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Problem installing fiber cement siding
I'm installing Hardie fiber cement siding. I'm installing 7-1/4" siding, using blind nailing, and those metal gauges that let one person hang the siding. I've put up 6 rows of…
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Reusing gutters
Is there any way to get aluminum gutters off so I can reuse them? My gutters are held on by nails that are pretty much flush with the back edge…
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Flashing question
I just added a small (2'x4') addition to my house to hold a gas fireplace. The addition has a shed roof that butts up against the wall of the house.…
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Framing walls for pantry
Can someone either give me some advice on how to frame an interior wall or point me to a good reference. I have a framing book, but it only talks…
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A silly little insulation question
As part of a remodel, I've taken off the dry wall on my exterior walls and am replacing the insulation. When I opened up the walls, I was surprised to…
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Removing studs on a gable end wall
I'm remodeling a ranch with a gable roof, and am moving some windows in the gable end wall. I've opened up the wall, and have found that the studs in…
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Moving windows in non-load bearing wall
I'm moving some windows as part of a remodel. I'll have to take out the old headers and put in new ones in somewhat different locations. The wall isn't load bearing. Am I correct…
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Working with old sheathing
I'm residing my house, which is 35 years old. I'm patching the sheathing in several places, because I'm moving doors and windows around, and I was hoping not to have…
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Patching sheathing
I'm residing my house, and as I've taken down the old siding, I can see that my sheathing has some holes in it in places. The sheathing is 1/2" and…
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Just curious about old housewrap
I'm residing my house. It's 35 years old, and I'm pretty sure that this siding has been on the house since the beginning. When I started taking off the old…