Carpentry in Home Remodeling

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Carpentry - Home Remodeling

Carpentry for Home Remodeling - Part 1

Discussed: 2x4's defined, lumber sizes, framing.

Carpentry - Home Remodeling

Carpentry for Home Remodeling - Part 2

Discussed: Stud quality, finding carpenters, nailguns, sawdust, safety.

Mistakes to Avoid

Lessons Learned v.111405

Tips and mistakes to avoid during framing:  Compressor cables, setback lines, rough measurements, vague framing plans, window placement, sillnosing, living space under porch, shingles on pallets, rough plumbing.

Lessons Learned v.120605

Basement floor area and safety rails.

Former builder and instructor of "Save Time and Money in Home Remodeling" cont. ed. course at Emory University