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What is this??
August 4, 2025

Hi folks,This is a 100+ year old midwest home and I tore out this bump in the wall and found bricks supported as shown in the picture. Trying to figure…
Existing joists notched best way to Strengthen.
August 3, 2025

I have a typical 1960s raised ranch house where an 15x20 addition was put on back in 70s. We are renovating the upstairs and I want to strengthen the floor so…
What fasteners to use for 1×4 cedar T&G soffit?
July 30, 2025

I'm getting ready to run cedar 1x4 tongue and groove soffit on a house, parallel with the rafters, see photo.I know I need to use stainless fasteners, not galvanized, to…
What To Do If Your Garage Door Cable Snapped?
July 30, 2025

You must act quickly if your garage door cable has snapped. Find out how having a professional replace your garage door cable may guarantee safety and stop additional damage.
Repairing decayed garage wall bottom plate embedded in concrete
July 30, 2025

Looking for advice on correcting the sins of the past in my garage. Unfortunately "tear down the garage and start over" isn't going to be a viable option, sunk cost…
Any suggestions about best carpet for basement
July 30, 2025

Give me suggestion about best carpet for basement?Budget does'nt matter but quality matters.Thanks in advance!
High durability shed question
July 28, 2025

Hi there, I am building a shed and want it to last a generation or two! I will likely use an OSB sheathing with integrated WRB and tape and flash…
Over-deck Roof Insulation – Partial Attic
July 28, 2025

In Climate zone 4A, 3/4 of my 1970s-era house has unvented cathedral ceilings on the upper floor. The rafters are 2x6s with fiberglass batts. Not much thermal performance here. The remaining…
Exterior Door Sill Detail
July 26, 2025

I am building my house and focused more on creating an efficient wall assembly and now I am having trouble determining a proper door sill detail and looking for advice.I…
Help sizing sonotube piers for 12×16 studio?
July 25, 2025

Howdy,I'm designing a 12x16 conditioned studio/workshop for my wife. Using (2 - 2x10) beams, resting on sonotubes on the corners and midspans, so 9 sonotubes total.I'm not sure what size sonotubes…

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