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November 29, 2016

Johnson 200PD?

November 29, 2016

Anybody here ever build a one story house out of 8" block? I'm wondering how substantial the footings have to be...? Also, has anyone ever done this with a structural…

November 28, 2016

I'm drawing up plans for my house i'm building. My question is what size sills should I use. There will be concrete filled blocks on 18"x18" concrete runners. These will be on…

November 18, 2016

Hi. I'm new here and have a pressing question. I hope I can describe this sufficiently well. I have an old house built on a rubble stone foundation that has…

November 12, 2016

Laying kiln dried alaskan yellow cedar in the tacoma, wa area. No idea hiw long lumber sat in yard... But it has sat on site tarped, and on dunnage for 3-4…

November 11, 2016

Hello. I am brand new here. I am researching to build a 30 x 50 structure with 16 x 30 being livable space. THis will have a slab foundation that…

November 11, 2016

Recently purchased mid 40 farm house.  Previous owners moved support wall for second floor 2x8 joists.  When the drywall ceiling was removed we found: There are 7 joists running 16…

November 9, 2016

I poured a small cement pad for my deck step base. After doing so I had decided to widen the steps. The cement pad is 2' x 5' x 5"…

November 8, 2016

Hi I am looking at replacing the windows in my house (Ontario, Canada) Having recently moved from England I have noticed that they are installed a little differently In England,…

November 7, 2016

My neighbor hung a new TV on his wall, and the outlet and components are down near the floor. He wants to hide the wires. The room is an addition…