two-by-four
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If you’re on a slight hill, install temporary legs to make the top of the two-by-four box level and in position where your deck will eventually be.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 3, 2023
U.S. homes are often framed with two-by-four construction, and they need lighter windows than heavier-built European homes.
From Scientific American ● Jan. 21, 2022
“I used conventional two-by-four wood construction, which is a game-changer.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2021
I’ve never been on a cruise, so this was a view into a world I will never visit unless you hit me on the head with a two-by-four or give me tickets for free.
From New York Times ● Feb. 21, 2020
“We can do this, Kaitlin,” he said, yanking a two-by-four out of a pile of debris.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
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