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Sloping floor fix with a sister joist that extends over stem wall
May 8, 2025

I have a house where a portion of the floor is sloping. The house is rectangular. It has a basement except for the end with a garage and a crawl…
Best Way to Address Header Trim with Nail Fin Windows
May 6, 2025

The AAMA (American Architectural Manufacturers Association) has a good “Standards Practice for Installation of Windows with a Mounting Flange in a Wood-Frame Construction Using Exterior Barrier Methods.” As far as…
Mothers Day Gift Ideas
May 6, 2025

Any suggestions on a Mother’s Day gift for a handywoman? Tools that are sized for a woman, etc.
Time to replace these?
May 5, 2025

We're replacing a three-ply beam on a 60 year old deck; rotted out on one end.Because of stuff mounted between the joists, we are removing 3-4 rows of deck planking…
Joining foam core
May 2, 2025

This is not technically homebuilding (or fine!) but I'm thinking you are all are the type to have ideas for this kind of thing.I have 12 20" x 30" pieces…
Joining Footers and Slab
May 1, 2025

I am looking for some advice. I am building a home in Tennessee(clay soils). I’ve contracted out my slab foundation. I originally asked for a monolithic slab, but it appears my…
Updating our living area flooring
April 29, 2025

Has anyone had experience with Empire Today for flooring?Specifically hardwood and tile flooring.We had a meeting with their sales person last Saturday. He was rather helpful in choosing the material. …
Current Issue Ranch Redux ?
April 27, 2025

In the current issue the story on the Ranch Redux house I’ve got a couple questions I hope someone might know. Anyone recognize the roofing manufacturer? It’s listed as…
Color options for vinyl board products?
April 26, 2025

The goal is to avoid painting the exterior of our new home! We are looking for strategies to install vertical siding under a second story deck (where a lattice might…
Is there a structural risk?
April 26, 2025

I am interested in buying a flat in a residential building that is currently under construction. However, I have noticed some imperfections. The connections between the concrete pillars and the…

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