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June 23, 2018

Hello again This is the same kitchen as in my "top plate" post.  The second floor of this house used to have the roof coming down at about a 12/12…

June 23, 2018

We are rennovating a kitchen and have discovered a lot of notching in a load bearing wall.  The top plate has been notched or cut through in several places.  I…

June 17, 2018

I'm getting ready to build a detached 2 bay, 1-1/2 story 24' W x 30' deep garage. The construction will be 2x6 framing, with clear span 24' joists. The floor…

June 16, 2018

So the boss has me re-cladding James Hardie panel shingles over stucco way up top. Strapped it with pt 1x4s into gable end studs @ approx 2' o/c. Then filled…

June 15, 2018

I am trying to finish up the laundry room.  We wanted lots of deep storage, so we are hanging four Ikea top cabinet for fridges that are all 36x24x20.  Two by…

June 15, 2018

Hey all,

June 14, 2018

Hello,    I am new to these forums and could say I was a weekend warrior DIYer. I have doing projects for a couple years now since I moved from…

June 10, 2018

So I often go back to the "Right Header" article from FHB264.  I am trying to understand the section on rim board headers and there seems to be an inconsistency. …

June 9, 2018

I have a column or post.  It has a footing and an eight by eight concrete block post rising about 32 inches to about 6 inches above grade.

June 7, 2018

Why didn't the 85 year old sloped ceilng's T&G sheathing, from a room I gutted show any signs of rot from moisture mitigation. It was only insulated with balsam wool…