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July 27, 2022

Hi I am more of a woodworker and finish carpenter than framer and have a question about fixing my home. I have a 1910 craftsman with a huge attic that…

July 27, 2022

I am looking for advice before engaging in paying for architectural/engineering services.  So I know in the end I will need to pay for official approval of any design, but…

July 26, 2022

Hello, I would appreciate feedback about this small wooden cottage.  It is 72 years old, appears well built and rests on cinder blocks with large stones surrounding the blocks.  ( see…

July 22, 2022

Electrician installed the wrong outlet for our dryer hookup. I got the standard replacement dryer cord to replace the existing 3 prong cord, but then realized it didnt fit the…

July 22, 2022

I’m currently building and two story addition. The second story is eight feet shorter than the first story, the remaining eight feet will be a porch. Since this porch will…

July 22, 2022

After decades of toughing it out I've decided to add AC to my lil crib. Probably next year as I need to update my service entrance first and things move…

July 21, 2022

Coming back for a second pass.The photos are of the rail of a 1903 Queen Anne. Some of the 2X12 is original, some does not appear to be. All is…

July 21, 2022

Working at a client's yesterday and noted the pipe that is in the attached picture.We are in the Palouse, the wheat-growing region of the PNW. The soils here are pretty…

July 21, 2022

I have PT framing for a enclosed 8x16 porch I am replacing.  The roof is held up with temporary supports.  I need to store the PT outside for several weeks…

July 20, 2022

please see attached photoeither stain or smudge, grey/black color atop the wall running along withvirtually every wall stud and ceiling joist. Ideas what this might be from? or has somebody seen…