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November 13, 2012

Hi, I''m planning a porch and pergola for the front of my house. Not sure on how to attach to house. Single story. Low profile deck. All help appreciated.

November 12, 2012

I have some old cupboards and I wanted to insert one of those dividers for dishes - and I can't seem to find what they are called - sort of…

November 11, 2012

Hi all, I am doing a remodel on the 5th floor of a concrete high-rise.  Within the 1200 square foot unit, the slab is out-of-level by 1-7/8"  We're installing a…

November 11, 2012

I am in the middle of a reno where I am moving my kitchen to the back of our house. In the process, I realized I would have to more-or-less…

November 10, 2012

Hi, I have managed to more than confuse myself, so I'm hoping you all can help me. I have a 15' x 20' concrete block shed in my backyard. I…

November 10, 2012

I am doing a garage addition that will include an overbuild of the existing house (garage will have 15.5' ceiling, that part of the house just 8' ceiling).  Engineer I…

November 10, 2012

Hello all,   What is wrong with just having all my deck joist hangers (and then joists) just attached directly to my exposed  rim joist and not adding a ledger…

November 9, 2012

off topic some- not a people house, but I wanted to ask for ideas- I built a PVC greenhouse for my wife and the hoop door bows open. before I…

November 8, 2012

I have a couple questions for the masses here.... The facts:  I want to build an Enercept SIP home coming up in the spring. I am an above average do-it…

November 4, 2012

I am a DIY'er, and am getting ready to put in a low retaining wall (max ht is 2'), approx 50' long. It will be butting up to a concrete…