beam spans
i am going to build a pergola(trelis)it will be 20+20 in size .i am going to us 4+6 post,and i dont wont any post in the middle what size of lumber...
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almost 13 years by potter
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Curved Baseboards
I am currently in the process of having a house built. We have two curved walls (an inside curve and an outside curve), the woodwork is all staine...
almost 13 years by Mike U
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De-Stressing Wood
Anyone know where to find a company that de-stresses wood in Arizona?
almost 13 years by Michael Pizzano
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wheelbarrow plans
does anyone know where I can get plans to build a medium-sized wooden wheelbarrow, using only store-bought wheels?
almost 13 years by pine belonka
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Anyone Familiar with Studmaster?
I'm interested in a framing tool that allows you to layout studs (16 & 24" OC) without using a tape measure. I realize I could make this jig, but ...
almost 14 years by kim tate
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Cabinet doors, MDF or Plywood?
I would like the Euro-style cabinet doors in my kitchen. I have gotten conflicting opinions about the best quality door front. Given that solid woo...
about 13 years by pine belonka
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Clear staining a new Deck.
Approximately six weeks ago I had a new deck built to replace my rooted one. Pressuretreated wood was used and I want to apply a clear stain howev...
about 13 years by aplemi
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Wood Deck Designs?
Where can I find a sight on the web that allows me to view many deck designs?
about 13 years by Keleka
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answers375
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Front porch
I am going to put a wrap around porch on my house but am unsure as to how to secure the posts to the deck. As I may us turned posts I cant lag them...
about 13 years by frosty
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answers944
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Older deck
My deck is about 10 years old. It's not in to bad of shape no rot just some weathered boards. Is there a product that is like a paint/stain that wo...
about 13 years by Dennis_H
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how to soften glue
I need to take apart a child's chair that my father made about 50 years ago in order to replace a broken leg. The joints are all very secure and s...
about 13 years by Dennis_H
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Repair Wood Rot at bottom of Wooden Grand Portico Columns
I have 4 circular columns. They are wooden, round, painted and approximately 20+ foot high. At the bottom of these 4 columns, there is deteriorat...
about 13 years by Loucelone
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window trim problem
I have 10 small windows in my house that need trimming. However, they are recessed back from the drywall about 1/4". It seems ridiculous to build ...
about 13 years by Hugo
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answers488
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Resource Book for building Stairs
I'm looking for a good resource book for building stairs.I'm rebuilding my basement staircase. I don't have the diamensions with me.My stairs have ...
about 13 years by swn
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Chair rail on Plaster?
HAs anyone ever attached a chair rail to a plaster wall? The plaster is old and I am afraid to either damage the wall or put upa rail that will ea...
about 13 years by Wick
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answers228
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Table Saw voltage
Is there an advantage to re-configuring my 110V table saw motor to 220V? If so, what are the advantages?
about 13 years by Tom in Virginia
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sound proofing an existing wall?
i would like to find sound proof wall panels to put up on an existing wall or perhaps sound proof tiles that could be glued to a thin plywood and t...
about 13 years by Wick
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answers642
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sound proofing an existing wall?
i would like to find sound proof wall panels to put up on an existing wall or perhaps sound proof tiles that could be glued to a thin plywood and t...
about 13 years by dunncs
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answers965
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PURLIN BLOCKS IN STUD WALL
I AM BULIDING A NEW HOUSE AND I WANT TO KNOW IF PURLIN BLOCKS ARE NEEDED IN A 2X4 STUD WALL? DOES IT ACTUALLY ADD MUCH STRENGTH & IF SO DO YOU DO A...
about 13 years by FRAMER
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Finish board for hardwood floor
I need advice on how to screw a finsh board from my hardwood floor into the kitchen. I would like to be able to remove this board in the future to ...
about 13 years by MikeB0358
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