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Types Of Mortar Joints

In-Ground Basketball Hoop

Style vs. Budget

Rough-in Inspection: Passed

Ram board protects

Plumbing: It’s a dirty job

Outlet in the sink

Looking for a good contractor

Another trip to Home Depot

LEDs are soo bright

My building vs. drawing skills

Using cheap caulk

Me watching the stone masons work

Me paying for the framing lumber

Keepin it clean

Love my farmhouse sink

Lumber not so straight

Keep this away with an HOA

Keep a clean job site

Not nice at a high price

Just a typical HOA

Dollar General coming soon

House wrap vs. Zip system

End of the rainbow

Hilti vs. Dewalt

Flashing tape is pricey

Struggling first time home buyers

Beeping smoke detector

Can’t stay clean caulking

Soapy finger hack

Cutting Hardie board

Construction jobs are cool

Cheap homeowner

Went with the cheapest quote

Construction ain’t easy

Pressure treated lumber is so heavy

Builders First Source vs. Home Depot

Build brick houses again

Brass is back, back again

Big stretch is the best caulk

Building in Winter: Preparing for the Challenges

Utility Line Height

All-In-One Washer & Dryer

Air Transfer Vents

Cleaning Painted Walls

Water Heater Proximity

Sill Gasket Sealer

What is Energy Star?

Tempered Glass 101

Hollow Or Solid Core Doors

Integral Window Nailing Fins

House Wrap Vs. Zip System Sheathing

Tape Measure: Red Marks

Stepped Foundation Walls

LED Lighting: Color Temperature

Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)

Deck Ledger To House Connection

Pella Windows and Doors

Door Threshold Height

Schluter-KERDI BOARD

What Is Porcelain Tile

The Perfect Kitchen Sink 👌

Adjustable Door Threshold

Monolithic Slab vs. Floating Slab

Garbage Disposal Air Switch

What is Cabinet Overlay

Foundation Vents: Open or Closed?

Choosing The Best Paint Finish

In-Drawer Outlet

Checking for Square: The 3-4-5 Rule

Dutchlap vs. Clapboard

Window Muntins & Mullions

Why builder choose triple pane windows

Two Dishwashers

Porch Swing Guide

Batt Insulation: R-Values

Construction Math: Cubic Yards

10 Common Vinyl Siding Parts

I could use this scrap lumber for..

Best local homebuilder

Caught up on colors

Back in my day we had real 2x4s

2×4 lumber be like

0 days without going to home depot

Ach50 requirements

Energy star climate zone map

Roll-off dumpster size

Mailbox installation guide

Faucet Hole Guide

3-Tab Shingles Vs. Architectural Shingles

Porcelain or Ceramic Tile

Aquor House Hydrant

Anatomy of a Framed Cabinet Door

Porcelain vs. Ceramic Title

Install a mini split

What Is an Escutcheon Plate?

Smart choice using composite decking