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Bathroom Gut Job

ElBot, member | May 1st, 20133 comments

This was a 100% bathroom remodel. We had a company that was contracted to work for Home Depot come in to do it and it took less than 2 weeks to finish. We would absolutely recommend using the same...

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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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Claw Foot Bath Tub = Up Dated Bathroom

vanstonew, member | January 14th, 2013

This remolded / updated bathroom started with the claw foot tub that my friend gave me. The claw foot tub was bigger than the old tub, so I had to redsign the bathroom (this is my house) in order to...

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Interior Colors for the 2012-13 Winter Season

Generation_Homes, member | November 27th, 2012

The 2012-13 winter interior color season is focused on mixing things up with bold color opposites and unique combinations that haven't been seen traditionally. These new and unusual color match ups...

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Repair a hole in drywall

lahatte, member | September 19th, 20121 comment

For repairing holes, small or large, in drywall, I like to use a 'backer' material, such as a scrap of OSB, or whatever, anything that is thin but can accept drywall screws. Cut a strip of the backer...

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Choosing a Cost-Effective Wall System

ScottG, contributing writer | June 26th, 20121 comment

Erik Olofsson wants to build an energy-efficient house in the mountains of British Columbia, something with walls close to R-40. He wonders whether a double-stud wall is the most economical way to reach his goals.

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Choosing the Best High Performance Wall System

ScottG, contributing writer | December 6th, 2011

Planning a house for a cold climate, a builder weighs the merits of double 2x4 stud walls vs. 2x6 walls with exterior rigid foam insulation.

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How to Build a 'Perfect Wall'

ScottG, contributing writer | November 28th, 20113 comments

Adding rigid foam insulation to the outside of the building reduces thermal bridging. Choosing the right insulation for the wall cavity is another question altogether

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Vented siding section drawing: Cedar shingles above fiber cement; over exterior foam

FHBdotcom, editor | November 27th, 20113 comments

This detail from Green Building Advisor was the basis of our front wall design..

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PODCAST: Air-Tight Window Installation

DanMorrison, Executive editor, Fine Homebuilding & Green Building Advisor | July 11th, 20111 comment

Windows represent the biggest potential holes in the building envelope. Think about it: the rough openings are just big holes — until you actually plug the opening with a window.

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Framing Basics: 3 Tips for Laying Out Wall Plates

FHBdotcom, editor | June 24th, 20114 comments

Larry Haun and Scott Grice share some basic techniques and show off some unique tools in the latest edition of our framing-skills miniseries

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Framing Basics: 6 Tips for Spreading Wall Plates on a Subfloor

FHBdotcom, editor | June 9th, 20111 comment

Framers Larry Haun and Scott Grice demonstrate how to efficiently lay down, cut to length, and tack down wall plates before assembling new walls

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Townhome Fireplace, Built-ins, Wainscoting, and Molding - Before and After from an amature

Ayersman, member | April 20th, 20111 comment

My own home by an amature wood worker. After looking at sky-rocketing cost estimates and generic options offered, I decided to take on the task of creating a quality classical Living, Dining Room...

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Paneled Hallway with Window Seats

LARRY_Smith, member | April 6th, 2011

The windows were custom made Mahogany. Each window seat has a small book case painted white and topped in Mahogany.

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Fixing Framing Problems: Use Your Eyes to Find Crooked Studs, Headers, and Beams

FHBdotcom, editor | February 11th, 20111 comment

In this "Building Skills" video framer Scott Grice demonstrates a few easy ways that you can use line-of-sight to identify serious issues before they're buried under drywall.

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Building Skills: How to Build an Arched Rough Opening

FHBdotcom, editor | November 24th, 20101 comment

Carpenter Scott Grice shows how easy it is to frame an arched doorway using a few backer blocks and two plywood arcs.

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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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How to Keep Noise Under Control

ScottG, contributing writer | November 9th, 20105 comments

Too much noise is a nagging environmental problem that can be every bit as objectionable as cold air drafts or low indoor air quality. Noise from an outdoor source--a nearby freeway or construction...

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