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October 19, 2021

Moved into a new house back in August and am currently in the process of replacing drywall on the exterior side (garage side) of the wall between my living space…

October 19, 2021

I'm about to build a small set of stairs ( 2 or 3 risers) from an exterior door, terminating on an existing concrete slab. I'm intending to use a 2x4…

October 18, 2021

How many stringers would you install for 5' wide steps made of Trex Transcend? Thanks!Zach

October 18, 2021

Hi there!Novice DIY here.  I just finished my pole building style projects, and now have run out of time for a storage shed - deck style 16' x 20' with…

October 17, 2021

I had to gut my bedroom down to the sill plates because of rot and termite damage. I have replaced the sill plates now, but now I am stuck with…

October 14, 2021

I am looking for information on proper installation of weep casings on wood frame portions of a house. I am a home inspector and often see stucco that has no…

October 14, 2021

Hi, I’m hoping someone can give me some guidance on the best way to install my James Hardie Artisan siding on these angles? I thought about installing a piece of…

October 11, 2021

I've been trying to figure out what that concrete parge on the double brick wall is, but can't find any information online. I see this on every brick house demolition…

October 8, 2021

After inspection of the plumbing on a SFH and Duplex (1960s copper pipe Cast iron Sewers) I am torn between repiping and just replacing the stop valves that are corroded.For…

October 4, 2021

Forum - we’re opening up our basement and removing one of the lally columns supporting one of the 6x8 beams. To strengthen the beam for the 10’ span the engineer…