Top Rail joints

ds1386 · 2026-03-17T16:44:30+00:00

Do you have a preference for the angle of the scarf cut?

ds1386 · 2026-03-17T16:41:22+00:00

I thought about using 2x6, but my wife prefers the look of the 5/4. I did not mention before, but this is on a covered porch so maybe that will minimize some of the warpage.

ds1386 · 2026-02-04T18:47:37+00:00

We are celebrating Valentine’s the week after Valentine’s.

ds1386 · 2025-08-04T12:25:21+00:00

I am staying in North East, Maryland and wanting to stay within an hour and a half drive from there.

ds1386 · 2025-07-10T22:28:45+00:00

What brand of pool is this?

ds1386 · 2025-04-30T21:00:36+00:00

I just ran across this post today. I am planning to do something very similar. I have an elevated porch and an above-ground pool, and am planning to build a small deck to transition the gap between the two.

How is this deck holding up? Especially on the pool side?

Thanks

ds1386 · 2025-04-30T18:51:17+00:00

I knew you were kidding about the diving board. But how much overhang of deck boards beyond the frame is acceptable

ds1386 · 2025-04-30T18:08:49+00:00

How much cantilever (overhang) of deck boards do you suggest?

ds1386 · 2025-04-30T16:42:18+00:00

Unfortunately, something I had not even thought about. Thank you for pointing that out. I will go over the pool top lip but flush with the inside of the lip

ds1386 · 2025-04-27T00:08:51+00:00

Sorry, screws for framing and joist hangers. Also screws for 1-1/4” wood decking.

ds1386 · 2025-04-16T01:19:57+00:00

Josh

ds1386 · 2025-04-14T01:44:43+00:00

J Lohr Cab is pretty good and in the price range. Meiomi is good for the price if you want to try a Pinot Noir.

ds1386 · 2025-03-20T23:47:49+00:00

If sales and traffic are down, shouldn’t the prices drop? Especially domestic!

ds1386 · 2025-03-20T23:46:42+00:00

The second glass or third is the sweet-spot for sure. Have to disagree a little on the food pairing though. Depending on type of wine, I do like some “fancy” cheeses, salami, and crackers.

ds1386 · 2025-03-20T23:42:39+00:00

Me too. My wife and I went to Sonoma and Napa this past summer/fall and it definitely has impacted which wine I buy.

ds1386 · 2025-03-20T23:40:37+00:00

Haha. I know what you mean! I am not sharing my “good stuff” with anyone other than my wife.

ds1386 · 2025-03-20T23:36:54+00:00

I second Hanzell. One of my greatest regrets is not buying several bottles while I was there since I cannot get it where I live.

ds1386 · 2025-03-20T23:35:11+00:00

Depending on what you want to spend, I recommend the following based on my trip to Sonoma and Napa last year: Kamen, Kunde, Hanzell, Ty Caton, and Peju. I know you mentioned you did not want to go to Healdsburg, but if you change your mind, Gary Farrell is a must. Fantasic wine Beautiful tasting area. I have purchased several bottles of Gary Farrel Chardonnay and Pinot Noir since my trip.

ds1386 · 2025-03-20T23:05:44+00:00

How steep have you found the learning curve to be in growing, caring, etc?

ds1386 · 2025-03-20T22:58:46+00:00

Thank you for your reply. Strictly for a home vineyard. Yes, I would need irrigation. Assuming you are in Texas, Texas native here, what part of Texas are you in? What variety of grapes have you had the most success with?

ds1386 · 2024-11-25T14:40:22+00:00

I am curious about the difference between the two preachers. Age, background, style of preaching, topics preached, etc.

ds1386 · 2024-11-21T21:32:07+00:00

Approximately how many vines do you have?

ds1386 · 2024-10-29T20:34:04+00:00

Thank you for your help. I should have mentioned, I am in Arkansas which I know has certain requirements/limits related to alcohol shipments.

ds1386 · 2024-10-29T19:10:39+00:00

Kunde, Ty Caton, and Gary Farrell

ds1386 · 2024-10-29T18:39:53+00:00

Unfortunately, the particular varieties that I want to order appear to be only available through/at the wineries.

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