This afternoon I'm going on a hike with my youngest daughter Kelly. We're doing a fairly easy hike up to the top of Rattlesnake Mountain just north of Squam Lake. It's really more like a big hill. It should be a good time and my guess is it will be crowded as it's a fairly […]
Modify Wood and Attic Trusses TIPS Trusses can be modified or changed Structural engineer must be consulted WATCH truss videos below! Replace with common rafters CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! Mike, from Cleveland, Ohio, wrote to me: Tim, great reading your tips. I've got a question, I would like to convert […]
The following photo was taken in 1986 on or about June 24th. The location of the photo was 3166 N. Farmcrest Drive, Amberley Village, Ohio. You can clearly see two distinct soil profiles in the photo. The light-brown clay soil that's about four feet thick was produced by the Wisconsin Continental glacier that was starting […]
"Yes, small shelves can go in between wall studs in a garage. You can stack small items, boxes of nails, aerosol cans, boxes of garden fertilizer, and many other things on these tiny shelves." How To Garage Shelving Ideas Use thin plywood between 2x4s Electric cable staples are shelf cleats 88 feet of shelving from […]
A hot water recirculating system can give you instant hot water, but you must mind some important safety tips! Follow this guide for proper installation of your recirculating hot water system.
How to avoid brush marks in paint, and remove them from poor paint jobs? Painting has its share of special professional techniques, and paint, paint brushes and surface prep, are answers to avoid brush marks. Removing them takes some sanding and elbow grease.
How can you tell if you have Chinese drywall? References to information regarding problem drywall and associated corrosion. What causes the bad health effects and corrosion of metal in the houses? I've got the answers!!
Masonry structures are not waterproof. Water will pass through stone, block, brick and mortar. If improper installation of your masonry walls can't be easily repaired, you may be able to stop the leaks with high quality water repellents.
Column and beam construction must be done with properly sized beams to support a load bearing wall. Columns must be properly located, and the choice of a steel beam, wood beams, or beams made of laminate or other materials available today is also best left to the pros! Solid column and beam construction calls for the hiring of a structural engineer to get you started.
Brick water repellents stop water infiltration into your brick and masonry walls. Coat them with a clear water repellent. Be sure your don't coat the brick with a film forming sealer that can cause damage to the brick itself.
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