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INFOGRAPHIC: Strength of the Home
Construction How-To, Framing, Lumber and Composite
Seattle, Wash. – Attractive paint colors, landscaping and decorative millwork can all make a home exterior more appealing. However, it’s what lies beneath the surface that truly makes a house sturdy and reliable for the future. To illustrate the importance of selecting the right construction products to build a long-lasting, comfortable home, Weyerhaeuser has created the infographic “What Really […]
Flat TV Screen Frame
Construction How-To, Decorating, Framing, Projects
DIY Frame for your Flat Screen TV. By Danny Lipford
Adding Trim to Stain-Grade Wood Windows
Construction How-To, Framing, Windows & Doors
Clean Craftsman Trim for Stain-grade Wood Windows By Larry Walton
Replace a Rotten Sill Plate
By Mark Clement Removing and Replacing a Rotten Sill Plate.
Installing a New Exterior Door
Construction How-To, Framing, Remodeling, Windows & Doors
By Matt Weber From cutting access to framing and installation.
Frame a Home for Energy Efficiency (House Framing for Energy Efficiency)
Construction How-To, Energy Efficiency, Framing
Frame a New Home or Addition for Energy Efficiency.
DIY Build a Freestanding Deck
Construction How-To, Decks, Framing, Outdoor Living
By Matt Weber Build a Freestanding Cantilevered Deck Support by Parallel Beams.
Standing Strong: Building with Pre-fab Panels
Construction How-To, Framing, Lumber and Composite, walls
Building with pre-manufactured panels makes it simpler to brace walls for high winds and earthquakes.
Deck Framing Gone Wild
Applying the Cantilever Concept to Your Deck Designs
A Home with a Personal Stamp
Two Ways to Differentiate Your Home— Timber frame for the Expert, Kit-built for the Novice