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Alternative Uses for Helical Piles

How installing helical piles at an angle allows them to be used to provide lateral... More

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Beam Stress and Strain: A Lesson in Statics

Clayton DeKorne explains how beams are governed by five principal factors that... More

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How Close Can a Mantel Be to a Fireplace?

Different standards apply to mantel and surround clearances, depending on whether... More

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10 Ways to Get Paid Faster ... and in Full

If you're in the remodeling business to make money, and not just earn a wage,... More

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Single-Point vs. Multi-point Blower Door Testing

Randy Williams explains the difference in these two types of tests, and when it's... More

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A Practical Approach to Built-in Bench Seating

Gary Striegler's practical and efficient method uses pattern-routed supports More

Tags: Wood, Carpentry
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Checking the Accuracy of Squares and Levels

Are your cuts a skosh off, your doors or windows half a bubble off plumb? More

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Calculating House Volume for Blower Door Tests

The only way to accurately measure air changes per hour is to accurately measure... More

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Evaluating Galvanized Deck Ledger Lag Screws

When checking for rust, examine both the lag screws and the fastener holes for... More

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Roof Jack Safety

Unless they are fitted with integral guardrails, roof jacks aren't a substitute... More

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