Here you can find tools and resources to help take the headache out of your next building project:
Calculators and Tools
Log Weight Calculator for Any Wood Species
This log weight calculator will estimate the weight and density of any species and any size green (freshly cut) log ...
Board Foot Calculator for Lumber
The board foot calculator below will calculate the board feet and volume (cubic ft) of any piece or pieces of ...
Wall R-Value Calculator for Wood Framed Walls
This wall R-value calculator will estimate the total effective R-value for any wood stud framed wall. Assumptions: The wall is ...
Standard Heights for Light Switches, Outlets & More
Here you can find standard heights for light switches, outlets, countertops, vanities, showerheads and shower valves, tables, stools, wall sconces, ...
Post Hole Calculator for Concrete Embedded Posts
With this post hole calculator you can estimate the diameter, depth, and amount of concrete/gravel needed for post installation. To ...
Plywood Weight Calculator for CDX, OSB & More
The plywood weight calculator below will help estimate the total weight of any size and any type of plywood product ...
Lumber Weight Calculator for Any Wood Species
The lumber weight calculator below will estimate the weight, specific gravity, and density of any species of wood. To calculate ...
Boulder Wall Calculator for Retaining Walls
With the boulder wall calculator below you can estimate the tons of boulders needed for a boulder retaining wall. You ...
Picture Hanging Calculator with Gallery Spacings
This picture hanging calculator will give you the locations where the nail(s)/screw(s) should be fastened on the wall. It will ...
Ceiling Fan Downrod Length Calculator
With this ceiling fan downrod length calculator you can estimate the minimum and maximum size downrod needed for your ceiling ...
Blog
ABS vs PVC Pipe – Pros and Cons
ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) and PVC (polyvinyl chloride) are both plastics used as drain pipes, waste lines, and vent pipes ...
Thread Types – Bolts, Pipes, Hoses and More
When purchasing a threaded pipe, hose or a bolt/screw of any sort, the many thread types can be overwhelming. Here's ...
Galvanized vs Zinc Plated Steel
When talking about galvanized vs zinc-plated steel, most often people are actually referring to hot-dipped galvanized steel and zinc-plated steel ...
Toilet Rough In Distance and Clearances
In general, the toilet rough-in distance is 12" from the center of the toilet flange to the back wall for ...
What are the Max Watts on a 15/20 Amp Circuit?
What are the max watts on a 15 amp circuit or 20 amp circuit before the breaker will trip? Let's ...