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Home ImprovementBy Evelyn Fielding January 2nd, 2011
The ridge board runs the length of the building and provides support for the tops of the rafters, helping the whole roof structure work together as a system. The ridge board must be set as perfectly as possible, so take your time and use careful measurements.
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Interior Home RepairBy Evelyn Fielding October 30th, 2010
During remodeling projects, you may need to convert an existing plug-in outlet into a junction box, perhaps if you're going to build cabinets or closets in the area. You must keep the junction box cover accessible, but it's dangerous to simply leave an outlet in a place difficult to reach.
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