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Is there such a thing as having too many footings for a cabin deck?

I’ve spent the last week digging out dozens of holes for these orange pier forms beacuse the old deck literally gave wa...

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posted by LynxPike

5 comments posted 4mos posted by LynxPike

How do I manage a skid steer rental as a first-timer in MA?

I've got a few projects piling up on my property in western MA and I'm tempted to rent a skid steer to handle them myse...

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posted by KeeperForge_1987

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Is polymeric sand a good temporary fix for wide driveway joints?

My driveway is made of those big 8-foot concrete slabs and the old caulking in the joints has pretty much disintegrated...

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posted by SageRidge_1950

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Thoughts on using dark stain vs replacing boards for a messy install?

We just had some cedar planks installed over a pressure-treated frame and the screw lines are a bit of a mess. The crew...

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posted by basalt_walker

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Can I pressure wash my dirty block paving before sanding and sealing?

I've finally finished laying down these old paver blocks that were sitting in a heap at the edge of my drive for ages....

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posted by FrostDrift

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Is there a cheap way to put temporary fencing across a driveway and deck?

Trying to figure out a way to keep my dog from sprinting into the street since my rental has a wide-open backyard. The...

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posted by SlateJake56

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Is this kind of craftsmanship actually acceptable for a professional deck build?

I finally pulled the trigger on getting a deck built after years of wanting one, but I’m really questioning the quality...

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posted by FlintRunner228

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How do I tell my father-in-law his new 2x4 deck is dangerous?

My father-in-law just finished building a new deck and I’m honestly a little panicked after walking on it today. It fel...

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posted by CedarWren

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Does anyone have tips for keeping light composite decking clean from mud?

Just finished laying down the last of the boards on my first-ever deck project and honestly it feels great to finally b...

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posted by DriftRidge

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Is this brand new deck actually built right or should I be worried?

My husband and I are looking at this house and it has a brand new deck. We're planning on setting up a lounge area unde...

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posted by RavenMike33

5 comments posted 4mos posted by RavenMike33

Can I use threaded rods instead of L-brackets for my deck post install?

I'm currently reinforcing some of the structural framing on my back deck and I'm looking for a way to beef up the post...

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posted by WalkerFrost

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Is my DIY floating deck actually going to stay put in high winds?

I finally finished putting togehter this floating deck for my new place and honestly, I'm second-guessing a few things...

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posted by Mike_Flint_1972

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How can I fix a sagging support post on my two-story deck?

I've noticed some pretty bad sagging on my upper deck right where the main beam hits the support post. The house was bu...

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posted by MossJoe64

4 comments posted 5mos posted by MossJoe64

Does my neighbor have a point about these beam cracks or is it fine?

My neighbor keeps stopping by to point out some splitting wood on the deck supports, and it's starting to get under my...

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posted by FlintCrest785

5 comments posted 5mos posted by FlintCrest785

How do you guys deal with movement on long steel lake piers?

I've been sticking to all-steel construction for my lake projects lately, doing the joists, girders, and even the handr...

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posted by EmberLynx

4 comments posted 5mos posted by EmberLynx