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August 10, 2017

I would like to mount a heavy mantel to my fireplace.  I don't know exacly what the mantel will be but expect it to be large.  For the sake of…

August 9, 2017

Hi, I am going to be laying a ceramic tile floor In a 3 season porch.  The area is 13' x 16',  the subfloor is nailed and glued 3/4" AdvanTech.…

August 6, 2017

I need to apply a 1/8" scratch layer of Stucco on Hardie Boad in a Shower.There's also some stainless steel brackets that support the shower shelves, which can be seen…

August 5, 2017

hi folks, our bathrooms each have one window that open onto semi-enclosed light wells. odors and humidity stick around if the bath doors are closed, so we want to increase…

August 2, 2017

Hi, Whenever I use foam insulation I never use the whole can.  I also always end up buying a new can because the nozzle on the previous one, that probably…

August 2, 2017

I need to sister an existing 17ft long 2x10 floor joist. Reason is , after sistering the one joist I need to attach a 6ft long beam at 90 degrees...…

July 31, 2017

Hi, I am replacing my rotting front door trim with PVC.  The product I am using is called Veranda from the orange store who shall not be named.  I was…

July 24, 2017

 Sorry about the 1st grade drawing. But with a glulam ridge beam would it be best to notch the rafters (right side drawing) or not notch the rafters (left side)…

July 18, 2017

A condo complex I work for has many places where the footer under the crawlspace walls have been undermined. These are 40 year old buildings with concrete block walls. I…

July 18, 2017

I am building a 16x32 guest house with 16x16 loft in my backyard.  I am planning to get it permitted as a barn for the structure and then go back…