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Thanks for your responses, I figured those issues could be handled in several ways but this is my first basement and I want to make sure I take my time and do it right the first time. As far as putting the walls up, which way would you recommend: a book I have tells me to install the top and...

I am getting started with the rough framing in my basement. I uploaded two pics to the gallery...not sure how to link to them here. The first is my basement window opening. I am not sure where to put the king studs and sills in relation to the window opening. Should it be flush with the...

Hello everyone! I am a new member thought I would introduce myself...I am a fairly new home owner, and am a DIY type, so I will probably be asking a lot of questions. I moved out to SLC from Maryland about 4 years ago for the snowboarding and never left. For starters, I have a landscaping...

Hello everyone! I am a new member thought I would introduce myself...I am a fairly new home owner, and am a DIY type, so I will probably be asking a lot of questions. I moved out to SLC from Maryland about 4 years ago for the snowboarding and never left. For starters, I have a landscaping...

Hello everyone! I am a new member thought I would introduce myself...I am a fairly new home owner, and am a DIY type, so I will probably be asking a lot of questions. I moved out to SLC from Maryland about 4 years ago for the snowboarding and never left. For starters, I have a landscaping...

We have been in our house for over a year now, and I am tired of our backyard. The previous owners planted one cherry tree and left it at that. We have a 6' tall cinderblock wall that runs the length of the yard (about 90'), and there is a fairly busy street on the other side. I would like to...