Category: Carpentry
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How To – Installing Plywood Decking Over Floor Joists
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 that you make sure your joists / rim joists are aligned so the home is square. Using a tape measure…
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How To – Caisson Foundations For Steel Buildings Without Concrete Pad Floors
Steel post and frame buildings are great when a regular shed is too small to meet your needs. Many people that live in rural areas will use them for storing a variety of items and depending on what you are storing the need for a concrete slab and perimeter foundation may not be part of…
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How To – Repairing A Rotted Exterior Door Jam Molding
All wood products will eventually decay and in this howto we will cover how you can repair a rotted door jam and molding. The first thing you have to do is find the problem. When decay sets in on painted surfaces you will often find that the piece will look relatively ok from the outside…
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How To – Wood Filler And Repair Products To Hide Damage
No matter how nice you are to your cabinets, floors and furniture there is going to come a time when you cause some damage that needs to be repaired. The first thing you need to keep in mind when repairing damage is… no matter how well you do the job your in-laws will walk into…