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April 30, 2022

I am in the process of switching from radiant baseboards to in slab radiant heat. I have an open floor plan 3500sq foot split level home in northern MN. I…

April 30, 2022

Hello,I have some 1 x 6 Pine boards with 95A-H-F10 and some with 88Z-H-F10 stamped on the ends does anybody know what these stamps mean?Could it be that the boards…

April 26, 2022

Hey all, I want to add a laundry sink to our utility room. I was planning on tapping into the existing plumbing for the washing machine. The utility room shares…

April 25, 2022

Hello. I've been wanting to demolish the coat closet between my kitchen and living room/dining room for open space (see picture). I am not an expert, otherwise, I wouldn't be…

April 25, 2022

Looking for correct flashing detail for old windows with weight pockets. We have an 1927 cottage with original windows, exterior trim and shingles. Trying to figure out what to do…

April 25, 2022

Hi y’all!I am currently converting a shed into a guest house.  I am planning to put tile in.  The subfloor is OSB and has joists going both directions and I…

April 23, 2022

My small project (200 sq ft) needs shake shingle siding. Top grade cedar shingles have high price and low (in my area) availability. Is there a high quality cedar alternative…

April 22, 2022

My project is remodeling a garage into conditioned space. Part of the project is installing a 2x4 sleeper system over the existing slab and 6 mil plastic, installing 1 1/2"…

April 20, 2022

I have an unfinished basement where I want to add 4" of ceiling height to a small area. The area currently has 2 x 10 joists that are spread a…

April 20, 2022

I recently purchased a large number fo cabinets from a company. As I was installing them i noted that alot of the carcass construction was fairly poor, ie nails shot…