Framers nail your walls into the concrete using one of these Ramset tools. They comes in a couple different variations:
- HammerShot: Hit it with a hammer.
- MasterShot: Pull the trigger.
- Cobra+: Pull the trigger 10 times before reloading, with adjustable power.
Would you say this is an acceptable way for my builder to flash the windows?
I already own a C1000 and when the S2000 got announced and I saw reviews regarding the efficiency, I couldn’t look away. It is being promoted as a Home unit and “fridge” but the amount of power for the size and the weight I had to get it. Yea it sucks that is has no handle and it is not as easy to carry but there are always solutions. This mini solid aluminum cart that weighs like 4 pounds on amazon can hold up to 270lbs works perfectly for me and easy to transport. Been using this for a few days now and could not be happier!
Don’t be worried to make last minute changes on your build. It’s expected by everyone involved I promise.
This homeowner realized the fireplace just looked too skinny. Even after having 3d renderings, it just looked different in person.
A simple change like this makes such a huge difference especially after you move in. Those compromises will always be in the back of your head... Ask me how I know 🫠
Those AC condensate lines drip all day long in summer... and they almost always empty right up against the house. So that water just sits at the foundation.
Three fixes, worst to best:
- Do nothing and hope for the best...
- Extend the PVC out into the yard or toward some plants so it's off the foundation.
- Tie it into your underground gutter drains so the water gets escorted out to the street.
Sort this before final grade and landscaping go in...
You’ll find a surprising amount of dead space once your house is framed.
If you spot an area that could make great storage, ask your builder if they can add an access door before drywall goes up.
Think under the stairs, beside bonus rooms, behind knee walls, and even around certain HVAC chases.
A thick layer of thatch traps water, nutrients, and air before they can reach the soil. Instead of spending hours hand raking, I rented a power rake for $65 and finished the yard in just a couple of passes.
A few things I learned:
* Practice setting the rake depth in an area out of sight. It takes a couple of tries to avoid digging up dirt
* Two passes were all I needed.
* You’ll still need to hand rake the debris it pulls to the surface, but it’s way easier than trying to remove thatch by hand.
* It creates a surprising amount of debris, so have a plan for disposing of it.
The cheapest time to add plumbing upgrades is before drywall. Anything you'd add to this list?
How does it look im planning on buying this house
I'm in the process of building a new house (around 2200sqft) and flooring choices are killing me. We've got a decent budget but trying to stretch every dollar since everything else is costing more than expected. Been looking at a bunch of engineered hardwood options on Really Cheap Floors that seem solid for the price, like $4-6 a sq ft for decent thickness and nicer finishes, not trying to go super luxury but don't want crap thatll scratch up in a year either. Someone here used engineered hardwood in a new construction? thinking of doing it on the main level and bedrooms. Installation tips would be awesome too. thanks!
what are you guys using these days?
This combo unit packs a compact dishwasher right into the sink. It takes about 45 minutes to complete a wash cycle.
It's not for a big family blowing through dishes. But a butler's pantry, mother-in-law suite, or outdoor kitchen would be perfect.
Do you think you’d actually use one, or is it not really practical?
Open web floor trusses are great for 2-story homes because you have all the room for your mechanicals like HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
I-Joists are the second runner up but you’re still having to blast holes in the web paneling between the top and bottom flange.
If you have the room in your budget, upgrading to web trusses is money well spent even though you don’t get to see it when the house is finished.
Do you agree? Is $5k worth the upgrade?