Category: Carpentry
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How To Refinish A Deck That Was Mistakenly Painted With Latex Paint
One of our friends is asking for some help with his deck. He is a new home owner and wanted to clean up his deck and decided to use some primer and latex paint instead of staining. The results are pretty ugly and the paint is chipping off in wear areas and in random areas…
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How To Repair Your Homes Rim Joist And Sill Plate
A friend asks about some water damage he found along his foundation when he removed his deck and he is wondering just how hard it will be for him to do the work himself or if he needs to hire a structural engineer and a contractor. The problem is pretty common on homes that have…
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How To Deal With Floor Joists That Need To Be Cut Or Moved For Plumbing
One of our friends asks about a bathroom remodel they are doing and while replacing their toilet the installation of the new waste line means they need to cut into a joist more than they should. When doing this you will be weakening the structure around an important area that needs to carry some weight.…
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How To Building Stairs And Installing Handrails To Code Standards
A friend is asking about a rental property he just purchased from a VA Auction and is intending to rent out for a few years until he retires and moves to this location when he is older. Right now he is using it as a vacation home and is in the process of preparing it…
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How To Know If Wall Cracks Are Pointing To Foundation Problems
A friend asks about a new home they just bought. It is a 1950’s home that was built on cement block and the home is in general good condition for its age. Obviously there needs to be a lot of upgrades performed to bring it up to today’s standards but it is livable and most…