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February 26, 2021

the ceiling Im working on is 2x6s on 24" centers with 1/2" pine 1x3 furring splitting the 24" roughly in center. It was lath and plaster, downgrading to gypsum. I…

February 25, 2021

Part of a renovation I am planning involves removing a partition wall in a single-story ranch with a gable roof (roughly 4/12 pitch, framed with 2x6 Hem-Fir, built 1965) in…

February 24, 2021

Hello homebuilders,  I've recently had to tear out a bit of rotted subfloor that had shelving sitting on it. To remove the flooring,  subfloor, and replace,  I cut the legs free, …

February 21, 2021

Ok, so i finally got out in the shop for my winter project-building 2 carriage doors for my shop to replace my old 1938 overhead garage door. i got the…

February 19, 2021

This is yet another sistering question. I'm in the process of fixing the 24' x 24' loft in our pole barn. It has the following issues.1.            Posts are not anchored and…

February 19, 2021

I'm in the planning process of building a screened porch 20'w x 16'd replacing an old deck on the back of my house. Due to the location of second story…

February 11, 2021

I have a hollow cinder block wall to which I want to attach a deck. For multiple reasons I am trying to avoid digging foundation posts right up against the…

February 10, 2021

Hey everyone, first time posting on here. The quick rundown is that I'm planning on building a house for my young family by myself (as much as possible). Yes, I…

February 9, 2021

Good morning.  Is it OK to use 1/2" OSB for the sheathing along w/ a Tyvek wrap, or is plywood better?  what thickness plywood?  thanks!  FYI this is for a…

February 7, 2021

I'm an owner/builder, planning to build a center chimney cape home.  I want the brick chimney truly centered as it exits the roof at the ridge.  The roof will be…