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Spent the weekend at a rental in Sevierville and learned a lot about deck safety

I just got back from a quick trip to the Smokies and finally realized why everyone shold check the footings on a hot tu...

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posted by Tom_Anvil_1987

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How do I stop a power wheelchair from chewing up the drywall?

My mom moved into an assisted living unit recently and her new power chair is absolutely wrecking the walls in the entr...

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posted by BuilderPike

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How do I keep my folding workbench from wobbling when I'm cutting?

I finally got around to building a dedicated station for breaking down plywood becuase I was tired of nicking my drivew...

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posted by FoxArrow87

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How I finally solved the pillar-to-wall gap — steps that actually worked

Moving those massive concrete pillars with a digger is a solid way to save on material costs, but getting them to acuta...

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posted by AnvilRay_1954

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Just swapped my own cabin air filter and I feel like an idiot for waiting this long

I finally stopped letting the dealership talk me into that $75 cabin air filter "service" every time I go in for an oil...

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posted by FlintAsh94

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Thoughts on skipping railings for low-profile decks?

I've been looking at some massive cedar builds lately, specifically these sprawling multi-level setups where the lower...

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posted by ForgeBear_1988

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Thoughts on DIY as a hobby vs. a financial necessity?

I’m curious about how everyone here first picked up a wrench. For me, it started when my old radiator blew and I realiz...

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posted by ZincSage

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Just finished the elevated deck in PA — a few observations

I finally wrapped up the big deck project this weekend and it feels great to have it done before the weather turns. Bui...

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posted by ArrowKit34

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Tips for multi-level deck drainage that nobody talks about

Building a ground-level deck seems easy untill you're dealing with moisture trap issues. I've found that the secret to...

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posted by RidgeMax_1962

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Is my diagonal bracing overkill for an elevated deck?

I'm finally wrapping up this huge solo project where the deck is sitting pretty high up on these heavy timber posts. Si...

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posted by Cal_Anvil_1965

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Thoughts on mounting railing posts to the outside of the frame?

I just finished a 7.5x16 deck that ended up taking way longer than the three days I originally promised my wife. One of...

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posted by frost_drift

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Just finished my first TV mount installation — a few observations

I finally got around to mounting the big screen in the living room after my wife spent weeks nudging me to just do it m...

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posted by Max_Slate

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Is it okay to caulk over day-old caulk tomorrow?

I'm in the middle of redoing the seals on my shower surround and I completely misjudged how many tubes I acutally neede...

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posted by ForgeWalker_1987

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Finally figured out why the framing on my parents' new deck felt so off

My parents finally got that new deck built against the brick wall out back and at first glance, the light-colored wood...

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posted by Mike_Flint_1972

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Tips for making pressure-treated decks last decades that nobody talks about

I've spent years maintaining structures in the wet climates of Western PA near Seven Springs, and the biggest thing I'v...

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posted by RidgeAlex95

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