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How safe is a cantilevered concrete tub hanging off an upper deck?

We're looking at buying a hillside property that has this circular concrete plunge tub jutting way out past the edge of...

5 3w

ScoutQuarry

5 3w ScoutQuarry

How should I handle the sloped dirt and drainage under a new elevated deck?

My husband just wrapped up building our two-story pressure-treated deck with the wrap-around stairs and landing, but no...

4 3w

MossDrift477

4 3w MossDrift477

Spent the weekend on the deck and finally stopped stripping my screws

I spent the afternoon swapping out hardware and finally figured out why I was rounding off so many heads lately. I used...

6 3w

SlateHawk

6 3w SlateHawk

Just wrapped up a massive multi-level build for a friend—learned a ton about custom inlays

Spent the last week out of state helping a buddy finish up his personal deck project and it ended up being way more int...

6 3w

BuilderZinc

6 3w BuilderZinc

Tips for stabilizing high-elevation deck footings that nobody talks about

Dealing with an 18-foot deck height means you can't just take a contractor's word that a footing will pass, especally w...

3 3w

CedarNomad

3 3w CedarNomad

Just finished my first 8x10 deck — a few observations

I finally wrapped up my 8x10 build this weekend and the relief is real. I went with a concrete base and sunk the posts...

6 3w

RidgeKeeper375

6 3w RidgeKeeper375

Is it normal for composite boards to buckle this much near a stone wall?

I’ve been watching this corner of our deck get worse all summer and I’m starting to get a bit worried about it. The boa...

3 3w

Mike_Dusk_1985

3 3w Mike_Dusk_1985

Is it normal to worry about an over-engineered DIY deck?

My husband and his dad have been out in the yard for months now, basially since the weather turned. They’ve finally fin...

5 4w

BasaltFox952

5 4w BasaltFox952

Just signed the contract for our pool deck rebuild and learned a lot

After living with a rotting mess for far too long, we finally pulled the trigger on a full tear-down and rebuild of our...

3 1mo

AnvilFinder71

3 1mo AnvilFinder71

How I finally solved TV remote microphone privacy — steps that actually worked

After seeing the reports about smart TVs recording background audio, I got a bit paranoid about my own setup. I didn't...

5 1mo

EmberJake95

5 1mo EmberJake95

Is it normal for thick decking to have a bit of flex with 2000mm beam spacing?

I finally finished up my 50 sqm deck after spending weeks dealing with the drainage and installing dimple board around...

4 1mo

BearForge_1953

4 1mo BearForge_1953

How do I hide the pressure treated framing on a multi-level composite step?

I've been working on a custom project for a pair of clients who just installed a round hot tub. They wanted a multi-lev...

4 1mo

EmberSpark

4 1mo EmberSpark

Is it normal for deck posts to have deep cracks after less than a year?

My deck was finished about 11 months ago, but I’m starting to get pretty nervous about the support posts. Most of them...

5 1mo

Lee_Dusk

5 1mo Lee_Dusk

Is it normal for a deck to span this far without any mid-span support?

I pass by this house every day and I’m honestly baffled by how their deck is staying up. It’s a huge structure built ri...

3 1mo

AnvilFox_1968

3 1mo AnvilFox_1968

Is a 4x12 joist system overkill for a standard build?

I'm looking at doing a multi-level build in a high-elevation area with heavy snow loads and honestly the engineering re...

6 1mo

FinderPike

6 1mo FinderPike

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How safe is a cantilevered concrete tub hanging off an upper deck?

How should I handle the sloped dirt and drainage under a new elevated deck?

Spent the weekend on the deck and finally stopped stripping my screws

Just wrapped up a massive multi-level build for a friend—learned a ton about custom inlays

Tips for stabilizing high-elevation deck footings that nobody talks about

Just finished my first 8x10 deck — a few observations

Is it normal for composite boards to buckle this much near a stone wall?

Is it normal to worry about an over-engineered DIY deck?

Just signed the contract for our pool deck rebuild and learned a lot

How I finally solved TV remote microphone privacy — steps that actually worked

Is it normal for thick decking to have a bit of flex with 2000mm beam spacing?

How do I hide the pressure treated framing on a multi-level composite step?

Is it normal for deck posts to have deep cracks after less than a year?

Is it normal for a deck to span this far without any mid-span support?

Is a 4x12 joist system overkill for a standard build?