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November 23, 2022

Hi all, I’m new here and new to cutting stair stringers. I watched hours of YouTube diy and read countless number of articles on cutting out and building my own staircase.This…

November 19, 2022

I'm designing a modern-style shed to be used as a home office. It's small enough to avoid permit requirements, but I want to adhere to code and best building practices…

November 19, 2022

Need some suggestions.  My 70s house is post and pier over a 4' crawlspace.  It is built on a modest grade, with the high end at the back of the…

November 12, 2022

Furring out rafters to allow for more spray foam insulation (Minnesota). Having a hard time determining best method for dormer ceiling angles. I am open to doing trim, also don't…

November 11, 2022

Good evening,I am building a high end kitchen for a client. I am looking for high quality pocket door hardware for cabinet doors. (Retractable). I have used hardware from hafele…

November 10, 2022

I am doing my first install of a Luxury Vinyl Plank (Shaw Primavera) floor and am wondering how important it is to have an absolutely smooth and flat floor. My…

November 8, 2022

I saw this rafter/timber on a house recently and I was curious what kind of rafter it is. Instead of having a ridge beam, it has a double post near…

November 4, 2022

I framed out my basement and then had it spray-foamed (closed cell). In my rush to get it done, I missed a section of wall (in a closet) that was…

October 24, 2022

One of our customers asked me to look at a floor tile problem he is having.The tiles are 12" x 12" installed in the entry hall. Installed about 15 yrs…

October 20, 2022

I am building a detached shed roof carport with a 3-12 slope. The high end is about 14 ft. There is a breezeway about 4ft wide between carport and the…