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To birdsmouth, or not to birdsmouth, I-rafters, and more...

Started by hnash53

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Views: 55,800

January 07, 2009, 05:39:20 PM
by MountainDon

permanent living in remote areas ... Pros/Cons?

Started by hnash53

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Replies: 85
Views: 56,234

December 12, 2007, 08:30:01 PM
by Erin

4X4 vehicles

Started by altaoaks

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Replies: 90
Views: 56,716

February 16, 2011, 04:07:29 PM
by OlJarhead

Metal roofing; what is really the correct way to install ?

Started by Arky217

Replies: 12
Views: 57,486

May 18, 2010, 12:08:33 AM
by Ernest T. Bass

4x6 span tables?

Started by CjAl

Replies: 16
Views: 57,667

April 23, 2013, 10:04:11 PM
by Don_P

Tying a porch roof (shed) into existing roof

Started by SteveWV

Replies: 19
Views: 57,973

October 19, 2005, 01:39:11 PM
by glenn-k

Cheapest and simpliest to build 1000 square foot empty box

Started by ionosphere

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Replies: 38
Views: 58,905

December 11, 2010, 12:14:03 PM
by MushCreek

Glueing Beams together

Started by alex trent

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Replies: 39
Views: 59,518

December 08, 2011, 10:44:06 PM
by Erin

How do you frame stairs with attic trusses?

Started by Bill Houghton

Replies: 9
Views: 59,541

January 12, 2013, 07:26:16 PM
by Medeek

Removing Tree Bark

Started by MountainDon

Replies: 21
Views: 59,637

November 08, 2007, 07:13:59 AM
by MarkAndDebbie

Best Design for a Single Builder

Started by offthegridcortland

Replies: 20
Views: 60,313

January 03, 2014, 12:40:32 PM
by John Raabe

CALC: Off Grid PV Sizing Tool

Started by MountainDon

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Replies: 29
Views: 61,281

June 21, 2012, 02:48:54 PM
by OlJarhead

rocket mass heater uses EIGHT TIMES less wood than a wood stove

Started by paul wheaton

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Replies: 46
Views: 61,802

February 14, 2015, 11:28:19 AM
by paul wheaton

DOGTROT DESIGN FOR YOUR COMMENTS

Started by Mark_Chenail

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Replies: 60
Views: 62,725

June 05, 2007, 10:34:45 AM
by JRR

Earthship Hybrid - seeking input as we plan this out.

Started by ListerD

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Replies: 81
Views: 65,230

April 28, 2010, 04:04:47 PM
by ListerD

4x6 beam spans when used as loft joists

Started by hnash53

Replies: 20
Views: 66,554

February 24, 2007, 05:34:17 PM
by glenn-k

Tooling up for the job...

Started by achildofthesky

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Replies: 122
Views: 68,303

November 13, 2007, 03:11:15 PM
by glenn-k

Roof Rafter and Purlin Spacing for Steel Roof

Started by db4570

Replies: 7
Views: 69,442

September 06, 2016, 10:00:19 PM
by Don_P

Wood Stoves for homes 1,000 sq feet and smaller

Started by Shawn B

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Replies: 59
Views: 69,983

December 28, 2011, 07:55:56 PM
by Alan Gage

Purlins for a metal roof

Started by GW

Replies: 24
Views: 72,690

August 07, 2008, 07:36:24 AM
by Okie_Bob

Electric vs Gas (LP)

Started by FrankInWI

Replies: 21
Views: 73,159

October 30, 2008, 09:46:51 AM
by OldDog

Need suggestions to find a little house builder

Started by Epiphany

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Replies: 31
Views: 74,502

September 16, 2005, 10:40:41 AM
by Epiphany

Interior trim tips.  Stain grade.

Started by PEG688

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Replies: 79
Views: 75,445

January 09, 2012, 10:11:13 PM
by firefox

Attn: plumbers, electricians home builders alike..... questions..

Started by phalynx

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Replies: 27
Views: 76,701

March 21, 2008, 10:42:16 PM
by Redoverfarm

Re: Sq. foot Costs of Universal 2 Story house?

Started by Jimmy_Cason

Replies: 5
Views: 79,014

May 08, 2006, 10:19:36 AM
by chris(Guest)