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Replacing old door jambs placed in holes in concrete
October 25, 2023

The attached pic shows what I found when I removed the rotting jambs from an exterior basement door in my 1951 brick house. The jambs were set into holes that…
Fireplace – CUSTOM THROAT DAMPER HANDLE?
October 25, 2023

Hello All!I am interested in a custom damper handle like the one pictured with the red arrow.I've reached out to several companies but have been unsuccessful. Does anyone know a company…
Adding attic insulation
October 24, 2023

Hello all. Retired carpenter here with an insulation question. My house sits on a slab with all water lines under the slab. This last summer a leak developed ondee the…
Exposed fastener metal roof with solar panels
October 22, 2023

I just began building a 1 bedroom ADU. I am doing as much as I can myself with a couple of helpers. The goal is to build a pretty good…
Stucco weep screed blocked
October 21, 2023

We’re trying to ensure our stucco has proper drainage, and they are finishing the final color coat. We noticed them starting to apply stucco to the bottom of the weep…
Looking for your opinion on sheathing instead of T1-11
October 20, 2023

Does T1-11 plywood (not OSB) have any special treatment done to it compared to normal 19/32 plywood? Is the only difference it having tongue and groove ends, vertical cuts every…
Floor drain in my new garage
October 19, 2023

I’m building a garage and want to install a floor drain. The township inspector says it’s permissible (required, in fact) to slope the floor toward the door. I’d like to…
Wooden Flagpole Posts Material, Locust or Pressure Treated
October 18, 2023

I have a 30ft wooden flagpole. Quite old but in good condition. It was at a neighbors house for over 50 years. I dug around it and then cut the…
Stuck in the dilemma of choosing a faucet
October 17, 2023

Has anyone used WOWOW brand faucets? I happened to see this brand of faucets. The price is affordable and the quality seems to be good, but I am worried about…
Replacing columns supporting screened porch above small patio
October 17, 2023

Help! How should I go about and replace these?

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