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Rough Sawn Sill Plate
December 18, 2024

I'm in the process of repairing the foundation of a 2100 sq ft. house. The beam will be replaced but my issue is at the sill plate on the exterior…
Temporary Wall Alternative
December 18, 2024

I know it's standard practice to build temporary walls on either side of a load bearing wall for removal. In my situation the load bearing wall, the floor joists, and…
Hvac return size
December 17, 2024

Is 18x12 filter size return large enough? 773 sq ft house. Im getting quotes to replace furnace and condenser w\heat pump. Several quoters have said 2 ton & that existing…
Floor Vibration
December 16, 2024

Homeowner, finishing basement.The first floor (basement ceiling) has the "china cabinet" shake type of vibration. Not really any noticeable bounce or sponginess. Just vibration - the high stiffness, low mass…
What should be in every homeowner’s toolbox?
December 13, 2024

My son just bought his first home. I would like to put together a toolbox of useful things for him. I am thinking the stuff I use the most -…
18″-24″ Vanity, Rough Plumbing
December 10, 2024

From concrete floor to centerline of drain is 19-1/2". Going with either a 18" or 24" vanity, most likely 18" since it's a small powder room. As you can see…
Soliciting window framing opinion/advice
December 10, 2024

Soliciting framing advice:Did the framer put this bathroom window in crooked? The right side of the window is 3/4” higher than the left. You can see there’s a scrolled strip…
Looking for Private Inspector for New Home Build
December 9, 2024

I am in the process of building a new home in North Carolina. I have a designer/builder lined up, who I trust and saw other homes they built. But I…
Double Pocket Door — Is it Better to Use One Track or Connect Two?
December 6, 2024

I'm retrofitting a double pocket door in an old house and want to use Johnson Hardware's 2020 rollers and their heavy 200 series I-beam track. For 2' double doors Johnson…
need to make hole in structural cmu wall larger, then add reinforcement
December 4, 2024

Existing 18 wide x 12" height hole near floor, thru cmu structural wall. Wall supports roof rafters. Need to enlarge hole to 18 x 18". 1-Hole was cut thru wall…

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