Monthly Archives: October 2014

Trade it Forward, clue #5, Oct 29, 2014

Here is the latest clue for you to consider: I would love to see one of you participate in the TIF campaign…I know you all do it anyways.  I will even vote for you!! J    

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Wall Framing, Oct 27, #2, 2014

After circulating around and watching you practice, I have a few observations. 1- It is a good idea to frame your through wall first.  It will be easier to stand up both of your walls and will help you in … Continue reading

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Wall Framing. Oct 27, 2014

Well, there are a few more of you checking out the blog this morning….that is good news for you as I believe there is lots of good info for you there. Let’s call this an extra post for the module! … Continue reading

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Wall Framing #2, Oct 26, 2014

Second instalment….I do not see too many blog views in the past few days…..I hope you will all take advantage of these posts to assist yourselves! In the next photo you will see the plates with the layouts on them, … Continue reading

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Wall Framing, Oct. 26, 2014

This will be a fairly short post as I am off to university this morning….. You will remember these drawings on the whiteboard:   Very similar to the projects you will see…I know they are a little confusing when seen … Continue reading

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Wall Framing, Oct. 24, 2014

Hi, Y’all, I forgot to ask who wanted to purchase a speed square from Lee Valley.  I did place an order for 10 of them….first come first served, so either make a comment on this blog or send me an … Continue reading

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Wall framing, Oct 22, 2014

I know that we have not begun to practice for the exams yet, but I want to give you a heads up for a few preliminary details so you are not overwhelmed by the volume of stuff to do in … Continue reading

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Oct. 22, 2014, Wall Framing, TIF clue # 4

The latest clue for the TIF project was published yesterday.  In keeping with tradition, I will paste it here: It appears to me that the clues are getting more specific, and therefore it is getting easier to solve the puzzle. … Continue reading

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Wall Framing, Oct. 17, 2014

Well, we had some fun today, constructing our two little houses.  I thought this picture might help you conceptualize the eco-home principles I have been trying to explain: I know it is small, but you can see that, among other … Continue reading

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Wall Framing, Oct. 16, 2014

Well, today was one of those days when we were stuck in class as the rain poured down.  Rest assured that we probably will not be doing that again; I just took advantage of the fact that we had some … Continue reading

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