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December 4, 2017

I have a flagstone patio which was constructed on concrete.  There are two problems. First is the mortar between the flagstone is all cracked and breaking up and second some…

November 27, 2017

Hi- this is my first time posting in a forum.   I recently built a porch 22' wide by 16' long, gable roof 8:12 pitch.  My goal was to limit…

November 26, 2017

Hello! I am in the process of buying a home built in 1997.  There is 1 issue that I would like some thoughts on. 1)  What is the purpose of…

November 24, 2017

How can I keep water from weeping down through a new opening made in a structural brick wall?  

November 12, 2017

Anyone have some input on the best caulk out there for copper to stainless joints in a harsh marine environment?

November 3, 2017

I am building a new hopper for an antique cider mill. It is 4 sided with the sides flared at 30*. It requires an accurate inside dimension at the bottom…

November 2, 2017

Anyone here familiar with a process called 'Soil Nailing'???

November 2, 2017

I am building a 4' tall, 45' long retaining wall out of mortarless block (the kind with the ridge along the back so they fit and taper gradually back). I…

October 28, 2017

I'm new to ship lap.  I'm using 1x8 boards overlapped by rabbets set with a "nickel" gap between. I've seen different ways of doing it and this question may result…

October 27, 2017

Howdy folks,   So I have been renovating my house, slowly, room by room. The master bedroom is done, and the master bath has been gutted for a few months…