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You will be the best homeowner contractor

Many homeowners may not realize that being their own contractor can be very rewarding and cost saving at the same time. If you knew the Cake Baker and retired IT Programmer were some of your choices in contractors who would you trust with your home?

By Writers Pool published 11-2-2016 updated 3-3-2019
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How do I share my disaster recovery project repairs?

You must become a member of TruckAndTools.Com, make a post sharing what needs to be repaired then add to your post as you complete your repairs the how, who, what, when and where of it all.

By Murray Wennerlund published 9-10-2022 updated 9-10-2022
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You may have answered questions incorrectly when you completed your Restore Louisiana Program Survey.

By Murray Wennerlund 1-30-2023

Louisiana homeowners that should have been invited to the Restore Louisiana Grant Program in 2022 during the first round may have disqualified themselves by answering the Restore Survey questions incorrectly, even if they read the Restore Survey Guide v3

Building your homes thermal envelope as defined in IRC codes and by the Department of Energy.

By Murray Wennerlund 1-25-2023

With more people building homes more energy efficient we have to expand our reading to be able to correctly design homes that provide the best overall energy saving experience. Heating, Cooling and Moisture control will be our main focus in this article.

VIDEO: I have never been a fan of cripples on top of the header.

By Murray Wennerlund 1-18-2023

When I design a wall I always look at how the wall transfers the weight from above then I look at the openings and how I can make them easier to work with when choosing windows and doors. If you know the width, you know header so place it under top plate