Deck
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New Deck Floor
DIY Forum &bull Yesterday
I'm replacing my existing deck floor that is 1.5 inches thick with a new floor that is only 1 inch thick. This change will result in the sill for the door that leads to the deck being 1/2 inch above… Full Story »
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Bolting deck railing posts
DIY Forum &bull Yesterday
I am attaching 4x4 redwood posts for my deck railing. I see on some websites that the bolts are staggered horizontally by about an inch. I assume this is to minimize splitting. However it is not pleasing to the eye.… Full Story »
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Torch on roofing question/advice
DIY Forum &bull Yesterday
Just a request for advice please. I have a torch on roof that I will build a deck on. Sitting directly on the torch on will be a 2X4 base/ frame sitting on their narrow (2") side. I will screw… Full Story »
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Deck over concrete patio
DIY Forum &bull Yesterday
I have a 6-8 inch concrete patio in my backyard that is in good shape (no cracks) but unsightly. I want to build a deck right on top of the patio. The deck won't be elevated more than a few… Full Story »
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Restain roof deck without damaging asphalt roof
DIY Forum &bull Yesterday
I am planning to restain a roof deck which sits upon a flat, asphalt roof. The deck has previously been stained with an unknown stain. I understand that I will need to clean, strip, and brighten before staining. I am… Full Story »
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Replacing band joist behind brick veneer
DIY Forum &bull Mar 9, 2010
Hey all, first time homebuyer, first time poster here. I have a rotted band joist along the rear of the house caused (most likely) by improper flashing of a connected deck. I would like to replace this band joist along… Full Story »
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Rachel Ashwell Lists Her Shabby Chic Malibu Cottage
CasaSugar &bull Mar 9, 2010
Her beautifully remodeled home features limestone flooring, a brick patio with a spa, and mountain views. It's also surrounded by gorgeous gardens and just steps away from a shared beach access lot with a deck. The interiors, not surprisingly, are… Full Story »
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Trailer deck paint
DIY Forum &bull Mar 9, 2010
Is there a durable paint (UV Resistant) that could be used on a utility trailer floor? I was going to use an epoxy garage floor covering, but I don't think they are UV resistant. The previous owner of my trailer… Full Story »
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Can I demo these steps with this drill?
DIY Forum &bull Mar 9, 2010
I need to demo these steps because I'm extending my deck all the way down to the edge of my porch slab. I'm using a non-explosive demoing agent so I have to drill 2 holes in each step at 1'… Full Story »
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Extend deck with out new posts
DIY Forum &bull Mar 6, 2010
Here are some pictures of my deck that I want to extend. I would like to add as much possible on each side of it with out adding new posts unless. I have been told that I should not go… Full Story »
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Floor Joist Spacing
DIY Forum &bull Mar 5, 2010
Hi Y'all!First post, long time reader!We are having a house built and I have been diligently keeping up on the construction of the house. However, yesterday was the first time I was able to see the first floor joists. The… Full Story »
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How To Lay 3-Strip Boards So The Ends Don'T Look Strange
DIY Forum &bull Feb 25, 2010
The flooring I want to lay is 3-strip engineered flooting floor. The installation tips for single-strip boards describe how important it is to stagger the board lengths in a random manner, so that the ends don't line up or form an obvious pattern. But 3-strip means that each board that… Full Story »
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Drafting questions for deck
DIY Forum &bull Feb 25, 2010
I am planning to build an attached deck this spring. The rub is that the footings have already been placed. They are 11ft from the house and 14ft apart. I am thinking of adding a post in the middle and… Full Story »
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Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Contractor Baldwin NY
insideoutadditions.localcontractorsservice.com via @InsideOutOnline &bull Feb 24, 2010U.S. Home Remodeling Corp., located at 706 Atlantic Ave. in Baldwin NY,specializes in kitchen and bath remodeling. When looking for reliable kitchen or bath remodeling contractors who can do it all; U.S. Home Remodeling Corp. will guide you through all… Full Story »
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Home Improvement Projects that Earn Their Keep · Home Improvement
www.lifecycleconstruction.net via @remodelingrx &bull Feb 24, 2010Home Improvement Projects that Earn Their Keep · Home Improvement, Interior Design, Remodelling Full Story »
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Water Logged? 5 Steps to Proper Lawn Drainage
Charles and Hudson Home Improvement Blog &bull Feb 23, 2010
Chances are that you have lawn drainage issues. Better fix them fast or else you could lose your grass, damage your gardens and even risk water leakage into your home. Survey your lawn during and directly after a heavy rain.… Full Story »
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Home Retailers Still Haunted by Risk
www.fool.com via @River_Rock &bull Feb 23, 2010Home-improvement retailers delivered a mixed bag of data in their most recent quarterly results. Although some of the information seems heartening, a rebound for all retailers remains no sure thing. Full Story »
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5 Ways to Make Shade: Covered Decks and Patios for the Sun Shy
Charles and Hudson Home Improvement Blog &bull Feb 23, 2010
Everyone knows we need to stay out of the sun to avoid skin cancer. Or do we need to get more sunshine exposure to increase our vitamin D? Huh. Confused yet? Either way, it's a good idea to create an… Full Story »
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Swimming Pool Maintenance Guide To Keep Your Pool Clean And Safe
www.abcarticledirectory.com via @blue234 &bull Feb 23, 2010Having a swimming pool in the house is indeed fun but along with it comes the responsibility to make the pool clean and safe for swimming, not only to make your pool waters inviting, but also making sure it is… Full Story »
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Affordable Home Remodeling
www.xforce.ws via @dunglantq &bull Feb 22, 2010Not all remodeling (http://www.customrenovate.com/) contractors are created equally. Custom Renovations, Inc (http://www.customrenovate.com/). has over 20 years experience in remodeling homes in the Raleigh-Durham area; one of the fastest growing areas in the nation. We have completed numerous kitchen remodeling, room… Full Story »
