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Cut ridge beam help! !
Hi , I've got a cottage which I've gutted , two of the 4 purlins are cut in half which I am sure should be whole,but what I am concerned about is the ridge beam and supporting it. The ridge beam is in...
 
storage loft constructin
Trying to figure out how much weight I can put on my 12x12 loft. 4x4 posts. 2x10 headers (1/side) with 2x6 joists on 16" centers
 
storm shutters on hardiplank
I am having hardiplank installed on my house and I want to put storm shutters on the windows. What is the best way to install the pintle on the 1X3 hardiplank boards that will frame the windows? Under...
 
remove drill chuck from 10-inch Craftsman Radial Saw?
Can anyone explain how to remove a drill chuck from a 10-inch Craftsman Radial Saw (Model No. 113.29461)? The chuck is on the opposite end of the motor shaft from the saw blade side. A picture in the...
 
Hanging a porch swing
Can I hang a porch swing on a ceiling truss that's 2x6 and 8' long
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Squaring an existing building
I have an old garage building that we moved and it's out of square. What's the best way to square it. It's 12 x 16 and is sitting on blocks in the corners One side is leaning forward
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Hanging an awkward heavy cupbaord
Hi, I'm no DIY expert, but I usually manage to bumble through, but this has me stumped. I have a quite heavy (10-15kg) old pine cupboard that needs to be attached to a wall. The problem is that I...
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Hornets
How can I get rid of very large hornets living under the cedar shingles of my house
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Finish nail gun
I have a 15 gauge 35 degree finish nail gun can I use 15 gauge 34 degree finish nails without any damage to the nail gun
 
Deck footing heaving
Hi, I just recently purchased a home, and noticed that since the frost has thawed, one of my deck posts/footings has heaved up. I live in a very clay area that does not drain very well. I will be...
 
Can I replace lp siding with hardy board in the rain?
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what is the weight ratio of 1/2" plywood cdx
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Where do I buy plywood supplies nearby GLendale AZ 85304
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How much weight per foot will a 3/4 plywood decking support placed on 2x8 joist 24" centers 8' long
A piece of plywood 3/4 on 2x8 joist on 24 inch center 8 feet long what per sq. foot weight can it hold?
 
what kind of saw i.e circular, miter jig would be needed to cut the pieces for a large dollhouse?
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