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Building a retaining wall 08-14-2018 02:22 PM by jennia The basement of our house is an exposed one. Is building a retaining wall can...	4	05-17-2023 12:06 PM
Roof Condensation, Shop Insulation question 02-13-2012 03:31 AM by SteveKorz Hey All, I am in the middle of redesigning my shop. I’m drawing out the el...	3	05-08-2023 09:09 AM
Converting shed to living space 12-29-2017 02:42 PM by Furnitude This is the pole barn/shed in my backyard. For historical preservation an...	428	03-29-2023 02:35 AM
Treehouse / deck - right size posts and joists 03-29-2013 02:17 AM by gbarron1 I’m building a free standing treehouse out of mostly recycled lumber from a d...	20	09-30-2022 03:08 PM
Plane the joist or cut the lally column? 02-27-2012 01:22 AM by OnMyOwn After ripping up carpeting to prep for a floating floor, a hump was discovere...	9	05-31-2021 10:14 AM
Shed Construction 04-07-2012 03:36 AM by Manitario Hey all, I’m planning to build a shed this spring; 10’x10’...	9	11-25-2020 04:51 PM
Close in a car port to make "MAN CAVE" 05-18-2012 05:22 PM by BigBrownLog I want to close in a carport that I have. It’s 21’ x 33’ wi...	12	11-20-2020 07:06 PM
Pole Barn Ceiling Insulation 11-21-2010 06:19 PM by lobbster Finishing the inside of a pole barn. Slab floor, 2×4 framed interior wal...	2	10-27-2020 07:22 AM
Zip System Sheathing 07-17-2011 02:50 PM by RJA I’m a DIY building a screen room on an existing deck. I’ll be pu...	3	09-12-2020 02:15 PM
Water in well electric conduit 06-13-2013 04:12 AM by BrownsFan I live in Indiana. We purchased a home last October.. it was built in 1995. ...	11	09-02-2020 11:57 AM
How to match 4'x8' sheathing on 16"O/C studs 04-26-2019 08:25 PM by Racer2007 I am going to build a 6’x8’ shed with 16”O/C studs but I ha...	5	09-02-2020 11:57 AM
What kind of drainage system will the home site have? 09-19-2011 07:44 AM by jemsss I am planning to build a new house.Building a home is a major challenge. Find...	6	09-02-2020 11:40 AM
Shed roof 01-17-2011 10:19 PM by handystanley I am planning on building a firewood storage shed. When I build it I want th...	20	08-31-2020 02:26 PM
DIY Concrete slab finishing 03-31-2011 04:57 PM by Dan Lyke I’m trying to finish up my plans for my workshop (been doing that for a...	8	08-31-2020 02:22 PM
Need a Good Electrician 10-04-2013 07:34 AM by carolinamanore I am in the process of purchasing a home and it will require a full rewire, w...	4	08-31-2020 02:21 PM
Shop within a shop construction - beginner help 04-16-2019 02:35 PM by DesertCollective First post here! Thanks in advance for taking a minute to help me out! I a...	6	08-30-2020 09:49 PM
Outside Decking 04-13-2011 04:48 AM by RJA I’m building a screen room on a pressure treated deck. It has wide roo...	6	08-30-2020 11:25 AM
Where to find online listing of Contractors/Builders 03-21-2009 03:03 PM by pinkfloydpuffer We are a new company that manufactures solar systems. We are looking for Cont...	3	08-30-2020 11:25 AM
Insulating a SHED ??? 03-12-2010 06:33 PM by rcp612 Do to my recent downsizing, I now have an 8’ X 12’ shed to transf...	9	08-30-2020 11:24 AM
insulating a shop with cinder block walls question 07-28-2010 12:56 AM by brantley Alright let me first say i have never done any structure work to a house besi...	4	08-30-2020 11:24 AM

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