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How do I hide the pressure treated framing on a multi-level composite step?

I've been working on a custom project for a pair of clients who just installed a round hot tub. They wanted a multi-lev...

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posted by EmberSpark

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Is it normal for deck posts to have deep cracks after less than a year?

My deck was finished about 11 months ago, but I’m starting to get pretty nervous about the support posts. Most of them...

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posted by Lee_Dusk

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Is it normal for a deck to span this far without any mid-span support?

I pass by this house every day and I’m honestly baffled by how their deck is staying up. It’s a huge structure built ri...

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posted by AnvilFox_1968

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Is a 4x12 joist system overkill for a standard build?

I'm looking at doing a multi-level build in a high-elevation area with heavy snow loads and honestly the engineering re...

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posted by FinderPike

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How I finally solved uneven driveway slopes — steps that actually worked

I spent years messing around with string lines and bubble levels while trying to get my driveway drainage right. It was...

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posted by torque_keeper70

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A quick guide to fixing latex paint over old oil finishes for beginners

We’ve all been there where the excitement of a new project makes us skip the scratch test. If you’ve alredy slapped tha...

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posted by NomadRidge_1986

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Just finished my first window replacement and learned where the limit is

I spent most of the last three days working on the double-hung windows on the back of my house. After years of doing my...

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posted by Sam_Storm

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Tips for DIY slab jacking rigs that nobody talks about

I spent months researching DIY foam jacking after getting a crazy $25k quote for my garage floor and patio. The most im...

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posted by SparkCedar

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How can I get rid of a four-foot maple stump without a grinder?

I just had a massive silver maple taken down and I'm staring at this stump that’s easily four and a half feet wide. It’...

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posted by DuskWren746

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How do I secure the ledger board when the siding is already up?

My dad and I are finally getting around to the deck on the new house, but we hit a bit of a snag with the second-story...

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posted by MossCrest915

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Spent the afternoon reinforcing the porch for my daughter's sandbox

I finally got around to checking the structural stability of the red cottage porch after my mom insisted on setting up...

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posted by FoxRaven

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Is a grinder pump the right move for a driveway sump that keeps clogging?

My driveway drainage setup is becoming a total headache lately. Every time we get a heavy storm, the sump pump that han...

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posted by AnvilBen88

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Will Aquaphalt or a cold patch kit actually last for a garage apron?

I need to bridge the gap between my garage floor and the driveway and I'm stuck on wich product to buy. The area is rou...

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posted by storm_runner_1950

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Thoughts on creative uses for an 8x8 deck cutout?

We finally got rid of a leaky old hot tub that was recessed into our second-story deck, and now we're left with this ma...

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posted by copper_walker

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Is it overkill to buy pro-grade tools for basic home maintenance?

My wife and I just moved into our first place and the list of projects is growing fast. We need a drill, a driver, and...

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posted by AnvilJake_1979

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