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The intricately built House of Cards is flattened. The dominoes all went down one by one by one. What material(s) should be used to rebuild?

Posted - February 11, 2018
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  • 6988
    Both the cards & dominoes use no method to fasten them together.  In modern construction, fastening is key. When I built my current home, I used screws (rather than nails) to hold the framework together.  Yeah, it cost a few hundred dollars more, but the strength and stoutness are excellent. 
      February 11, 2018 12:29 PM MST
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  • 113301
    "When I built my current ho me....". You mean LITERALLY bh? You did it all by hand yourself or was that just figurative? You must have a fantastic workshop and all the tools and machines guys who are DIY fans have. Good for you! Good job. I would think using screws would take longer as well. Thank you for your reply! :)
      February 12, 2018 4:27 AM MST
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  • 6988
    Back in 2001, I had this good paying part time job on the weekends. It took about 5 years to construct the house in my spare time that was mostly afternoons. I did have a buddy assist me with the garage floor. 
      February 12, 2018 1:23 PM MST
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  • 46117
    Tear down that wall and use it for starters.


      February 11, 2018 12:31 PM MST
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  • 113301
    Brilliant plan for recycling Sharon. Waste not want not. Thank you for your reply! :) This post was edited by RosieG at February 12, 2018 4:25 AM MST
      February 12, 2018 4:25 AM MST
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