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February 9, 2024

I am about to start construction on a 30x40 workshop. I live in a development with an HOA that insists the building must look like the house with a brick…

February 5, 2024

Hello,After reading about potential problems with water entering windows/bucking in ICF and concrete shrinking leaving a gap between the concrete and buck I did not find a solid solution. I…

February 4, 2024

Hoping to get some insight into an electrical question. I have a dedicated fire alarm circuit for my house. I would like to split it into two separate alarm groups…

February 4, 2024

I live in a two-story house built in 1964. We are remodeling the downstairs, including removing a load-bearing wall. In stead of trying to wing it myself, I hired an…

February 1, 2024

Hello,I want to replace my MDF door and window trim. I don't want to reduce the size as my casing is very wide.  Currently the door and window trim are…

January 29, 2024

We are working to add shed dormers to each side of our 1.5 story cottage build around 1860. Currently my head touches the ceiling a majority of the second floor…

January 22, 2024

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January 20, 2024

Gentlemen, I am trying to remove half an inch of OSB subfloor from my living room. It has been very challenging even to remove a small portion so far. All the…

January 18, 2024

I am residing a house with vinyl siding but also adding 1/2" foam and then WRB to the outside while leaving the windows in place. Is there a good way…

January 14, 2024

Hi,I got myself into a little jam from not thinking it through all the way.  I started building some oak stairs that turn 90 degrees with six winders. I'm fairly…