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Top 100 Framing Projects

76. Schonstedt XTpc Locator (00:03:17)

Use this tool to locate your water lines and cable lines before digging.
77. Framing Nailer (01:39)

Grip-Rite's framing nailer packs a lot of power into a lightweight package.
78. Paslode Finish Nailer (01:03)

Powered by a battery and a fuel cell, this cordless nailer is a powerhouse.
79. Butt-Joint Techniques

DIY experts share techniques on how to create strong butt joints. Find out how to strengthen them using nails, gussets or dowels.
80. Hanging Drywall (02:15)

You can save hundreds or thousands of dollars by hanging drywall yourself.
81. Over Extension (20:01)

The guys have to pick up the slack and frame an outdoor extension.
82. Framing Process (02:06)

See how the body of the Best Built Home begins to take shape.
83. Senco DuraSpin (02:01)

Check out these self-feeding screw guns that put a new spin on "fast."
84. Warming Up With Earth Tones (03:12)

Warm earth tones help to warm up a formerly builder-grade bathroom.
85. Wood Magnet (01:18)

Swanson's Wood Magnet is a level that attaches directly onto a two-by-four.
86. How to Install Floor Joists and Deck Boards

3 Thumbs

Having established the deck perimeter, the floor joists are finished and the redwood decking is attached.

Time:
Weekend

Cost:
$250 - $500

Difficulty:
Moderate to Hard
87. Blog Cabin: Framing (20:00)

As Jimmy DiResta heads to Asheville, framing on the cabin is in full swing.
88. Two-Car Garage (03:24)

Newlyweds replace their tiny garage and give their backyard a boost.
89. Framing in the Forest (00:02:56)

Framing in a forest on a nearly deserted island has its own challenges.
90. How To Assemble, Cut and Install Lintels for a Pergola

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Learn how to install lentils, which are the pieces that form the outside of the grid on top of a pergola.

Time:
Day

Cost:
$100 - $250

Difficulty:
Moderate to Hard