Leave porch posts as-is or move one?
The_Lane_Duo
4 years ago
Move the circled post over to the center, in front of the windows
Leave As-Is
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Comments (16)Hmm, I think I figured out what I want to do. It is easier for me because I can look at it up close instead of looking at the bad pic online. I have access to underneath the deck. I can drill a hole from INSIDE the deck OUT to AND INTO the vinyl post. Then I'll get a lag bolt and keep tightening until it moves the desired distance. Right? I just don't know if an anchor into the cement post would hole enough for a bolt to PULL it closer to the deck. I can stick some bonding agent in there and use a threaded rod with the threads sticking out under the deck. Then just place a washer and nut and tighten her up. How does that sound? 1/2 inch bolt sound good? 3/8? with a 1/2 inch hole? I think that should work. No L-brackets showing or screws visible. You may not even see the rod sticking out the pole after it's tightened up. Either way, it will be very low profile....See MoreDad Moved Away...And Moved On: Daughter Left Behind
Comments (6)This is the classic damage that happens to children from divorce. This is why its so important for parents to EXPLAIN TO KIDS why things are happening. kids tend to blame themselves for everything around them because at their age they cannot grasp reality and societies ways of life. Thank God my husband always explains to his kids. WHy he left their mother, why he cannot go back with her. He always explains. There is alot of facts missing from your explaination. There are many reasons a father could have left. One usual reason is the deep seeded hate for the ex wife. And the exwife causing him grief. She may have put a restraining order on him. He couldnt' stand seeing her while picking up and dropping of his daughter. Second. the amount of child support was so heavy he needed to get a better job to support his daughter. If that was so, they yes, he would leave the support for teh benefit of his daughter. Third, he may have been depressed. I know my husband was depressed because he felt at the time of the divorce, being a failure as a husband and a father. He felt he couldnt' fix the situation and left for the benefit of his kids. But he didn't leave the province or state. But he still left and his kids did blame themselves for a while. What this man did wrong was that he did not explain to his daughter that he is leaving not because of her. He needs to leave for _______explaination. It should have been given to your friend. That way she would not have this complex of selfblame, less worth and so. ITs so IMPORTANT. Unfortunately, the damage is done. But i honestly think, she should meet with her dad and confront him with her feelings. Tell him off the bat that she doesnt want to lose the relationship she has with him BUT she has long lingering questions and feelings of the past. She is an adult and has the right for answers. He will speak with her because she is not a child anymore. i have to be honest. What i've noticed is that men just dont seem to see the same things woman do. My father also moved on and doesnt' speak anymore to us since he remarried. He speaks with me on the phone and now is trying to have a relationship. I've been invited this weekend to his house. I know whatever didn't happen in the past is long gone. He was never much of a father to me. I had alot of resentment and hate for him. Felt neglected, not good enough. But overcame it by delving into my environment and friends and talking my feelings out. But what helped me the most was my confrontation with him. It was heated and loud and alot of emotions poured out. But that helped me. Screaming at him and telling him he wasnt' there for me while i grew up helped me. I felt a closure of somesort. And from that point i moved on with my life. i finally married and have a child ofmy own. Your friend needs to speak with her dad. She must on this, or she will never get over her feelings. Regardless of how much counseling is done....See MoreAre ALL of my porch posts necessary?
Comments (5)@tangerinedoor Unfortunately, the only reason the posts appear to be equally spaced is because of the angle that the picture was taken. The two flanking the front door have a smaller space between them than the one in front of the window does. And honestly the biggest reason for wanting to remove the post in question, is for viewing purposes, and my own personal taste. And thanks for the other tips! I actually already have an entire outdoor design/landscaping plan, this was simply a cry for help as far as structural and architectural matters go! @Seabornman I am definitely going to have to if I want to figure this out on my own without having to pay hundreds of dollars for an architectural engineer! The ceiling of the porch is just vinyl so I can remove that fairly easily (i think) I will have to read up on this extensively and watch some videos to make sure I know what Im looking for! @Felix Pradas I hope its no problem! haha Wouldn't that be great to never open any can of worms? And yes I am definitely removing the rails and giving the ENTIRE house a facelift. All the posts and rails and windows and the door/storm door are SO busy looking and I like more of a classic streamline look so all the "messy" look has to go! @tangerinedoor@Seabornman@Felix Pradas Here is an INCREDIBLY modest little photoshop pic I was able to throw together for the sake of visualization of what my brain is thinking for the space...See MoreThe_Lane_Duo
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