Discussion Forum
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25 Years of Cigarette Smoke in Old House
Smoker has lived 25+ years in nice old (1920s) house we're interested in buying. I realize getting rid of smell would be difficult and pretty extensive renovation is planned. Still,…
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Deck Material Sizing?
I want to build a 16ft wide x 12ft deep deck along one side of house, with beam running parallel to house and 12ft joists extending from ledger on hangers. Would…
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Craftspeople in the Movies?
Lately I’ve been interested in understanding or attempting to understand the sense of satisfaction dedicated professional craftspeople get from their work. Pursuit and mastery of some endeavor whether it be…
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zen of carpentry
Looking for books that describe training, life, work, art of being a carpenter. Not so much the technical, how-to side of things, but the education and philosophy of a seasoned…