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When is a deck actually worth repairing vs just rebuilding?

Bought a place with an older elevated wood deck out back, maybe 15-20 years old by the look of it. A couple boards are...

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posted by Joe_Arrow

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Who's responsible for fixing a shared access road?

The gravel road that runs behind our four houses is basically our only way in and out, and after all the rain this spri...

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posted by PikeSteve32

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Is it normal for joist hangers to be hung upside down like this?

Came home to find my deck build looking a little off and I'm trying to figure out if I'm being paranoid or not. The guy...

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posted by Tom_Anvil_1987

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How much does a beam actually need to sit on the post? Thinking about a corner joint I saw

Saw a deck joint at my brother-in-law's place the other day and it's been bugging me. The corner post has a notch cut i...

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posted by nate.ferris_1958

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How do I know if my deck can handle a hot tub before I list the place for rent?

So we're finally getting around to renting our cabin out on Airbnb and my sister keeps saying the deck is the selling p...

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posted by DriftAlex_1961

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How do I finish the edge where my deck meets the pool coping?

First timer here, building a small deck that runs down to the pool we just got put in. Used double 190x45 bearers with...

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posted by EmberWren506

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What kind of pavers hold up for widening a driveway?

Wanting to add maybe 18 inches of width along one side of my driveway so my wife can actually open her car door without...

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posted by shughes

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How I finally got my driveway entrance looking right - what worked for me

Been seeing a lot of entrance makeovers lately so figured I'd share what I wish someone had told me when I started mine...

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posted by rusty_hand

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Is it normal for the flat deck on a tub to dip in the middle?

Doing a dry fit on a new steel tub for my downstairs bathroom and something looks off. I laid a level across the deck a...

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posted by Ray_Birch

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Is a big gap down the middle of my deck normal, or should I be worried?

So my deck is half built and there's a wide strip running down the middle where the boards just stop, exposing the jois...

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posted by BuilderRidge

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Buddy built my deck for cheap, but should the stairs have a landing at the bottom?

So my neighbor's cousin does decks on the side and gave me a cash price I couldn't say no to. He tore out the old rotte...

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posted by walnut_hawk

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Is it normal for my driveway to get dark blotchy spots after it's hosed off?

So the lawn crew that does my neighbor's place came over and blew off my driveway last week as a favor, which was nice...

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posted by dweber_1954

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Is it normal for new redwood deck boards to shrink unevenly?

Been building a small redwood deck off the back of my bungalow over the past couple of months, mostly a couple hours at...

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posted by teaton85

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First-timer's covered deck with single-pitch shingled roof

When this deck is in daily use, it should work as a sheltered outdoor room: a covered deck under a single-pitch roof ti...

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posted by RafterPete66

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Is my deck safe or am I overthinking this?

So we moved into this house last fall and it's got a second story deck off the master bedroom. Never thought much about...

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posted by FlintNic_1967

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