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August 6, 2021

I don't know if this should be in Construction Techniques, or Energy, Heating, and Insulation. I went with the first, since it leads to the second.I have to rebuild the…

August 1, 2021

Hi,I have a border wall of my home which is created between my land & my neighbours land, to stop smell, I want to increase the height of that wall. Please…

July 31, 2021

Hey Everyone,I'm currently re-building a deck (I kept the sub-structure). I'm installing 4x4 cedar deck posts but I am unsure of the railing type, height, and etc just yet. Since…

July 29, 2021

I have a thermatru french patio door.  The passive door has a handle that operates the latches above and below.  The post above projects 3/4 inch.  The post on the…

July 27, 2021

Hey Gang,I know there’s a bunch of ways to do this and many opinions but I’m too busy/lazy to research and decide this time, so just tell me:I blew my…

July 26, 2021

I am a DIY’er who recently converted carpeted stairs to oak treads and risers. I am not an expert, so yes, the seams are not as tight as an experienced…

July 26, 2021

Garage stem wall was poured with a 2-2.5 " gradual  elevation difference  front to rear .What are my options  to bring the sill plate level?

July 25, 2021

Hi all,This is a follow up to a previous post regarding sagging ceiling in our 2nd floor 20' spanned master bed room.  We had 3 estimates and proposals.  2 were…

July 23, 2021

I'm drafting a 40'x25' building with a 3/12 shed roof pitch.This is the first time someone has asked me to draft this type of roof design. The reference materials i've been using…

July 21, 2021

I will be adding new windows and siding as part of a remodel.  Siding contractor wants to use Benjamin Obdykde Slicker HD instead of furring strips for creating a rainscreen…