Wood-framed buildings use standard dimensional lumber as the load-carrying members, divided into two categories: posts, which are vertical elements holding up the structure’s weight and transferring that weight to the foundation, and beams, which support the weight between the poles. Of the two, posts are much more easily understood, as they only have to be … Read more
Home maintenance can be challenging, especially when buying a used home from someone who hasn’t paid as much attention to their home as they should have. Homebuyers encounter a common problem: their new home’s siding is not in the best shape. The standard solution to this problem is to put new siding on the house … Read more
Attic stairs are a great convenience, making it easy to go up into the attic at any time and utilize the space up there for storage. While there have always been people who use a ladder to get up into their home’s energy or attic, attic ladders, and attic stairs are much safer, as the … Read more
The attic knee wall is a great addition to any home with an attic. The real question is whether or not that attic space is usable. Today’s homes are mostly built with trusses, as that’s a more cost-effective way to add roof insulation and provide the roof with the support it needs. Trusses also allow for … Read more
The miter saw table has become one of the most useful power tools in many workshops, replacing the radial arm saw, which has all but faded into the dustbins of history, if not the dustbins of our workshops. The miter saw blade is more versatile than a radial arm saw blade, but it is also … Read more