In this HowTo we will cover the 4 basic parts of a house structure.

Yes I know you are saying there are so many items in a house how …

Plywood is used in a variety of places around our home. It can be found on our roofs, in our walls, floors and cabinets.

Plywood gets its name from the way it is made. Thin …

Most wear on your home will come from external elements. Wind, rain, snow, ice and uv rays from sunlight will all cause your home to break down over time. Unfortunately there is little you can do to stop …

Steel post and frame buildings are great when a regular shed is too small to meet your needs.

Many people that live in rural …

Whether you are hanging a picture or installing a light switch there are many times when you need to locate the studs that are in your finished walls.

Some people will suggest a tap and …

After you have installed your floor joists the next step is installing the plywood decking that will be the base for your home’s floors.

Before you begin this part of your project it is important …

There are many times when building an addition, deck or other project requires the use of steel Joist or beam hangers but how do you know when to …

Framing is the process of building the supporting structure of a project whether it be a home or a deck or a shed.

To build your project correctly so roofs can support snow, walls can withstand wind loads …