While this pool house is a year-round building, it’s entire structure and aesthetic speaks to leisure and summertime fun. It has two screened-in rooms, one has built in bunk beds the other is for Ping Pong! The outdoor shower rounds out the experience. Across the pool (behind the camera in this shot) there is a fire pit and outdoor kitchen.
A plate level allows to you plumb walls accurately because it registers off the plates without touching potentially warped or twisted studs. This one can reach the plates on 12-ft. tall walls.
String lines — sometimes called dry lines — are invaluable for straightening walls and a million other things. The reel makes it easy to stretch and wind the string.
A Speed Square or rafter square can help you cut rafters, measure angles, and accurately guide your saw for straight and angled cuts. It's a must have.
Learn how to measure, cut, and build window casing made of cellular PVC, solid wood, poly-ash boards, or any common molding material. Plus, get tips for a clean and solid installation.
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