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May 22, 2023

I'm finalizing the plans for my deck project but have an issue with the footer spacing. Using Simpson Strong Tie deck building software my footer spacing for the beams is…

May 20, 2023

I have a pier and beam house that is in a low area of my lot. There is constant water under it the low spots. In a recent flood water…

May 19, 2023

Hi,I would hopefully like to avoid all the comments i know are coming regarding why i would ever WANT to do this, as i know its way overkill, i just…

May 18, 2023

Hello guys, I don't remember where I saw it, but is there any purpose to cut corners for corner rim bands like in the picture N.1? Comparing the N.1 and…

May 18, 2023

I'm designing a screen porch which will have the posts, screen walls, floor beams and roof beams all in the same plane.  Should I run the 6x6 posts continuously all…

May 17, 2023

I'm building a bathroom addition on my house in Vermont. It's 10' x 18', with the 18' parallel to the house. Ten feet out the ledge is right at grade,…

May 11, 2023

So I've looked all over the internet, and not found a good description of the differences in fiberglass vs wood doors, in terms of installation. From what I can find,…

May 4, 2023

hi, I'm a homeowner building a balcony that's 6'8x13'4 supported by diagonal steel cables. Across the front (13'4 direction) there will be a 4ply 2x10 beam. My question is how…

May 3, 2023

Hello guys, I will nail a 23/32 subfloor and I  have a lot of  2" smooth nails available. Would they be ok to use, or would I have to buy…

April 29, 2023

Hi all!We're renovating both our bathroom and went to a tile store to get grout for the tile in our shower walls and tub.  I researched online, and based on…