Framing a Large Opening in a Load Bearing Wall

April 6, 2018

Kitchen Remodel: Episode 25 I'm pushing myself into one of my biggest DIY challenges to date. Here's how I installed a big, load-bearing beam to create a big opening in the wall between our kitchen and family room.

Fixing Hacked-up Rafters

March 18, 2018

Kitchen Remodel: Episode 24 Some knucklehead cut up the framing in our kitchen ceiling at some point. I'm fixing it (with a new nail gun!) before I seal up the drywall.

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