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How can I reinforce stair handrails for high-weight capacity?

My family is on the heavier side, mostly in the 300 to 400 pound range, and we're having a serious issue with the handr...

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posted by ArrowKeeper_1955

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Finally finished the upper deck framing and it’s a game changer

I spent the last three weeks trying to bridge the gap between my main patio and the upper bedroom sliding door. It turn...

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posted by Mike_Stone

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How do I know if my ledger is actually level enough for the joists?

I finally hit retirement this summer and figured building my first deck woud be the perfect way to keep myself busy. I'...

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posted by birch_walker

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A quick guide to sealing driveway gaps for beginners

Don’t lose sleep over using a bit of beach sand under your backer rod. I’ve seen people try to fill those expansion joi...

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posted by CliffNomad_1962

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Does the radius of my sump basin actually matter that much?

We’ve been dealing with some pretty serious water intrusion since we moved in because of the high water table here. My...

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posted by Eli_Anvil

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Why does my new deck have so much bounce near the grill?

I finally finished up my build last weekend and got the string lights hung up over the black dining set. It looks great...

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posted by Sam_Torque

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How many flapper disks should I realistically buy for a 32' x 17' deck?

I’m staring down a massive 32' x 17' deck project and the wood is in pretty rough shape. The wood is toast. It’s mostly...

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posted by DuskEli65

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Can I cut drainage channels into my concrete patio?

My screened-in patio has a frustrating drainage issue where the concrete actually slopes back toward the house wall. Wh...

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posted by BasaltSpark_1987

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How can I get that integrated fire pit look without failing my local inspection?

I’ve been obsessing over the details of that big award-winning deck project here in Tacoma lately. The way they blended...

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posted by CopperNomad444

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Is it normal for a contractor to frame a deck roof directly over existing shingles?

I’m in the middle of a massive project involving a new metal roof and a wrap-around covered deck, and I'm starting to g...

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posted by torque_maker_1963

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Are these budget metal shed kits actually worth the hassle?

Things are getting realy cramped at the house with my parents moving in, and I’m tired of burning $150 a month on a sto...

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posted by Dan_Cedar_1968

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Thoughts on diagonal bracing vs. extra blocking for lateral stability?

My contractor is currently framing out the new deck and just got the joists and beams set up with some pressure-treated...

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posted by SparkDrift_1972

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Spent the weekend on the driveway and learned a lot about electric washers

I spent the weekend clearing three years of gunk off my driveway and deck, and I've got to say, the new 2026 brushless...

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posted by SageStorm

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Just finished my first 200ft privacy fence on a slope

I finally wrapped up that 200-foot privacy fence project on the sloped part of my lot and I learned alot about what acu...

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posted by CliffNomad

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Thoughts on fixing Trex warping vs total replacement?

I’ve been looking at my back deck lately and noticing that a few of the Trex composite boards are starting to crown and...

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posted by Ray_Cobalt_1979

5 comments posted 2mos posted by Ray_Cobalt_1979