Step 2: Attach plywood to form slide We attached the two lengths with 3long metal mending plates. We placed the seam between two stairs, about a 1/4 of the way down, so that the plates didn’t make the slide sit up on the stair edges – you want all of the slide bottom surface ...
She stored all of the rag bags in the attic. I can still remember opening the door at the foot of the creaky wooden attic stairs where we battled our way through the cobwebs with a rolled newspaper, wielded as swords to enter safely. The attic was as hot as a sauna as it always was...
also, Inspects opening protectives, penetrations, and joint systems in fire-rated assemblies to assure compliance with the code-approved plans and construction documents. Verify that fire blocking and draft stopping are provided where required. Miscellaneous Construction 1% also, Verify that exter...
There are, however, certain proactive measures you can take around the house to help prevent an increase in rodent activity: Remove possible entry points. How do mice get in your house? For starters, they can enter through a hole as small as a dime. Seal doors and windows, and make ...
with another child who had nothing, what would you think if the first child said, “I want all of my stuff and I don’t care that the other child has nothing. I’m not going to share or give up my toys because they make me happy and feel good.” That might seem selfish, right...
Your attic can be a convenient place to store things you won't be needing for a while, but you need attic stairs to access this space. If you don't have space to build a full staircase, purchase a kit of pre-built, pull-down stairs and then follow these steps. You will need the...
… I don't really want to describe the details of what I saw. [Maureen Maher: That's OK] I have nightmares about it all the time. The police arrived, and Rick had to make a difficult call to his wife Diane. Diane Pacaccio:He called me at work and said...
Recessed ceiling canister lights pose special problems for a homeowner bent on making a home more energy-efficient. The older types are extremely leaky and are difficult to make airtight. Because of regulations concerning fire safety, the best you can do is to build an airtight box of flame-re...
Because I can’t relate to them as musicians. I relate to them as a son or a friend. You relate as a father or whatever it is. You’ve got to make sure that you bring that into the story. These guys are just givers. All of the interviews, everybody couldn’t wait to talk ...
Because I can’t relate to them as musicians. I relate to them as a son or a friend. You relate as a father or whatever it is. You’ve got to make sure that you bring that into the story. These guys are just givers. All of the interviews, everybody couldn’t wait to talk ...