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• How to remove countertop and sink without damaging either?

  Hello all, I posted last week about how to block the smell of cdx under a countertop. Long story short, I am having to remove the counter (Yes, I know...the…

• Plywood recommended for under quartz countertop?

  I am helping my sister install her 3/4” quartz countertop this week. I bought 5/8” Cdx for the counter to sit on. She is complaining about the smell of the…

• Rake flashing on a low slope roof.

  你好,我是阅读指南rake/gable flashing for snaplock and most say to install the trim directly over the snaplock, with butyl tape underneath where the screws…

• Best weatherproof exterior caulk?

  Hello, In your experience, what has been your go-to exterior caulk? I am looking for the best option that holds up well in alot of sun, keeps water out, and…

• Nail reccomendations for cedar siding

  Hello, I will be installing 3/4 cedar siding this weekend (either T&g or bevel). THis will be my first time, so I would love a few pointers to get me…

• A few air-sealing questions (at the sheathing stage).

  Hello, My plywood sheathing with be my exterior air barrier and my housewrap will not be (not taping the bottom of the wrap). I have a few questions for some…

• One more PEX (safety) question!

  Hello, I've been reading over information regarding the safety of PEX for the last few days. It's safe to say, there is a lot of uncertainty and varied opinions on…

• Furring strip behind drip edge question

  Hi guys I am going to put 1" furring strips behind my drip edge, to keep it off the fascia. Can I run a continuous strip along the eave or…

• Window sill pan question

  Hi all, I am about to install my windows and will be making my own sloped sill pan. I will be using bevel cedar and screwing on a thin back…

• Soaked subfloor: Advice on what to do?

  Hello, A huge storm rolled in over the weekend while I was out of town for the weekend(several inches of rain and hail). I actually have 90% of the roof…