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Addition to shed on piers
May 20, 2016

I have an existing 14 x 18 gable shed built on 8" piers that is a couple of feet off the ground. I'm extending off the back with a shallow…
why does this site not block my complaints abouot spam blocking
May 13, 2016

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Ok, where did my last two NEW POST go?
May 13, 2016

Is this site broken beyond repair?
Building a 14×24 Pier/Beam small house: My piers are in concrete!…
May 10, 2016

I'm building a 14x24 pier and beam. I have 2 beams that are held up by 12 4x4 posts, 6 on each beam. I made the mistake of improperly creating…
Hip Rafter Question
May 9, 2016

I was just reading " The Very Effecient Carpenter" by Larry Haun and he said to make the hip rafter one size larger than the common rafters. How can…
Post footing for deck, Tipped
May 7, 2016

I hand mixed and poured to bell footing 24" bell with 10" tube. I didn't backfill around it and this monring it is leaning 1.5" out of verticle. I had…
Rigid insulation on exterior
May 6, 2016

Hi, I'm in progress renovating my house and I would like to add Xps on outside. My wall will be: 2x4 with roxul comfort bat - 5x3/4 tongue and groove…
Framing wall to close in patio
April 30, 2016

I would like to close in my patio, by framing a wall with a french door. My concern is installing the bottom plate directing to the floor, it will allow…
insulating floor of mudroom before closing it off
April 29, 2016

I'm building 5' by 8' mudroom addition where there previously had been a dilapidated porch-like structure. I've poured the foundation and secured the sill. The concrete foundation is about 5…
How to frame a rough opening for an over sized window (new construction)
April 29, 2016

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