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January 2, 2020

Looking for a recommendation on a decent smaller PEX crimp tool.  I've got a 1/2 and 3/4 combo, but the handles are about 16" long - way too big for…

January 1, 2020

Hi everyone,I've been remodeling for personal flips for the past several years here in the Greenville, SC area and have recently started exploring doing some spec building as well as…

December 30, 2019

So I need to replace a section of a low slope roof on our ranch (1925 built) immediately. We are going to add on to the back of the house…

December 29, 2019

I have a Concrete slab home in the South with no basement...I would like to place brick or stone veneer on this home.  Is there a good way to support…

December 20, 2019

What preparation should I take to install wood (pine) tongue-and-groove beadboard on an outdoor lanai stucco ceiling?[1] Pressure-treated furring strips screwed into the ceiling joists[2] Pine beaded ceiling planks (ceiling…

December 20, 2019

Hello.Has anyone here used Precast wall systems(from reputable companies like Superior Walls)? Not just for basements, but above grade construction. Care to share experiences with products? Pros and Cons. What…

December 20, 2019

Using a lot of led lights on jobs that have spring clips.rough in brackets i have found are +/- $11 each which is a crazy add.has anyone figured out a…

December 20, 2019

I need some advice on how best to trim a pair of inswing French casement window sash with arched tops in my 1920's house.  The sash apparently have swelled in…

December 19, 2019

Hi Everyone; I am in the planning phase of a second story addition (  I am in a bungalow) and I can't seem to get a straight answer from anyone.…

December 16, 2019

Recently purchased a home which was built in 1960. When I was up in our garage attic I noticed the rafters were separated from the ridge board (shown as B1, A2,…