Building Construction

Skid foundation support

I am building this shed. http://www.betterbarns.com/thisPlan.asp?ProductID=2004 Because of the location, I think the be...

2 comments posted 19yrs

posted by jack

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by jack

How to insure subs clean up after themselves

Ths questions is for the Contractors out there. Besides withholding money until they do clean up, what methods do you us...

10 comments posted 19yrs

posted by adamtanderson

10 comments posted 19yrs posted by adamtanderson

Correctly framing 45 degree angles in walls

I'm finishing off my basement, and am having some issues figuring out how to properly build the walls to follow my...

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posted by psubill78

14 comments posted 19yrs posted by psubill78

Updated our house blog

Hey, everyone! Just a heads-up that I just updated our house blog. I'd been stowing away photos with no time to mak...

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posted by linux4all

32 comments posted 19yrs posted by linux4all

Cutting holes in engineered wood rim board?

Hi everyone, Is it possible to cut a 10" hole in a 14" engineered wood rim board? I need to run a 10" vent from the kit...

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posted by vinhdam

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by vinhdam

Installing windows in T-111 siding

What's the best way to install a new construction window in T-111 siding? If you just place the window against the...

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posted by dthompson4389

8 comments posted 19yrs posted by dthompson4389

Update: Contractor/Deck Nightmare

I have made multiple posts on my troubles with building a deck and conflicts with my contractor. Well the story is not...

10 comments posted 19yrs

posted by orangele2003

10 comments posted 19yrs posted by orangele2003

Should ALL bathroms have vent to outside?

I live in a duplex and the bathroom/shower does NOT have ANY vent for the steam to outside. Shouldn't ALL bathrooms...

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posted by me

20 comments posted 19yrs posted by me

Missing Septic Tank Cover

I just had my Septic tank pumped out. And discovered that the prior owner of the house had lost or broken the inspectio...

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posted by claudeiii

8 comments posted 19yrs posted by claudeiii

Drywalling Question

Going to be drywalling a few rooms in my basement. I don't want to spend the money on a drywall Gun. Is there an at...

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posted by stevecornick

28 comments posted 19yrs posted by stevecornick

Attaching Oak Handrail

Any advise or websites that will teach me how to attach a oak handrail to a hollow newel post (not hollow enough to get...

2 comments posted 19yrs

posted by <doccook

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by <doccook

Subdividing Property

Hi everyone, We have a question I had thought would be simple , but so far , we&#39;re stumped. We own rural property i...

10 comments posted 19yrs

posted by GordoSTI

10 comments posted 19yrs posted by GordoSTI

Trades & Salaries

I&#39;m thinking about learning a trade, Plumbing, Steamfitter, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Electrician. I&#39;m i...

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posted by craig_wilson_p

20 comments posted 19yrs posted by craig_wilson_p

Shear wall question

Hello,I am putting a foundation under a house. I want to pour a footing directly in the ground. So will have a hole und...

10 comments posted 19yrs

posted by tonyg618

10 comments posted 19yrs posted by tonyg618

Post replacement question

Good evening. I have a doubled 2x10 joist in my basement with a 4x4 post supporting it partway along its span. The post...

36 comments posted 19yrs

posted by nospam

36 comments posted 19yrs posted by nospam