Recent content by jon2014

Check for side and rear lot line set back requirements. It's doubtful you can build that close to and adjoining lot. Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk

Metal cedar shake look that lock in on both top and bottom. Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk

Re: Is there a sheet rock "jack stand" for friendless guys trying to remodel? I score a level line then attach a 2x4 as a ledge to set the upper sheet on. Then use a pry bar and block to lift lower sheets. If you need vertical support make a 2x4 with 45degree or so cut and nail a 1x6 or 1x8 2ft...

I bought one of those new in 1979 from NAPA for $328 I believe. I changed a lot of Powerglides and Turbo 350 and 400 transmissions back then with it. Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk

The plan you have takes skilled carpentry or some heavy duty girder trusses and medium skilled carpentry. You could build a simple 2 story structure cheaper. 5 man crew 2 or three days. A super crew one day. Floor trusses, simple web trusses on top. Upstairs roof trusses could be set in one...

Oscilating saw. Easy. Score cutout with knife first. I cut the end off hardwood 3/4 in trim to slide hardwood oak floor under with these. $15 at Harbor Freight or similar up to $90. This is good for plunge cut. If it's a big cut a fine blade on a small circular saw like someone mentioned...