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November 23, 2020

Between my garage and full basement there is a 'crawl space' that has a sloped grade. I've read that it is common in the Northern climates when garage footings don't…

November 23, 2020

I'm remodeling a 1950's bath where all of the DWV is plumbed with 3" copper.  I need to extend one of the arms with a Fernco to new PVC.  What's…

November 21, 2020

I would like to know the strength difference between 3/4'' plywood sheathing vs. 1x6' traditional plank sheathing at a 45 degree angle to the studs before the creation of plywood.…

November 14, 2020

So we took off the 1960s brick and started framing for faux stone. But if I understand the code correctly, this wood frame cannot sit against the black firebox- correct?…

November 14, 2020

Hi,Had to dig a 32" x 32" x 8" deep footing in an existing basement floor. It's for a column in the first floor to hold up the roof. Architect…

November 13, 2020

I am trying to add a kitchen island by bolting together 3 big box base kitchen cabinets. I can't figure out how to fix it to the floor so it…

November 13, 2020

I am looking to install a butterfly roof over my existing deck.  I am currently trying to design it, but do have some questions/concerns:The existing deck is 12'x12' tile and…

November 13, 2020

I have a 10 x 20 foot shed with no floor/foundation.  My excavator friend thought he could jack it up, dig out from underneath, frame in a trough, fill with…

November 12, 2020

We just bought a 48 bungalow on a vented cralspace in climate zone 4 marine. The existing insulation in the joists is power backed r8, and is falling apart. I’d…

November 9, 2020

Victorian house. The front porch has a dozen columns and this year half of them decided to go from looking fine to being substantially rotted. Seems like the Duration paint…