Solving small problems is a huge part of building. I’ve always enjoyed crossword puzzles and the like, so I shouldn’t be at all surprised that I am enjoying building the house so much. Today’s problem was how to lift 24 …
Before the subfloor can be nailed onto the joists, small sections of 2×12 called “blocking” must be installed. Together with the rim joists they ensure that the floor joists won’t roll onto their flat sides where they can easily bend. …
Flooring is pretty basic, and if you’ve ever noticed how a deck is built then you have the gist of it. Long boards called joists are laid out parallel with each other and on their sides so they won’t bend …
With all of the 1st floor walls complete, it was neat to be able to navigate the rooms and get an idea of the feel of the dimensions of the house. Before moving on to the 2nd floor I needed …