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Texas Hill Country Barndominium
September 9, 2020

Hello! I have a simple 45x45 metal shell barndominium in the central Texas hill country.Welded construction, not bolt up.4x4 structural steel square tubing for vertical supports.4" steel wall purlins.8" structural…
Replacement Windows and Flashing for Concrete Block/Stucco
September 9, 2020

Hi,I need to replace 2 windows in a partially below-grade bedroom - would love to go with casements.The existing windows were installed as replacements 35 years ago - they are…
Stupid 1/2″ Subfloor – Trying to figure out underlayment for LVP
September 4, 2020

Hey all. I will start by saying that I am not a pro, though would consider myself a fairly skilled DIY'er having grown up in the country with a grandfather…
Nails for cedar shingle roof
September 4, 2020

HiI'm building a shed and installing cedar shingles on the roof. I read that galvanized nails are not recommended for cedar and 304 stainless is recommended instead. It's not easy…
Caulking new tile installation
September 4, 2020

Quick question...I’m grouting my shower this weekend. 3x6 subway tile on an acrylic base that was set in mortar. Hardibacker with liquid membrane. Unsanded grout with a matching unsanded caulk.I’ve…
Sealing base plate after the fact?
September 3, 2020

I have a addition being added to my home. Construction has 2x10s base plates on a concrete pad. Last night I was looking at it and realized the framers didn't…
Corner Deck Frame Design
September 2, 2020

Hi there, I'm starting a new deck soon and wanted to see if anyone had any better/quicker framing design to meet the deck board pattern.I was going to use double concealed…
Galvanized vs stainless nails for cedar cladding
September 2, 2020

Hi,What are the main differences ya'll see between using galvanized nails (good ones, not the cheap stuff) vs stainless steel nails to install cedar cladding?This is in Climate Zone 6A.…
Conduit necessary in an island?
August 31, 2020

Does anyone know the code surrounding running wiring within an island? Is the cable required to be fully within conduit or am I ok just running conduit within the cabinet…
Best way to replace old brittle roof sheathing
August 28, 2020

Dear Forum,It's me attic guy again. As always, thanks for all your help along the way. Couldn't have done this stuff without your expertise--great site. I bought a print subscription…

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