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  1. How can I attach a pipe to a flat surface? - Home Improvement Stack ...

    What type of fitting is used to attach a pipe to a flat surface such as a barrel or other container? The reason I ask is because I have built a tray out of sheet metal that is intended to contain ...

  2. electrical - what is a "running board" for attaching NM cables ...

    Aug 17, 2020 · Even 1x2 or 1x3 furring strips should be sufficient to service as running boards. As far as I can find, there's no specification as to what "counts" as a running board for construction or for the …

  3. How should I fasten lowered stair stringers to my deck landing?

    Apr 22, 2022 · How should I go about fastening/attaching this "joist extension" to the main joist above it? I was thinking of using a 2x10 or 2x12 backer, and fastening with structural screws, but I am open to …

  4. waterproofing - How can I attach things to the inside of a shipping ...

    I just got a shipping container for use as storage/workshop and need to figure out how to attach things to the container walls and ceiling, without causing it to leak. I'd like to hang a garden tool

  5. Attaching a wheel to a metal rod (axle)? - Home Improvement Stack …

    Oct 23, 2019 · I have a wheel (1/2 inch diameter) and a metal rod (1/2 inch diameter) [axle]. Currently, the wheel on the axle results in the wheel free-spinning. How could I attach the wheel to the axle? …

  6. How to attach ledger board to under-roof siding?

    I want to attach a ledger board, over the existing wood siding. Something similar to this, but immediately underneath the roof How do I determine where I need to drill the holes to attach it to the

  7. Drywall to metal building - Home Improvement Stack Exchange

    Feb 16, 2022 · The largest problem with attaching the drywall directly to the building frame is you won't have great support for the drywall. That's why virtually all opt to frame and then drywall the frame.

  8. Attach Porch Roof Beam to Side of House

    May 8, 2017 · The porch is 15'x20' and will be connected to the back of the house. The concrete piers, ledger, joists, and beams have already been installed. I'm now moving to install 4x4 posts and (2) …

  9. framing - Home Improvement Stack Exchange

    I'm planning a deck for the back of my house that will be tucked into an inside corner of the building. I'm not sure how I'll attach the outer joist to the ledger board, since that will be tucked r...

  10. How can I attach drywall directly to cinder blocks without using ...

    Oct 3, 2021 · Attaching drywall directly to cinderblock is a continuation of the previous workmanship. Unless you're super tight on space then I would build out a proper wall using studs and it will be perfect.