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January 8, 2021

Well, this is an unusual once. My friend has some cottages north of San Francisco that operate as a kind of BNB. Perhaps the only good thing to come out…

January 6, 2021

I want to reinforce the framing of this existing carport to extend its life and avoid a costly rebuild. Apparently the 2-car carport was not built to code. Unfortunately, it…

January 4, 2021

Hey all,I'd like to add a lean-to onto an unconditioned shed that I have.  The main design issue I'm wondering about is flashing the wall to roof connection.  The shed…

January 4, 2021

Hey Everyone,In the middle of a DIY kitchen remodel in my older house.  The engineer asked for a short bearing wall to be built under three floor joists that we…

January 3, 2021

Is there a compatible product that can be used in USA/OR - https://www.cureit.com/

January 1, 2021

HeySome background: I’m designing and building a house myself, my first one. I’ve finished the design but I’m trying to figure the best foundation/floor framing/footing options for a specific loft/porch/deck scenario.…

December 30, 2020

We are getting ready to pour our slab in our walkout basement this spring. We want to install pex for future hydronic radiant floor heating and keep the lower level…

December 30, 2020

Hey guys, I plan to renovate my home. Last week, it was caught on fire due to electrical wiring issues. To remove the smoke smell, I plan to hire a fire…

December 29, 2020

I am planning to replace my upstairs carpet with a laminate floor. I have two questions on making a safe and professional transition to my top stair and sill. My…

December 28, 2020

Hello - So I had a roof installed about 6 months ago - the old bathroom vent fans were venting directly into the attic - so I had the roofer…