Platform deck in Boston
I'm thinking about building a platform deck in my backyard but am unsure if it is a good idea given New England winters. Since the foundation block...
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almost 4 years by tcosta
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removing moss from brick & plaster
Is there any chemical solution I can use to kill green moss growth from old brick walls and an old plaster statue, and then hose it off with a gard...
almost 4 years by user001
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Should I stain my cedar posts white?
I have a new deck with cedar posts and rails. I was thinking of staining the cedar white but wasn't sure if that is recommended. Any suggestions?
almost 4 years by bmclay711
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Upstairs deck pan
We had a new home built last year with a 300' deck over our back patio. The builder put in a metal pan that has soldered seams and put the stucco ...
almost 5 years by danabart
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Sprinkler Repair
I have an in-ground sprinkler system that was installed with thermostat wire instead of sprinkler wire (i guess the genius that put it in was tryin...
about 4 years by seancranford
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Help me in gardening!
My girlfriend is an avid gardener and I know nothing about gardening at all. I want to learn a bit so that I can be helpful. I want to start by hav...
about 4 years by mariyasmth11
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answers869
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v pattern deck boards
i am building a deck with 2 levels. upper deck is 12 X 16, stepping down to lower deck 10 X 12. I want to run deck boards on v pattern starting at...
about 4 years by whit.millwork
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push elec. start on mower-nothing
Please help a crazy old lady! I bought a used electric start Snapper riding mower. I push the start and nothing happens. It has a fairly new batter...
about 4 years by vic47201
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Watertight Vinyl Decking
I have a roof/deck over my garage and I want to install the Gorilla Deck watertight decking. Does anyone have any comments? I live in a snow prone ...
about 4 years by frod0hobbit
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answers1154
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Dryer vent in the way of deck
I am having the father-in-law install a deck for us this weekend. It will be a floating deck on deck blocks and just under 2' high. The problem is ...
about 4 years by nicmack
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WTB: Snap edge or paver barrier
Hey y'all! I just finished my 1st patio project ever, boy it sure was a serious job! I installed an 8x9 area this weekend, and it looks great exce...
about 4 years by Handyman
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answers965
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Building stairs into a hill
I am a new home owner and I just bought a house that has stairs already built into the side of a hill in the backyard. The stairs are spaced out in...
about 4 years by fatboy
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answers1105
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color choices
hi all i am staining my house and i need opinions please!! my front is clapboards (dark green right now)sides are shingles that are treated wit...
about 4 years by nouvo8
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answers1039
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Floating decks
I want to know if I use 9 deck blocks would they support a 5x6 hot tub weighing 1700 pounds. I plan to put 4" of limestone screenings 4" into the ...
about 4 years by dately
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answers765
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sharpening the mower blade
I have a new mower that I want to keep in good shape. What kind of file do I need to sharpen the blade myself?
about 4 years by Handyman
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answers636
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immobest
I have read about Immobest sand binder. It sounds like it would be great for my patio, but I do not know where to buy it! Please let me know!
about 4 years by dnbergeron
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answers1060
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Removing Paint From a Tree
I have a beautiful live oak tree on which ourlocal government workers, in their indefinite wisdom, have spray painted some markings. Anybody know ...
about 4 years by CokeLady
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answers918
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Fence Permit Woes!
I am a very sad do-it-yourselfer right now! About a month ago I began to undertake one of my largest do-it-yourself projects. I set out to build ...
about 4 years by CokeLady
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answers727
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speedy tree
I would like to plant a fast-growing shade tree in our lawn to help protect against the merciless sun. While at another mobile home, I planted a sa...
about 4 years by CokeLady
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answers265
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Revolution Siding by Alside
Has anybody see this product on homes. I know it is very new. What is the finanial back if there is a warranty issue. Has anybody seen or hear...
about 4 years by dennisl1
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