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It’s been slow going but the tear down of our old front porch is fully underway.
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![](https://riversworld.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_8038-1.jpg?w=768)
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All the decking has been removed and even though the posts are not load bearing my husband propped up a temporary support .
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![](https://riversworld.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_8039.jpg?w=768)
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In his typical professional fashion.
Sigh.
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![](https://riversworld.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_8040.jpg?w=768)
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Sure.
That looks stable…
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![](https://riversworld.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_8063.jpg?w=1024)
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Lots of rotted wood had to be removed because there was no j channel under the door, or under any of the porch siding.
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![](https://riversworld.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_8066.jpg?w=768)
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He’s trying to keep as much of the old frame as he can. Even if it is a wee bit crooked. Those cement posts are buried 3 feet down and there’s no way we’re moving them.
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![](https://riversworld.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_8070-1.jpg?w=768)
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Does my husband know what he’s doing?
Not really. Just enough to be dangerous.
That’s what makes it blog worthy.
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