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September 4, 2022

Hey all - 2 questions: 1) I have a few Arlington in box's installed on my construction project. They are great, but the various pre-punched knockouts are not well sealed. I…

September 1, 2022

I'm a woodworker and was wondering about installing a hood range on an island in the middle of the kitchen. Can someone tell me how to actually install it or…

August 30, 2022

Hi all,I am planning to parge the interior walls of my older poured concrete foundation walls.  There is a perimeter drain in the basement. I'm planning to use S Type Mortar…

August 29, 2022

Hello, I’m thinking of building a metal gate with vertical wood panels based on the attached sketch. This is my first time building one. I’m have a few questions. Should…

August 28, 2022

Hi, I've got a fun question, I do not have any mudsills, but I also have 2x8 joists that need some sister joists added. I'm in SE Wisconsin and it…

August 26, 2022

I have a 120 year old house with a stone foundation in need to tuckpointing.   I am not sure what mortar I need to use.   I have not found any…

August 25, 2022

Hi, I'm trying to make cabinets where the face frame is flush with the drywall.  Obviously my cabinets are a little smaller than my opening.What is the best way to close…

August 22, 2022

My partner and I are building a home and we'd like to use vertical pine shiplap siding with a rain screen. Our framing is 24" o.c.It seems like the options…

August 21, 2022

Hi all, I'm replacing windows in an old adobe house in CO.  There is two windows on a gable end wall where the owner ordered one window to replace them. The…

August 16, 2022

Looking for some clarity as I am building a raised paver patio and have questions about best practices for structure support and moisture control.Concerns:1) Per the details below, how should…