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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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Is it normal to have visible wiring and gaps on a $23k deck stair project?

We just finished up a project for two new sets of deck stairs including a lighting package with 25 fixtures, and I'm fe...

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posted by PikeWren

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Finally got those stubborn oil patches off the driveway

I spent the better part of Saturday scrubbing the tarmac out front becuase my old diesel has been dripping for weeks. I...

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posted by ArrowDan_1968

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Finally finished the deck extension and hot tub recess

Swapping out those Trex blocks was a massive headache but it makes a huge difference in how the support feels now. I ha...

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posted by drift_finder_1967

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Thoughts on trusting older cabin decks vs. being a buzzkill?

Hanging out at my partner's aunt's cabin this weekend and they’ve got an old HotSpring tub sitting right on the wooden...

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posted by dusk_hawk

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Is it normal for a deck to have a slight slope away from the house?

I finally finished the pressure-treated pine extension on my back porch last weekend, but now I’m second-guessing every...

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posted by CobaltWalker

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How do I get the smell out of my bathroom floor cracks?

My toilet overflowed like crazy yesterday and the water got everywhere. I spent hours scrubbing it down with soap and t...

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posted by Alex_Stone_1977

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Why can't I get my drill bit all the way through this brick wall?

I'm in the middle of hanging some floating shelves and I've hit a major wall, literally. The first set of holes went in...

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posted by StormCrest814

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Finally wrapped up the new steps for Mom’s house

Spent the last two weeks chipping away at replacing the old rot on my mom’s place. It’s a 75-year-old house and you can...

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posted by Dan_Pike_1957

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Just finished swapping the anode rod on my 2010 tank and learned a lot

I finally got around to tackling the anode rod on my fourteen-year-old water heater this weekend, and honestly, I was t...

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posted by Nic_Stone

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Just finished the multi-level deck project — a massive upgrade from those old stairs

We finally wrapped up the backyard project this weekend and honestly, the relief is huge. It started as just a tiny set...

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posted by SageDusk

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How I finally solved my stinky shed airflow problems — steps that actually worked

Dealing with fumes from gas cans and garden chemicals in a tight shed is a nightmare, especially when it starts smellin...

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posted by copper_keeper_1968

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How I finally solved drainage issues on a multi-level deck — steps that actually worked

Expanding a deck from a basic rectangle to a multi-level setup is a massive undertaking, especially when dealing with t...

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posted by storm_walker_1978

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Is it normal for deck screws to shear after just one season?

I’m honestly at a loss here because I thought I did my homework on materials before building my deck last summer. I wen...

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posted by Ben_Flint_1984

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How I finally solved the polymeric sand washout problem — steps that actually worked

I’ve spent way too much time cleaning out paver joints becasue I used the cheap stuff from the big box stores that just...

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posted by RavenKeeper_1968

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