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Appreciate it. Looks like I’ll have about 1/2” space between jamb legs and 2x4s on each side but only about 3/16 between head jamb and 2X header. That’s with the leg jambs resting on the subfloor and a 1/8” gap between doors and jambs with a 1/2” gap between door and finished floor. It’s gonna be ti...

Quick question - I’m building a custom jamb for an antique door to be installed in new construction. Already have the head jamb width figured out. For the jamb legs, do I just give it a 1/4-1/2” gap between the top of head jamb and the bottom of rough opening header? At the bottom of the jamb legs, ...

You live in the city limits or next to a bunch of neighbors? Seems like you could build a building that isn’t huge without a permit if you aren’t endangering other people. I’m sure property tax will go up once the assessor gets that permit paperwork in his hands. I generally despise the permitting ...

Recently purchased an antique set of French doors for a new construction office entry. There are a few patches where someone replaced strips of wood and put what looks like white bondo over the patches. I’ve already sanded with 120 grit and feathered the edges of the bondo. My plan is to put Osmo ra...

Yep, I can see that causing a problem. That’s why you build extras like patios, decks, etc after all inspections and insurance people are long gone. ...

[quote]I wish we wouldn’t have splurged for quartzite. It’s a PITA.[/quote] Removing stains or just preventative maintenance?...

Just saw your reply, the other poster is right. They shed leaves more gradually and they are more slender leaves. Many oaks like different conditions mainly regarding wetter vs dryer sites, so if you pick an oak then make sure it fits that site. Willow, Nutall, Overcup, Live, and Water oaks general...

I bought a BB Maverick HD with the iGXV700 Honda and it’s for a rough 3 acres with levees and treelines. I did a lot of research and had it down to that one and a Gravely ZT HD. Both seemed like quality machines. Picked the BB for a few reasons - close service and a great discount on a 2023 model w...

Only one way to fix that - dirt....

Lake Charles after Laura was a prime example. Many pines broke 20-30’ from the base. You can definitely still see this just from driving on I10 in that area. ...