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Is it normal for deck posts to be buried directly in the ground?

I just had a new composite deck finished and overall it looks amazing. The white railings and the light brown boards re...

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posted by Sam_Basalt_1978

5 comments posted 2mos posted by Sam_Basalt_1978

Spent the weekend on the kitchen sink and learned a lot about my own laziness

I finally crawled under the kitchen sink to address a slow drip and realized I’m still living with a temporary fix I ri...

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posted by Eli_Forge

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Why does my driveway keep sinking under the gate wheel?

I’ve been noticing a really annoying dip forming in the asphalt right where our heavy rolling gate sits. It’s a sliding...

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posted by copper_keeper_1968

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Is 18 inches of clearance enough for an 8x28 foot deck?

I’m finally getting ready to pull the trigger on an 8x28 foot deck that will run along the back of my house. It’s going...

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posted by SlateAsh43

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Anyone else prefer poplar over MDF for interior trim?

I've always gone with MDF for my trim becuase it takes paint so well and you can't beat the price for a large project....

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posted by FlintFinder31

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Is it safe to swap my battery-powered LED strips over to a USB plug?

I’ve been looking at these old battery-operated under-cabinet LED lights I have in the garage and the AA batteries are...

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posted by BirchCrest_1954

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Thoughts on skirting vs keeping elevated decks open?

We finally pulled the trigger on replacing the old 2007 deck that was basically falling apart. It was a massive project...

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posted by BuilderTorque_1975

6 comments posted 2mos posted by BuilderTorque_1975

Is it normal for a contractor to refuse to just replace the deck boards?

I had a guy come out today to look at my back deck beacuse the surface boards are getting pretty splintered and soft in...

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posted by FinderEmber

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Is it normal for a deck to have zero gaps between the boards?

My dad has been working on this outdoor workshop area at the end of the garden for his retirement project. He's finishe...

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posted by BasaltRunner_1980

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Where is the best spot to install a permanent basketball hoop on a wide driveway?

My seven-year-old is obsessed with basketball lately, so I just picked up a PROforce 660 and I'm getting ready to dig t...

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posted by ForgeDrift366

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Just finished the fascia wrap on my stairs — a few observations

I spent the better part of the morning messing with the side of the stairs to hide those ugly pressure-treated 2x12 str...

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posted by SlateHawk166

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How I finally solved driveway runoff — steps that actually worked

I've seen plenty of folks try the bag of concrete trick to stop street runoff, and while it sounds like a shortcut, the...

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posted by ArrowJoe26

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Is it normal for a deck to be resting on stacked concrete blocks?

My wife and I are finally under contract on a house, but I’ve got some concerns about the deck out back. While walking...

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posted by ZincKit59

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What material should I use for a 13-foot laundry rod without it sagging?

I'm trying to figure out how to set up a massive drying rod in my laundry room beacuse the small racks just aren't cutt...

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posted by drift_sage

5 comments posted 3mos posted by drift_sage

Is it normal for my support posts to have a little sway before the framing is finished?

I’m currently elbow-deep in a DIY deck project for the above-ground pool we bought last fall. Since we couldn't really...

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posted by Nic_Ember

4 comments posted 3mos posted by Nic_Ember