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September 22, 2021

Our pest inspection for a property that we are trying to purchase came back with couple items that I'm not sure if they are major (deal breakers) or everyday activities…

September 22, 2021

Building new home in central Ohio. Windows will be casement, white inside and out. Down to four choices all have similar glass and NFRC ratings. Marvin Essentials 25,005, Kolbe Forgent 28,967,…

September 21, 2021

I recently installed fiber cement siding panels on the garage. Unfortunately the foundation of the garage has sunk over time so I wasn’t able to get the proper 6” clearance.…

September 21, 2021

So I am building my first house(actually more like a cabin) Have the wall frames up. Do I install roof trusses before sheeting is installed to outside frame or does…

September 20, 2021

Hi,I live in Cambridge, MA and wanted to install a garden bed low fence with horizontal cedar boards at a height of  2-3 feet  and wanted to find the minimum …

September 20, 2021

Wondering if anyone has seen or built what is effectively an extension sleeve with casters.I plan to build a storage crate that I'll place along the exterior wall of my…

September 19, 2021

Hihttp://imgur.com/FFETdnU - door framinghttp://imgur.com/X5AJx4S - architect drawing Should I keep the double top plate and use a 5.5" LVL header or remove the lower top plate and use a 7.25" LVL…

September 19, 2021

Pouring a new basement slab and adding in a washroom. Our slab will be polished concrete and become our finished floor. I would like a curbless shower where the basement…

September 16, 2021

Hello!Was hoping for thoughts on why even the highest point in the middle of the gable end are showing high moisture content?  Nothing remarkable about location (eastern exposure, not on…

September 16, 2021

looking for an alternative to LVL joists that have mechanical holes, we cannot use TJI or trusses without sprinklers.Just quoted metal joists, they came in 4x LVL, anyone have experience…