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August 11, 2020

Hello.We are doing a small renovation and have noticed past water staining on the bottom plate of a wall. I would like some input on how to prevent further damage…

August 9, 2020

I was hoping to get some input on the pictured wall-roof assemblies interface. I am building my home in Texas, zone 2A. The house has a very low slope roof…

August 9, 2020

My daughter want to fence off the end of her driveway where it connects to the patio . Not sure what to use to get a strong base for a…

August 8, 2020

i loved your article. seems like you really know what you are doing. I live in San Jose Ca and we are going to build an elevated deck about 700…

August 7, 2020

So, I’ve never used plate ties or mending plates. When installing, do you use two, and put one on each face, sandwiching the joint?With the pandemic, I’m having a hard…

August 4, 2020

Hi All,I have been building a floating deck for my home and I am just about at the "decking" part. My wife and I have decided to use 4" mahogany…

August 2, 2020

What is the best way to install subway tile over this shower flange?I installed hardie board and stopped it shy of the flange all around. Caulked gap between flange and…

August 2, 2020

Title pretty much says it all. I’m building a handicap wheelchair ramp, dug footers and now wonder how to set the j-hooks for the tie platform base.not sure what more…

August 2, 2020

Hi,I have an unconditioned screened sunroom attached to the gabled end of my single-story bungalow. The roof of the sunroom is open rafters, with their lower ends supported by the…

July 31, 2020

Hello people, I'm planning to build a metal gate with wood inserts.  I was wondering what would be the best thickness and size for the squared metal pipes and posts…