Discussion Forum
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scarf joint in stain grade trim?
I have a client who is unhappy that I used a scarf joint in some stain grade trim, although he admits I did a beautiful job. Could anyone post photos…
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trailer for sale or rent…
Let me start by saying I didn't post this in classifieds because I'm not listing it yet, at this point I'm asking for advice / imput. Awhile back I bought and…
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surfboard from 2×6 and plywood
could I build one of these out of wood?...
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Free Book – Why Buildings Fall Down
Fast Eddie sent me this book with the proviso I pass it along when finished. I'll be honest - I find the writing so tedious and poorly presented, I couldn't…
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shingle most devastating crime
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091009/ap_on_bi_ge/us_shingle_thefts View Image website
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Back Porch Project
While staying with my mom recently (who was convalescing from a brief hospital visit) I decided her back porch needed a little remedial work. View Image View Image bakersfieldremodel.com
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debt consolidation
debt consolidation companies - know a good one? thanks View Image bakersfieldremodel.com
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no more credit
Just a brief ramble. The banks are changing the rules. No more credit. I just received notice one of my accounts is being closed. The few who can get it,…
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vote for the best tip
hey - how cool is this? - we can vote for the best construction tip here: http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/8728/update-were-giving-away-a-miter-saw (heh, heh, heh) View Image bakersfieldremodel.com
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ever installed a walk-in bathtub?
View Image Has anyone here installed a walk-in bathtub? I'm going to look at a job today where they want an ovesized walk-in tub installed. Here is a link to the…
Reader Projects
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frumpy front and boring back porches get character-building makeover
This utilitarian Los Angeles area cottage had served its original owner well for over 50 years - but she decided it was due for some face-lifting. In addition, it was determined...
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Complex cut & stack from pre-cut package
As my crew and I took on more complex framing projects, I found the roof framing was bogging us down. Walls and ceilings would go up quickly, then things would grind…
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Get hip to those tricky roof angles!
A hip roof with a square-cut fascia contains some tricky compound angles that can trip-up even the most experienced carpenter. Especially difficult is the compound angle on the fascia...
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Craftsman Style roof presents some challenges
At first glance, this didn't appear to be a complex roof at all - just a simple gable over a small rectangular room addition. Built in the craftsman style, 'tho, it…
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cottage kitchen: abuse victim gets new lease on life
This kitchen was a sorry mess when we arrived. It was gutted to the plaster, the sink and refrigerator were moved for a better layout, a new dishwasher was added,…
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Craftsman Room Addition phase 9
A challenging job for a difficult client, I did most the carpentry and drywall work myself, but used Extreme Plastering for the stucco (extremeplastering.com), and was very pleased with their...
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Craftsman Room Addition phase 8
I hired out the stucco, did the siding, insulation, and sheetrock myself. Keepin' on keepin' on, I would probably be done by Christmas, if I didn't have to replace a…
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Craftsman Room Addition phase 7
Here you can see some of the interior work taking place. (not my design - I am the general contractor)
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Craftsman Room Addition phase 6
The roof took a couple days, and went on just in time - it rained all the following weekend. Not my design - I am the general contractor.
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Craftsman Room Addition phase 5
Once the roof was sheathed there was still a lot to do. There was some "pickup" framing (meaning loose ends that needed to be tied up), and the utilities had…