Home Building

Foundation Cracks: Should You Worry?

What to Look for When Buying a House

Iron Removal for Water Softeners

How to Frame a Single-Slope Roof

How to Assemble a Two-Hour Fire-Rated Wall

How to Read Plumbing Blueprints

How Much Rebar Is Used in the Construction of a Block Wall?

How Many Feet Deep Is an Average Basement?

National Building Codes for Framing Floor Joists

Second Floor House Framing Techniques

How Thick Is the Floor Between Two Levels?

How Many Nails Per Board in Roof Sheathing?

How Much of a Slope Do You Need for a Walkout Basement?

How to Calculate the Angle of a Gambrel Roof Truss

How Often Do You Put Screws on a Metal Roof?

Rebar Requirements in Concrete Wall Construction

How Far Apart Do I Set Rafters for a Tin Roof?

How to Install an Exterior Door on Cinder Blocks

How to Read Concrete Blueprints

What Is a Chain Wall?

How to Calculate the CFM of a Room

What Is an Air Conditioner Hard Start?

Advantages and Disadvantages of a Timber Truss Roof

Why Is My Just Poured Cement Crumbling?

Do I Need a Permit for a Tree House in My Backyard?

What Is the Rake of a Roof?

Standard Sizes of the Steps for a Front Porch

What Is the Difference Between a Split-Level and a Two-Story Home?

How Far Can You Span a 2X10 Floor Joist?

The Proper Way to Lay Out & Dig Footers

Stair Tread & Riser Calculations

How to Grout Beveled Tile

What Is a Common Pitch for a Hip Roof?

Cutting and Breaking Slate

How to Find the Square Feet of Stairs

How to Install Galvanized Roof Panels