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How do I handle the ladder alignment on this custom pool deck build?

I've been spending my time off work trying to get this above-ground pool deck finished for my parents. I'm defintely no...

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posted by StormAsh61

3 comments posted 2mos posted by StormAsh61

Tips for clearing out oversized basement appliances that nobody talks about

I've dealt with this exact nightmare in my old place where a massive chest freezer was basically part of the foundation...

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posted by RavenTom15

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Why is my new bath fan causing rot in the attic?

I recently upgraded my bathroom exhaust fan to a much more powerful model since the old one was letting mold grow on th...

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posted by BirchRay65

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Thoughts on starting with a pocket hole jig vs a table saw?

My wife has suddenly caught the woodworking bug and it's been awesome seeing her transform the garage. She’s already pi...

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posted by moss_bear_1954

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Best way to fix a sticky sliding door without replacing rollers?

I've been scrubbing the tracks of my sliding glass door all morning because it’s been sticking like crazy lately. I cle...

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posted by raven_maker_1974

6 comments posted 2mos posted by raven_maker_1974

Is it really that dangerous to replace my own garage door springs?

My double garage door just stopped working this morning and when I looked up at the bar, one of those heavy torsion spr...

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posted by WalkerTorque_1985

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How much should I expect to pay for fire-damaged deck repairs?

I'm a student renting a place and I'm in a bit of a situation after a freak accident last week. A cigarette ember someh...

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posted by DriftRunner

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Is the charm of a pre-1920s home actually worth the DIY nightmare?

I’ve been looking at these gorgeous old Victorians and craftsman homes from the early 1900s, but the more I read, the m...

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posted by Max_Moss

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Is it safe to put a hot tub on a deck with 5-inch screws instead of notched posts?

My dad is finishing up this massive deck project and he's convinced it's sturdy enought for a hot tub, but I'm looking...

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posted by Joe_Arrow

5 comments posted 2mos posted by Joe_Arrow

Is it normal to use this many metal hangers on a residential deck?

The crew next door has been working on a new build all week, and it looks alot beefier than anything I've seen in our n...

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posted by SlateCrest_1951

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How do I fill a huge gap where my concrete stairs separated from the house?

The concrete steps leading to my back door have settled quite a bit lately, and now there is this massive gap where the...

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posted by DuskFinder952

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Is 17k for labor on a custom deck and pavilion too high?

I just wrapped up my biggest solo build for a family friend while I'm finishing up grad school, and honestly, the final...

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posted by EmberWren506

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Just finished my first mini split install — a few observations

I spent the better part of Saturday wrestling with a 12k BTU unit after getting quoted three grand just for the labor....

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posted by Jake_Raven_1965

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How do I keep nuts from spinning off a bolt board?

My little guy is obsessed with my tool bag lately, specifically anything he can twist or turn. I’m thinking about makin...

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posted by storm_runner_1950

5 comments posted 2mos posted by storm_runner_1950

Is it normal for a professional deck frame to feel different than my old DIY one?

I finally pulled the trigger and had a profesional crew come out to tear down my old deck that I'd basicly cobbled toga...

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posted by RavenDrift779

3 comments posted 2mos posted by RavenDrift779