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    Choosing a miter saw?

    I agree. I have a Dewalt 12" sliding and love it. - But it is hard to move around, but can cut almost anything. The advantage of the sliding is that you can cut much larger wood and put larger angles on smaller width wood. You are also correct on the footprint, it will be much larger.
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    Low-lying deck construction

    Have you considered just digging out enough to incorporate your height requirements? I built one a few years back and wanted it to be level with a concrete patio that was built by the developer. I just dug out where I could install my 2x8 joists and 5/4 decking. 16" is plenty for 5/4 by the...
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    Privacy Fence

    You should install them with the 3.75" side showing (standing on its narrow end) when you are looking horzonitally at the fence. If you install them the other way they WILL sag. I used to live in Texas and for some reason they were all installed that way, and every fence that had been up for...
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