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How do I secure the ledger board when the siding is already up?

My dad and I are finally getting around to the deck on the new house, but we hit a bit of a snag with the second-story...

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MossCrest915

3 1mo MossCrest915

Spent the afternoon reinforcing the porch for my daughter's sandbox

I finally got around to checking the structural stability of the red cottage porch after my mom insisted on setting up...

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FoxRaven

4 1mo FoxRaven

Thoughts on creative uses for an 8x8 deck cutout?

We finally got rid of a leaky old hot tub that was recessed into our second-story deck, and now we're left with this ma...

5 1mo

copper_walker

5 1mo copper_walker

Is it normal to have visible wiring and gaps on a $23k deck stair project?

We just finished up a project for two new sets of deck stairs including a lighting package with 25 fixtures, and I'm fe...

5 1mo

PikeWren

5 1mo PikeWren

Finally finished the deck extension and hot tub recess

Swapping out those Trex blocks was a massive headache but it makes a huge difference in how the support feels now. I ha...

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drift_finder_1967

4 1mo drift_finder_1967

Thoughts on trusting older cabin decks vs. being a buzzkill?

Hanging out at my partner's aunt's cabin this weekend and they’ve got an old HotSpring tub sitting right on the wooden...

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dusk_hawk

4 1mo dusk_hawk

Is it normal for a deck to have a slight slope away from the house?

I finally finished the pressure-treated pine extension on my back porch last weekend, but now I’m second-guessing every...

3 1mo

CobaltWalker

3 1mo CobaltWalker

Finally wrapped up the new steps for Mom’s house

Spent the last two weeks chipping away at replacing the old rot on my mom’s place. It’s a 75-year-old house and you can...

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Dan_Pike_1957

3 1mo Dan_Pike_1957

Just finished the multi-level deck project — a massive upgrade from those old stairs

We finally wrapped up the backyard project this weekend and honestly, the relief is huge. It started as just a tiny set...

3 1mo

SageDusk

3 1mo SageDusk

How I finally solved drainage issues on a multi-level deck — steps that actually worked

Expanding a deck from a basic rectangle to a multi-level setup is a massive undertaking, especially when dealing with t...

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storm_walker_1978

3 1mo storm_walker_1978

Is it normal for deck screws to shear after just one season?

I’m honestly at a loss here because I thought I did my homework on materials before building my deck last summer. I wen...

4 1mo

Ben_Flint_1984

4 1mo Ben_Flint_1984

Finally finished the upper deck framing and it’s a game changer

I spent the last three weeks trying to bridge the gap between my main patio and the upper bedroom sliding door. It turn...

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Mike_Stone

4 1mo Mike_Stone

How do I know if my ledger is actually level enough for the joists?

I finally hit retirement this summer and figured building my first deck woud be the perfect way to keep myself busy. I'...

5 1mo

birch_walker

5 1mo birch_walker

Why does my new deck have so much bounce near the grill?

I finally finished up my build last weekend and got the string lights hung up over the black dining set. It looks great...

5 1mo

Sam_Torque

5 1mo Sam_Torque

How many flapper disks should I realistically buy for a 32' x 17' deck?

I’m staring down a massive 32' x 17' deck project and the wood is in pretty rough shape. The wood is toast. It’s mostly...

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DuskEli65

6 1mo DuskEli65

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How do I secure the ledger board when the siding is already up?

Spent the afternoon reinforcing the porch for my daughter's sandbox

Thoughts on creative uses for an 8x8 deck cutout?

Is it normal to have visible wiring and gaps on a $23k deck stair project?

Finally finished the deck extension and hot tub recess

Thoughts on trusting older cabin decks vs. being a buzzkill?

Is it normal for a deck to have a slight slope away from the house?

Finally wrapped up the new steps for Mom’s house

Just finished the multi-level deck project — a massive upgrade from those old stairs

How I finally solved drainage issues on a multi-level deck — steps that actually worked

Is it normal for deck screws to shear after just one season?

Finally finished the upper deck framing and it’s a game changer

How do I know if my ledger is actually level enough for the joists?

Why does my new deck have so much bounce near the grill?

How many flapper disks should I realistically buy for a 32' x 17' deck?