Guides
Real numbers, short answers.
How far can a shelf span without sagging?
Maximum shelf spans for plywood and pine, with and without a front edge strip, under books.
When does furniture need to be anchored to the wall?
Which bookcases and cabinets need an anti-tip kit, by height and depth.
Plywood or pine boards for a bookcase?
Cost and shelf stiffness of birch plywood versus pine boards for the same bookcase.
Do I need a permit for a shed?
Typical permit exemptions, setbacks and height limits for small storage sheds.
Can you build a deck on deck blocks?
Freestanding ground-level decks on concrete deck blocks: sizes, joists and the typical permit exemption.