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Sample Articles
These are samples of some of the articles available on our member pages.
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The Greatest Nail ever made?
New advancements in nail technology allow a standard 2000 sf house to have almost double the strength and rigidity needed to stand up to earthquake and wind forces - all for about $15 extra in nail costs! . . . More...
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How to determine joist and rafter sizes
Here is an easy-to-use on-line calculator that will size floor and deck joists and roof rafters for most standard conditions. Use this to determine how to frame up your preliminary design. . . . More...
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The 5 ways to Build Your House
There many options between giving the project to your architect and building every stick of the place yourself. You can decide how much or how little you want to be involved. Check out the road map and see what works best for you. . . . More...
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How to Grab Plans from Magazines & Books
Using simple drawing tools and a copy machine you can scale up a small magazine plan to usable size. In addition you can turn a real estate map into your site plan, and cut and paste plan elements from different sources into your own custom floor plan. . . . More...
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Working with Builders - the old fashioned way
Many smaller communities still have a "pre-legal" system of mutual help and trust when it comes to the building trades. This is one of the greatest aspects of working on your own home - tapping into and joining this network. . . . More...
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