Building rafters requires knowing the length and pitch of the roof and cutting the rafters to just the right length, from the outside of the wall to the roof ridge. Layout rafters of the right length and cut withinstruction from an experienced builder in this free video on carpentry. Expert: Robert Markey Bio: Robert Markey earned his BS in Physics from MIT in 1969 and his MS in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts in 1982. Filmmaker: equilibriofilms Erik
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Colonial Homes Classic American Decorating
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A source of both inspiration and practical ideas, Colonial Homes Classic American Decorating profiles six homes and explores indepth the specific elements that contribute to the overall look:color and pattern, fabric, furniture, and finishing touches. Readers are given the “big picture” — an overview of the basic tenets of good design at work — and then shown how to achieve it.Rather than focusing on a narrow definition of “colonial,” Colonial Homes Classic Americ… More >>
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Why is my faucet leaking, my toilet running, or my dishwasher refusing to start? Can I fix it myself? What’s causing the heating system to smell bad or the foundation to crack? Do I need an air filtration system? Is the new “engineered lumber” as good as conventional wood? These are just a few examples of questions homeowners face when repairs are needed, or when a new house or addition is being planned.
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