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April 6, 2022

I am about to resurface my deck with 2x6 premium pressure treated boards.  As I research best techniques, I am confused by an apparent division of opinion on the best…

April 6, 2022

A home owner asked us to rebuild a ramp that was poorly constructed some years ago.The ramp is used by her and lawn crew to get mowers and carts from…

April 5, 2022

I am in the process of building myself a shingle-style colonial style home. When I look at several other colonial homes to get architectural ideas for my own home, I…

April 3, 2022

The cedar shingle siding on our home was covered when the previous homeowner had a new stone patio and driveway installed.   The house built in 1961 has a low…

March 31, 2022

I have a deck that will be in the way of my inground pool when construction starts.  My question is;    can I modify my deck by shortening the length…

March 28, 2022

Hi All - I'm hoping someone can troubleshoot this floor detail -Thanks in advanceInsulated  woodshop floor design 16x20 wood structureExisting flooring is random width, square decking approximately 1x6 (actual thickness…

March 28, 2022

In the June 2021 issue 299 of Fine Homebuilding, there's an article called "A new take on insulating a roof" that uses a new approach to venting a vaulted ceiling.…

March 22, 2022

Hi all, I hope you are all doing well. If this post is not allowed or should be in a different group please let me know. I have spent a few days…

March 22, 2022

Going to re-purpose our 90 plus year old paneling in a front room remodel for a wainscot wall. Ceiling height is 8.5 feet. I plan to install a picture shelf…

March 22, 2022

I am planning a renovation for my basement garage in a 1940s colonial style home and was hoping to get some advice on what to do about the ceiling based…