybe there is something uncommon.  We acquired a house with a large deck.  The boards were fastened…