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Category : Carpentry

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I have a stringer pulling away from the header. I really don't want to rebuild the stairs. I was thinking along the lines of a L bracket and lag bolts. Any help appreciated.

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NEED PROCEDURE FOR ATTACHING TILTING FLAT SCREEN TV BRACKET TO SHEETROCKED, STEEL STUDDED WALL.

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Can I use old engine oil to preserve wood. The wood is for a garden project and has been sourced from a demolition job.

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I would like to build a pergola over my drive without using any middle supports that might get hit. Proposed structure is 30' x 34'. How can this be done with wood or will I need steel beams?

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I want to line the wall of a room with some material that will enable me to hang multiple pictures easily. The walls are currently very hard and I need to muse something that pins with go into easily. The ...

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Hello Mr Dominick I had replace the old analog thermostats with a digital honeywell rth221b and all the wire correct but my heater is still not running.my heater is using gas.can you help

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I would like to completely remove a window from our home.   I don't want it replaced.   How do I repair the exterior portion with the existing siding I have?   We are not residing the house.

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I have an outdoor grill that has no doors on the front or back to keep the air from blowing out the flames. Is there a free plan of how to build a surround for it. Thanks in advance.

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I recently came into possession of this beautiful table, when I got it, it had wrighting and drawings all over the top, well I got all that off, and now I have these spots, and I don't know what I ...

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I want to hang a small table with these folding mounting brackets that I found on amazon. They are 20 dollars for two of them and since I obviously don't want to waste money so just wanted to know how ...

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Hello, sorry about the blank question lol .. I'm a brick mason and i have a little knowledge about tile floors but know nothing about a shower pan .. I'm building one in my own house that measures 4'6"X 6' ...

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