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November 6, 2011

Hello gang. I have come across a house that is being demolished. There are fir floors available for purchase. The house is 50's in vintage but it is not clear…

November 5, 2011

I just watched a video on FWW about cutting tenons with a tabl saw.  Most people commenting thought it was an unsafe method, and I agree.  It reminded me of…

November 3, 2011

I am looking to extend the use of a screened porch a bit into the fall by installing plastic on the openings.  I am considering getting some acrylic (e.g. plexiglass) panels…

November 2, 2011

Are there known code limitations requiring this material to be located in exposed locations only? My concern is damage to the material if a screw or nail penetrates the pipe…

November 2, 2011

Hello, I am in a process of buying my first home.  During the home inspection of crawl space, the inspector found the foundation footing is exposed by sump pump pit dug…

October 31, 2011

Hi everyone, I want to build a little shed 8x10 in the back yard, but have to deal with the slope foundation. So left side of the shed the rafters…

October 31, 2011

Roof now has 1/2" plywood on eaves and rakes with 1/2" OSB on main field of roof, in northwest Wa. I wish to reroof with 5/8" plywood do to moisture…

October 31, 2011

I am planning on putting some fake wood beams (coffered ceiling) in my family (media) room.  I am thinking of using 1x10 and 1x8 pine planks for building the boxes (7"x9")…

October 29, 2011

I have 24 glulam beams that are 3"x12" that have been installed in a post-and beam shed roof. The connection to the column below is via a 9/16" hole plumb…

October 25, 2011

I'm looking to add insulation to my attic. I need to keep some storage space up there so I'm adding some 2x8 joists perpendicular and on top of  the current…