After passing the HVAC and rough framing inspection, I now had permission to enclose the walls of the house. The first step was to ensure that I had minimal air leakage through the wall. Air in motion is quite efficient …
With the window trim completed, it was time to move on to the corner trim. I purchased two different sizes so that I could attach them together at a right angle but still have both sides extend the same distance …
Thanksgiving break was the perfect time to give the concrete a few days to cure, and although it takes about a month to cure fully, it is already at about 60% strength now and that will be plenty to support …
I figured that the most accurate way to position the footings for the deck would be to assemble the frame, ensure it is level and square, and then hang a plumb bob down where the center of the post will …
Since I moved out on my own, I have had the opportunity to live in 7 different houses/apartments. I would say all of them except the first one (you’ve got to start somewhere, right?) had a really nice feature that …
With all of the gang boxes nailed into place, it was now time to run the wires from the main panel to each individual outlet. Bear in mind that what we refer to in English as an electrical outlet is …
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The hot water supplies are installed just like the cold ones, except that it’s a good idea to insulate them to ensure that the hot water stays nice and hot as it travels from the tank to the fixture. There …