Do you know the best way to get those perfectly square edges?
In this video you will be shown how to do just that.
Starting with getting one edge perfectly straight and working from there to get the opposite edge parallel and the edges jointed square.
Discover the tricks to doing that in this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ8wT6Z6pQQ
Low grade lumber is cheap because in is low quality. Out of a long wide board you may only get a few short pieces suitable for a quality project.
At the saw mill they separate all the boards cut into the different grades.
You can seldom buy the highest grade at the store, it is reserved for various manufacturers or most often for export.
Middle grades are commonly available at any lumber yard and the lowest grades go to pallet manufactures or for some types of fence boards.
There are different grading standards for different species of wood. As well as different grading systems for hardwoods and softwoods.
Here are some of the species grades that are common.
Western Lumber
Known for its ease of workmanship and nailing as well as strength and dimensional stability, Western lumber includes more than 15 commercially important Western softwood species. The most common species are Douglas fir and Hem-fir. This can be classified as High Quality Appearance, General Purpose Board or Radius-Edged Patio Decking Grade. The Western Wood Products Association (WWPA) has a rigorous inspection and quality control process. Lumber with the WWPA logo indicates the lumber has passed that quality control process. Lumber with only the “WWPA Rules” stamp indicates the lumber has been graded according to the WWPA rules, but not been inspected by WWPA.
Use this for basic building projects and framing.
Southern Pine
Southern pine has high strength, resistance to wear and holds fasteners well. It is often used in homes and other structures. Descriptions for this type of wood range from 1 through 4.
- No. 1 has the highest quality and best appearance
- No. 2 is characterized by tight knots and is generally free of holes
- No. 3 is good, serviceable sheathing, usable for many applications without waste
- No. 4 contains usable portions at least 24 inches long
Pine Shelving
This lumber is 1 inch thick and of varying widths and lengths. Most consumer inventories range from 1×1-inch to 1×12-inch, up to 12 feet long. From 1×1 to 1×6, increments increase by 1 inch. Then, lengths increase in 2 inch increments from 1×8 to 1×10 and 1x 12. Most consumer sales will be in 4 and 6-foot lengths. No. 4 grade pine is commonly called “garage shelving.” Many people use it for basements and garages where looks are not important.
Back at the original article you’ll find info on redwood and treated lumber as well
The knowledge you will gain in this video could save you a lot of time and money.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1H2I36Q8lI
Most lumber yards will let you do a little sorting to get some better quality boards.
Don’t try this when the yard is real busy, because the yard hands can’t waste their time with you if a lot of other customers are waiting. Often they will be happy to go serve another customer and come back to you to check te board count. And make sure you don’t mess up their lumber piles in the process.
Here is a video to show you what to look for.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNUpM_vgg_s
A little yearly maintenance and preventative maintenance can go a long way to keeping you cool this summer.
And if you find something wrong it’s better to call early in the season so you won’t have to wait in line.
Here’s a video to show you what to look for.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEVx7ByV9Rg
A straight gable roof such as a garage is an easy project to tackle.
If you live up north you will want to start with a 3′ strip of snow and ice shield at the eave. I also like running a metal drip edge along the bottom and up the gables. They give you something to tuck your aluminum fascia behind as well as a little more support for the shingles at he edge.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc7kzMUce0k
I would have run the tar paper over the drip edge at the bottom, but on this roof slope your not likely to get any water running under the shingles on the tar paper so maybe it doesn’t mater.
There are some special features for this roof you’ll want to see.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCtNYJ3geww&spfreload=1
Crayon stains on walls can be difficult to get rid of.
New paint doesn’t stick properly to the crayon mark or the color can bleed through.
Here’s a short video that shows you how to get those walls looking like new again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfR9_ilKVxk
When you are organized and know what you are doing, then an install can go as quick as you’ll see in this video.
You can get a lot of tips from this video. Where to start, predrilling hole in all the right places for quick assembly and how they make sure everything is level and aligned. Even the tricks for getting that perfect look at nhe end.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJyqV-ZBeYo
Here is a safe sturdy and predator proof rabbit hutch setup.
These cages are also lightweight and easy to move if necessary.
Other people have used them for other small animals and birds as well.
Here’s what the builder has to say about these hutches.
When I got my first three rabbits, they were living in rarely cleaned, solid-floored cages. One of my rabbits had sore hocks. Within two weeks of living in the wire cage, her condition cleared up. My rabbits are mini rexes, which means that their feet are more susceptible to sore hocks. Even so, none of my rabbits have sore hocks anymore since I put them in the wire cages.
I always provide my rabbits a choice between the hay-covered floor and the open wire. I find that on warm days, I find almost all of them sitting in the run.
And, since I got a comment about it, I would also like to clarify: my rabbits are not for meat. They are pets and show rabbits. And I love pampering them. Most days, you’ll see me bring a rabbit from the outdoor hutch and into the house until it has to use the bathroom. And then I’ll put it back.
Back at the original article you get the detailed construction steps and more images.
