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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…

January 8, 2024

Hi everyone,Does anyone have a good source for details regarding the design of deep eave overhangs that are not supported with posts, brackets or cantilevered structure?Some pertinent details, this is…

January 5, 2024

Hey,I am an amateur building a bathroom. Did a lot of research on how to do my own shower pan. I used a goof proof preslope kit to help me…

January 4, 2024

I am an architect in a tricky situation.  The contractor poured a set of concrete steps too low, so that the top of the landing is 4” lower than the…

January 3, 2024

I am replacing windows on a 1959 house in San Diego. No sheathing just stucco over felt paper over studs. The attached pic is what the original flashing looked like,…