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Begin With the End in Mind: Shed Layout and Floor Framing

TheTimberTailor, member | April 8th, 20138 comments

Layout considerations begin before the first board is cut or fastener is driven. Beginning with the end in mind will assure optimal results for your shed project.

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A Step Ahead to Build a Shed

TheTimberTailor, member | March 29th, 2013

Being a step ahead in building a simple shed can help speed up the process. A SketchUp model can give you that step ahead by clarifying the planning, parts and procedure for a very basic yet functional backyard shed.

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Simple Steps for Window- and Door-Framing Layout

FHBdotcom, editor | July 8th, 20111 comment

Learn a few measuring shortcuts that make accurate rough-opening layouts a snap

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Shoring up a load-bearing wall

rwotzak, Web Producer | January 31st, 20112 comments

When I need to install a header for a new window or door in a bearing wall, I shore up the wall with a temporary row of angled 2x4s alongside the existing wall. As shown in the drawing, the temporary...

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Garage-header installation made easy

FHBdotcom, editor | January 31st, 2011

The Parallam beams used as headers atop Simpson garage-door walls are heavy. They are typically 31/2 in. wide by 16 in. deep by 22 ft. long. I don't want to move one of these beams around any more...

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How to Draw An Arc When Framing an Arched Doorway

FHBdotcom, editor | November 18th, 20106 comments

Cut perfect plywood arcs to frame curved window or door rough openings. All you need is a tape measure, a pencil, and these simple layout tips.

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Jambing with SketchUp: Create and Add an Exterior Door Component

TheTimberTailor, member | September 21st, 20101 comment

This Digital Jobsite session shows some ideas for using an "outline" method and SketchUp's "follow me" tool to create profiled millwork in an exterior door component for the shed model.

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Modern Makeover - The Living Room

MAK_DESIGN_BUILD, member | March 29th, 20101 comment

Remodeled Living Room - added fireplace, sustainable cabinetry, new doors and windows. Reframed roof to increase ceiling height, finished concrete slab.

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Fait Accompli: Our First House...Finished

sjdehner, member | May 13th, 20095 comments

After almost two years of steady work our passive-solar house is now "officially" built. Looking back it hardly seems possible... Thanks to a combination of mutual enthusiasm, several talented...

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Wall Sheathing 101: When to Measure and When to Wing It

FHB_WEB, member | March 4th, 2009

Determining what to do with window and door openings

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The Shed

crookedshack, member | November 25th, 20082 comments

This is where the lawn mower lives. We have never really gotten along, and about a year ago he became really depressed about our relationship. I figured the best way to make amends was with a new...

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