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Is it normal for a deck to fail inspection three times in a row?

My relative is going trough a total nightmare with an insurance claim deck build. The restoration company swapped out t...

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posted by FlintKit_1966

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Finally got the structural sign-off on that rental deck project

I spent the last few weeks dealing with a rental property owner who was convinced the new covered deck was sagging unde...

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posted by CopperBear

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Is it actually realistic for one person to DIY a full driveway replacement?

I spent most of my Saturday pressure washing the weeds out of the cracks in my driveway, but the deeper I got, the more...

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posted by SlateSage_1963

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Thoughts on soundproofing curtains vs. window inserts for bar noise?

I’m currently struggling with a new bar that opened up right across from my second-floor place. They’ve been keeping th...

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posted by SparkCobalt

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How do I move 1.6 tonnes of rebar up a hill manually?

I've run into a bit of a logistics nightmare with my vineyard project. The delivery truck driver took one look at my st...

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posted by Alex_Ember_1963

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Best way to fix buried posts without a full teardown?

I moved in a few months ago and finally crawled under the deck to see what's actually holding us up. It looks like the...

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posted by StormJake71

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How do I make sure my footings pass the first inspection in the city?

I'm currently staring at a stack of pressure-treated lumber and about thirty bags of concrete in my backyard, trying to...

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posted by CopperDrift906

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Is it normal to worry about winter charging for a remote lithium bear fence?

I’m currently setting up a remote apiary and the bear pressure is pretty intense this year, so I need a fence that won'...

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posted by SlateJake56

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How I finally solved the crumbling porch problem — steps that actually worked

Replacing a crumbling concrete slab with a massive deck is a huge jump, but going freestanding with helical piers is th...

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posted by frost_drift

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Is it normal for a second-story deck to feel a bit shaky during a party?

I finally finished the project I’ve been working on all summer—a big two-story deck to replace the old one my grampie b...

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posted by CobaltRunner_1976

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Thoughts on the 'correct' way vs. just getting a project finished?

I’m currently stuck in this loop where every minor repair on my old place feels like it requires a PhD. I started out j...

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posted by BasaltFox_1978

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Finally got the Costco pool set up on the new PVC deck and it feels solid

We finally got that massive blue inflatable pool from Costco set up on the back deck this afternoon. Even though the bo...

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posted by MossEcho_1973

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How I finally solved that stuck milk door — steps that actually worked

Restoring an old milk door is a classic project when you move into an older place, especally when previous owners just...

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posted by Cal_Storm

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Finally done dealing with flat wheelbarrow tires for good

I finally hit my breaking point with my wheelbarrow last week after patching the same tire for the third time this mont...

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posted by BasaltKeeper641

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How can I fix these huge gaps under my garage door without spending a fortune?

My driveway has this weird hump right in the center, so when the garage door closes, it hits the middle but leaves thes...

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posted by RavenKeeper_1968

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