Discussion Forum
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Venting a shed roof
Doing a garage addition to my house, front of house is a gable, 4/12 pitch, addition is on the side with the roof ending in the side wall 4/12 pitch…
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problem with wide plank flooring
I installed about 800 square feet of 9" wide white pine flooring this past summer, and I am experiencing what I believe to be excessive shrinkage. Some of the planks…
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Tips for framing a sauna
Hello, It has been a long time since I posted here. I am building a sauna in a small area of my basement and have a few questions about the…
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Using foam blocks for foundation
I will be tearing down my attached garage and will be putting in a new foundation. I would like to use the foam foundation blocks, not sure what brand. I…
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Mold on windows
Hello all, Its been a while since I posted. I installed Semco awning windows in my house this past winter and, it being winter I did not finish the sash,…
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Building muntins
Got to make some carriage doors with true divided light. Anyone know of a good reference on the subject. Went to my local tool supply for a router bit but…
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leaky block foundation
Hello all.It's been a while since I have visited these pages. We sold our old new house and bought a new old house. The foundation is block and in sad…
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Japanese Bath
I have been searching for plans on how to build a traditional Japanese bathtub, " Ofuro" as it is called. Anyone out there ever build one or know where to…
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competitive trim pricing
I was just wondering what you finish carpenters are charging for installations. I have a small finish carpentry buis. and I usally charge per sq. ft. as a base and…
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questions about stucco ?
anybody know about " acralastic coat " as a final coat for a traditional stucco exterior? Is it worth the extra cost? the house is in the Chicago suburbs. Thanks