We’re sharing step by step as we build a DIY arbor swing in a beautiful backyard! This is Step 14: how to install heavy duty porch swing brackets.
A pocket door is a great way to pick up usable space that's normally occupied by a swinging door. You can buy and install this PM solution for as little as $100, but some messy wall demolition is n...
A flush beam is used when the deck is very close to the ground. A flush beam will have the top of the joists flush with the top of the beam. No matter which type of beam you choose, you will likely need to use an angle bracket. These brackets will allow the joist to sit in bet...
1. Some pieces of the fan require assembly before hanging. Attach the blades to the blade brackets. In the case of a downrod fan, slip the canopy over the downrod and attach the downrod to the fan. In the case of a close mount (not hugger) fan, attach the canopy directly to the ...
This process is imperative to prevent the house from ripping off the trailer during transport. Attaching the Subfloor - Part 2 free In this segment you will learn how to protect the exposed insulation at the side overlaps and attach hex head bolts and "L" brackets to the frame to lock...
Once the fan is positioned correctly, extend each of the metal brackets until they reach the joists on either side of the housing unit. Use drywall screws to firmly secure each bracket end to the joist. Now that the fan is secure, take the length of flexible duct pipe and attach one end...
Step 6. Install joists around the pergola beams In our case, before we moved onto the joist installation, we had to trim excess length from the top our 6×6 posts. It is safest, and a better procedure, however, not to erect your posts until they are sized correctly. Our joists are...
How to Install Deck Railing Posts Inside of the Deck Frame There are several ways to install railing posts inside the rim and end joist frame. The most common utilize carriage bolts and blocking or engineered holdown brackets and blocking with carriage bolts. ...
Being careful not to damage your drywall or your electrical wires, cut through the hardware attaching your electrical box to the ceiling joist. Once the box is detached, carefully remove it from the hole in the ceiling, leaving the electrical wires behind. Fortify the Connection You’ll want...
To install a suspended ceiling: Step 1: Measure the ceiling and plot it out on graph paper, marking the exact locations of all windows and doors. Mark the direction of ceiling joists. Mark the joists on the ceiling itself, using a pencil or chalk to draw the joist lines across the ...