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March 5, 2024

Updated: April 3, 2024

LONG Nails for Pole Barns and Post Frame Applications, from Maze Nails

Available hot dipped galvanized and oil-quenched hardened steel with three shank styles, Maze has a nail for almost every application

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January 11, 2024

4 Ways to Sharpen a Carpenter's Pencil

Why square pencils are better than round ones, and a handful of trick-sharpening methods from a master carpenter

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November 16, 2023

Decking a Roof with Hurricanes in the Forecast (1 of 4)

Snap a line and stick to it

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October 30, 2023

Updated: October 31, 2023

Lifting Huge Heavy Walls with a Forklift

When lifting big walls, do the math and get forklift and rigging certified

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October 23, 2023

Understanding Floor Joist Span Limits

The nuts and bolts of floor joist load, deflection, shear, and compression considerations

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October 16, 2023

Updated: January 12, 2024

Installing Common Rafters For a Gable Roof

How do you know where to set the ridge so the rafters will fit?

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October 10, 2023

Updated: October 16, 2023

Wall Framing Order of Operations

Frame the two long walls first and the shorter How to Lay Out A Basic Wall walls second

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September 26, 2023

Foundational Excellence: Perfect Mudsills and Clear Drainage

A deep dive into mudsill placement, sealing, and leveling (smooth mudsills are easier to seal)

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September 12, 2023

How to Install Subfloor Sheathing

The first row of subfloor sets the tone and keeps the layout true

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August 21, 2023

Updated: August 28, 2023

Laying Out an I-Joist Floor the Awesome Framer Way

Different width flanges mean you can't just hook any joist for layout numbers

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