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DIY & Home Improvement

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5. I've also been reading about "floating" decks (not attached to house)

Tue May 28, 2013, 11:05 PM

May 2013

but got intimidated by the varying opinions on footings.

Is yours floating?

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Anyone put in a patio in New England? [View all] beac May 2013 OP

Paving stones set into a well prepared sand bed Warpy May 2013 #1

Some tips on sand and pavers: jeff47 May 2013 #3

Thanks! Very helpful. beac May 2013 #4

No, joist hangers on the house Warpy May 2013 #7

Around here-Wisconsin- digonswine May 2013 #2

The leveling is another intimidating part. beac May 2013 #6

It truly needs to run off- digonswine May 2013 #8

Tell me when I've reach my annoying question limit but... beac May 2013 #9

Not annoying at all- digonswine May 2013 #10

One more thing- digonswine May 2013 #11

Yay for no weeding! beac May 2013 #12