Framing & Carpentry

Rise and run, stringer length and angle, landings, deck stairs, code checks and a cut list

Board feet and cost for a list of boards, a wall framing takeoff and a stock-length buy list

Miter and bevel saw settings for crown, trim and splayed boxes, plus a printable angle chart

Cut list optimizer: a cutting diagram for every plywood, MDF or melamine sheet, with kerf, grain and cost

Find the golden partner of any measurement, or check whether your dimensions are golden

Stud spacing, header sizes, fastener schedules, and framing techniques

Fastener types, sizes, applications, and installation guidelines

Chart comparing wood species by hardness, grain, rot resistance, and optimal finish type

Simplified chart showing holding power of common nail and screw types in standard lumber

Quick guide listing typical moisture content percentages for common lumber species

How to pick out quality lumber: identifying defects, understanding grades, choosing species, and moisture content

Rise/run formulas, code requirements (max rise, min run, headroom), stringer calculation using framing square, tread/riser installation, landing requirements, handrail height/baluster spacing codes

What is strapping, when to use it, spacing calculations, material options, and installation best practices

Foundation options, framing basics, roofing, door sizing, and permit thresholds