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How do I fish a heavy screwdriver out of a floor drain?

I managed to drop my favorite heavy-duty flathead right down the kitchen drain, and the worst part is it's past the tra...

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posted by Ray_Birch

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Just wrapped up a massive multi-level build for a friend—learned a ton about custom inlays

Spent the last week out of state helping a buddy finish up his personal deck project and it ended up being way more int...

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posted by BuilderZinc

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Tips for stabilizing high-elevation deck footings that nobody talks about

Dealing with an 18-foot deck height means you can't just take a contractor's word that a footing will pass, especally w...

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posted by CedarNomad

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How I finally solved localized musty smells — steps that actually worked

It is incredibly frustrating when half the closet smells like a swamp while your partner’s side is fresh, but it usally...

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posted by CliffRunner

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Just finished my first 8x10 deck — a few observations

I finally wrapped up my 8x10 build this weekend and the relief is real. I went with a concrete base and sunk the posts...

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posted by RidgeKeeper375

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How I finally solved extreme indoor dust — steps that actually worked

It is such a nightmare when you feel like you are cleaning every single day and the dust just keeps settling back down...

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posted by ForgeFox

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Is it normal for composite boards to buckle this much near a stone wall?

I’ve been watching this corner of our deck get worse all summer and I’m starting to get a bit worried about it. The boa...

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posted by Mike_Dusk_1985

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Is it normal to worry about an over-engineered DIY deck?

My husband and his dad have been out in the yard for months now, basially since the weather turned. They’ve finally fin...

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posted by BasaltFox952

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Can I stick my stain-covered rollers in the freezer for a few weeks?

I'm mid-way through staining my mom's back fence and things just got complicated. I’m using one of those latex-oil hybr...

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posted by ForgeWalker_1987

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Tips for filling in an old pool that nobody talks about

I’ve filled in two pools over the years, and honestly, the biggest mistake people make is thinking they can just dump d...

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posted by IronRay64

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Just signed the contract for our pool deck rebuild and learned a lot

After living with a rotting mess for far too long, we finally pulled the trigger on a full tear-down and rebuild of our...

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posted by AnvilFinder71

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How I finally solved TV remote microphone privacy — steps that actually worked

After seeing the reports about smart TVs recording background audio, I got a bit paranoid about my own setup. I didn't...

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posted by EmberJake95

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Anyone else prefer a compact electric washer over the bigger units?

I’m finally tired of asking my neighbor to borrow his pressure washer every time my driveway starts looking like a moss...

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posted by StoneCal12

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How I finally solved the driveway grit problem — steps that actually worked

After cycling through pressure washers and push brooms that just didn't cut it, I finally picked up one of those manual...

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posted by CopperEcho146

5 comments posted 1mo posted by CopperEcho146

Is it normal for thick decking to have a bit of flex with 2000mm beam spacing?

I finally finished up my 50 sqm deck after spending weeks dealing with the drainage and installing dimple board around...

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posted by BearForge_1953

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