DIY Builds
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Base Weight: 3104 lbs.
Ordinary exterior-grade plywood is made with weather-resistant glue, but the wood itself is not particularly rot resistant. This is why pressure-...
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Roof trusses should be 24” apart, on center. Trusses are allowed to be closer together, at either 12” or 16” on center, but building codes allow...
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According to experts, house wrap isn't actually necessary for sheds but if you want to protect its interior and contents from the heat, cold, dust...
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There are two primary reasons that you should not install a shed directly on the lawn: moisture damage and uneven surfaces. Even though the lawn...
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Using Oriented Strand Board is a tested way of reducing costs for building your shed. Plywood with similar properties currently costs about 30%...
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Mice can be kept away by using the smells of peppermint oil, cinnamon, vinegar, citronella, ammonia, bleach, and mothballs. Sep 26, 2022
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It's recommended that firewood be stacked at least 20 to 30 feet away from the exterior of the home to keep pests away. Garage or basement –...
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The high loop method is not as reliable as an air gap, but it can help to prevent contaminated water from being drawn back into the dishwasher....
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These are! They guide you every step of the way to complete your dream shed.
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Put simply, these specify that: The ramp must have a 1:12 slope ratio. This means that there must be a one-inch rise in the ramp for every...
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After reviewing all the ways that gutter guards fail to work, we conclude that the guards are a bad investment. When you calculate the amount of...
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