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Column to beam connection requires good, solid connectors. Whether using columns or headers of wood, steel or other materials, there are a number of connectors available to solidly connect your columns to the beam.

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Load bearing walls are very important in a home. A load bearing wall can support tons of weight and look just like a wall several feet away that supports no weight whatsoever. Removing a load bearing wall is often high on homeowners' to-do lists because doing this can turn two rooms into one, making a home feel more open and spacious. How to tell if a wall is load bearing is always a major question.

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Removing a load bearing wall is not for the faint of heart. A load bearing wall can support tons of weight. How to tell if a wall is load bearing can be tough, and seeking veteran professional advice to determine this is a smart thing your first time around.

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The wainscoting in our dining room is a favorite of my wife. This wall paneling looks so rich on the walls and sets a tone that you can't get any other way. The wood paneling system I chose was so simple to install. The paneling layout was done by the factory and required a minimum of effort to get it from the boxes onto the walls.

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