How to Handle Truss Roof Lifting
Bob Schmidt shows you how to handle a common problem that can occur when you have a truss style roof in your home. Expansion and contraction of roof trusses causing truss lift in winter.
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Drywall: Attaching Drywall
Expert advice on attaching drywall panels to studs and joists .
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Basement Framing Layout
Bob Schmidt shows you how to layout basement walls to have them straight, square and plumb.
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Basement Framing Layout, Part 2
Bob Schmidt shows you how to lay out your basement walls to be straight square and plumb
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How to Install a Basement Wall Panel
Learn how to easily remove a finished basement wall panel. It only takes 4 minutes to remove and reinstall this basement wall system for remodeling or waterproofing.
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Fixing Bouncy Floors
We'll show you three ways to stiffen up your bouncy floor—by adding bridging, installing plywood along the joists and adding a wall or beam under the floor. Any one of the three can solve your problem, depending on your situation. It's not a lot of work or expensive.
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Screen Porch Construction
You can add a spacious, airy outdoor porch to your home. We'll show you everything you need to complete the project yourself, including how to frame the porch, attach it to your house and all of the finishing details. Sure, it'll take a lot of time and work, but once it's done, you can beat the ...
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How to Install Joist Hangers
If you install them properly, joist hangers will keep your decks and floors strong as wood dries, twists, shrinks and ages. We'll show you a four-step method for installing joist hangers that will ensure that your floor or deck stays flat and strong. So the next time you hold a square dance or ...
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How Joists Work
Learn how to maintain floor strength when you have to cut or drill joists for ducts, pipes, cables or other modifications. Following the rules will keep your floors flat, strong and safe.
