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February 23, 2022

Learning more about energy efficient building, I would like input on the best walls to build for a home knowing that i will be doing most of the work on…

February 23, 2022

So I have found a 6mm shower door, tempered glass that I thought I would like to use as a skylight in my school bus conversion. ( I also have…

February 22, 2022

I am currently deciding how to do the bathroom walls behind my shower. (I am not a newbie to the bathroom walls but I also not a conventional method kind…

February 22, 2022

Can I apply texture over finish paint, in case I am not happy with an attempt at a smooth finish?This job is all new drywall, newly hung directly on studs/rafter/strapping.I'm…

February 21, 2022

Are there any good articles on chimney bracing?We have a small ~24-30" square masonry chimney that will be passing from the footing, through the first floor joists, through the rafter…

February 18, 2022

Hi all, I am building a 16x20 music studio with a 16x10 loft.  To lay the subfloor with T&G OSB would cost about $700.  Sheathing the sides would be like…

February 16, 2022

Hi. I recently moved into my brand new home 7 months ago and noticed the ceiling separating from the drywall.  It is a 2000 sq foot one level open concept.…

February 15, 2022

Installing 1/2" engineered white oak flooring on plywood that is attached to 4x4 sleepers on a concrete slab. Room is a converted garage space that was raised with sleepers. My…

February 14, 2022

I live in SE Georgia. I want to install wood flooring over a concrete slab that will be about a foot above grade.Can i use hardwood flooring or should  I…

February 13, 2022

Hello,We are building a 28' bridge to cross a creek on some family property, and I am a bit stuck on figuring out how to attach the bridge to some…