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January 4, 2018

Hello, I need to fur out my rafters in my cathedral ceiling to at least 9 inches for insulation.  I am debating between using wood 2x6's attached to the existing…

January 4, 2018

Anyone have much experience with installing stone veneer? I have read that people do or recommend installing the fake or real veneer "stone" from the top down.  It is supposed…

January 2, 2018

I have a request of some advice from you all regarding a project I’m working on - installing hardwood flooring. I have Brazilian walnut hardwood floor 3/4" x 5" (very…

January 1, 2018

Discovered this as I am completing the installation of a new 72x80" sliding patio door in the basement of our tri-level home. On the exterior, I've cut the siding around…

January 1, 2018

First post here, so bear with me,  recently purchased a 40yr old home in southern ontario and what I assume will be the first of many projects ill need help…

December 31, 2017

I love a powerfull shower with lots of water and pressure. I will be building a small house (725 sq ft) near Lake Arrow Head (but not in it, I'm…

December 30, 2017

I am in the process of building a 40' x 24' socket systems workshiop.  I got the mateirals for the budling before they went out of buisness.  The framing is…

December 22, 2017

I recently moved into a 13 year old house with Pella windows that are wood on the inside and clad with aluminum on the outside.  My inspector missed a couple…

December 20, 2017

Im over a month behind schedule on my latest build thanks to my surveyor and the local plan commision.  Its looking like a freeze is coming this weekend and for…

December 5, 2017

I'm remodeling a small 48 sq ft bathroom and need to level the plywood subfloor so the shower base sits firmly and level. I've read that metal lath is required…