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Setting small odd shaped tile pieces
April 25, 2019

I'm putting a mosaic tile counter in my bathroom. I've got a couple of small odd pieces that don't seem to work with thinset. Is it possible/reasonable/advisable to place these…
Shed Floor Plan
April 25, 2019

First time posting so I hope this is the right place to put this question. I'm going to build an 8'x8' shed on some land I own up in NH…
Planning to frame a “double” shed dormer
April 24, 2019

Background: 14'x24' room addition on the back of a single story house14' dimension is perpendicular to house; 24' dimension is parallel to houseRan ceiling joists in the 14' dimension Ceiling…
Creek spanning bridge question
April 23, 2019

I have built a bridge almost 28" in length (pictured.) The bridge is anchored via eight 40" deep concrete footers with 6x6 treated piers integrated into sistered 12x12 stringers. My…
Dimensional 2×4 attic joists made into “floor”
April 23, 2019

Hi, I have an attic with real 2x4 joists; they hold a lath and plaster ceiling, and are exposed from above. The span is 14 feet from outer wall to…
Introduce slope to a flat deck?
April 22, 2019

I have a deck that is literally zero-slope flat. Water does not obviously run off and tends to pool in a few areas. (never use Lance Polster Architects in Laguna…
Most affordable style of house to build?
April 19, 2019

Long story short I will be selling my home soon and looking to downsize to something 1500 sq ft approx. I have saved diligently and plan to retire in just…
Best Way forThinset Removal on concrete floor
April 19, 2019

Its a basement floor in a small washroom. Iv'e been using a air hammer with floor scraper that I improvised on. It's working but way too slow, there has to…
Concrete Mesh – Wire Thickness
April 17, 2019

I am building a patio home (concrete slab) and they will soon be pouring the foundation. One concrete worker that I know suggested that they should use 8 gauge mesh…
A pair of PVC trim questions
April 15, 2019

Hello Everyone. I am making some exterior window sills from PVC. This has involved gluing up 3/4" thick "boards" to create thicker stock from which to mill the sills. I…

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