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Sintered joists, orientation?

I'm working on a treehouse, the joist layer in particular that will have decking on top of it. The plans I bought call for two sintered joists on either aide of the tree. On one set, I have the 'cups' of the joists facing each other and they look nice and tight. The other side I forgot to pay attention and the 'cups' are facing out, making them not...

Wed May 15, 2024 04:05
Fitting in base cabinets in space 1/4” shy in width

This is for a laundry room remodel. I want to put two base cabinets from Home Depot that are 30” wide. At the cabinet level it measures 59 3/4”. (Of course, 60” at the top of the closet!) Options I might have? Are the cabinets typically 30” without fail? I would hope so… but? Remove the side panels and trim down a front? submitted by /u/ripwild...

Wed May 15, 2024 04:05
Window hasn’t opened in decades, need help

So I have 2 windows in the basement that haven’t been opened since at least the 80’s. Glass window, just has privacy film on it. Looks like previous owner siliconed them shut……I just want to get one open. Any suggestions? Thanks submitted by /u/BBQNate [link] [comments]

Wed May 15, 2024 04:05
Is there a way to fix this hole in the wooden trim?

It's about the size of the pad of my finger. submitted by /u/oversaltedeverything [link] [comments]

Wed May 15, 2024 04:05
I needed an outboard stand and I had a pallet. Roast me

submitted by /u/joeshima [link] [comments]

Wed May 15, 2024 04:05
Am I gonna die?

Yes, that’s all rat shit, in case your eyes don’t want to believe what you’re seeing. Trying to gut and redo my cabin. Basically from 2016-2019 it was empty and neglected and the rats took over the walls and ceilings. I’ve probably been breathing it in ever since, but I’m not dead yet so that’s a good sign. I’ve been working on this with an n95 mask...

Wed May 15, 2024 04:05

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