I've been using the Milwaukee 2420-22 Hackzall kit in my remodeling and deck-building business since late last summer.
Forget “no maintenance”: These products require periodic cleaning and upkeep to prevent mold stains.
Custom shower niches; working inside the bubble
Laminating a curved stair rail takes sturdy forms and a lot of clamps.
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Defining your niche can help in downtimes
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Q. Plans for a freestanding deck call for new piers about 2 feet from the house foundation. Is it necessary to dig down to the bottom of the house's footing to reach undisturbed soil, or would the dirt around the foundation of a 60-year-old house be compacted enough to be con sidered undisturbed -...
A kitchen bump-out provided the perfect opportunity for a small terrace off the master bedroom.
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Q: Tile Doorway Detail When there's an entry between an exterior tiled deck and an interior living space, how should the threshold be detailed so that the doorway doesn't leak? My client uses a wheelchair and would like the interior and exterior floors to be in approximately the same plane.
A casual inspection of just about any wooden boardwalk or ocean-side deck provides ample evidence of what a harsh coastal environment can do. Fortunately, there is help at hand to guide builders toward code-conforming deck design and good construction practice. Design for Code Acceptance 6:...