Raymond Degidio

Raymond Degidio This is my first large deck and its been a nightmare since the beginning. I've ended up doing 90% of this solo after my helper got arrested.

Constant bad weather causing delays. Im now almost 3 months in. There's finally an end in site and now I've run in

A really small roof… on a roof. I’m not sure how else to explain it other than a tiny roof built on a roof. I was stoppe...
08/31/2026

A really small roof… on a roof. I’m not sure how else to explain it other than a tiny roof built on a roof. I was stopped at a traffic light briefly when I noticed it, so I only had enough time to take a picture but not enough to notice any other details except what can be seen in the photo. I think there is some kind of mesh or type of barrier at the front of it, rather than being an open hole. My guess is a vent of some kind but I don’t know enough about the innards of a house to confidently know what it could be venting.

Client asked for a curved fence! Built a custom 3' fence for a client this week. Had to brainstorm a bit, but this was t...
08/31/2026

Client asked for a curved fence! Built a custom 3' fence for a client this week. Had to brainstorm a bit, but this was the final product. Well still have some sanding and screwing. What do you all think?

Thanks everyone for the awesome support! I'm blown away by all the positive reactions! Honestly, this is the first time posting any of our builds, because, let's be real, Reddit can be scary when you're showing off your work!

New Build - Framing just getting started and not liking what I’m seeing- thoughts?
08/31/2026

New Build - Framing just getting started and not liking what I’m seeing- thoughts?

Contractor says it’s ready for backfill and slab. They filled it with pea gravel concrete on Friday.I bought up that the...
08/31/2026

Contractor says it’s ready for backfill and slab. They filled it with pea gravel concrete on Friday.
I bought up that they left out the vertical rebar at the corners and the horizontal ladders on Saturday. I was reassured they used fiber in the block fill so no ladders needed. But that they would check with the structural engineer on Monday about what to do about the missing vertical bar at the corners.
Now I’m no mason…but this seems 🫣
8/31 - First update: Got a motion notification on my cam just before 7 this morning. Pulled it up and it was a laborer out there mixing mortar. I immediately called the GC and told him someone was out there and to stop all work immediately. He said they weren’t supposed to be out there and thanks for letting him know. We’re all meeting in site at 10am this morning.
2nd update: Another guy has shown up with a woman and 3 toddlers and is now helping.
3rd update: SEOR is in the ER right now post tonsillectomy bleeding. Meeting for 10am is still on minus him.

Is this fixable. I just want my security deposit back- my dog trapped himself in the bathroom and chewed a bit of the do...
08/29/2026

Is this fixable. I just want my security deposit back- my dog trapped himself in the bathroom and chewed a bit of the door.

Neighbour has erected fence panel made of baby gate. A month ago I put up a trellis over the dividing wall between my ga...
08/29/2026

Neighbour has erected fence panel made of baby gate. A month ago I put up a trellis over the dividing wall between my garden and my neighbour's to add a bit more privacy. This covered the length of the dividing wall but left a small gap at one end where the dividing block wall meets a stone wall.
In a bid to prevent cats walking along the stone wall my neighbour has jury rigged this fence panel out of a baby gate. It is held on by a mix of small screws into other neighbour's fence, and plant wire onto a rickety pole. I assume in part it has been constructed like this in a cost cutting excercise - they are not the homeowner.
Does anybody have any ideas for what I can suggest to put in its place? Or a way to cover it up? Ideally I'd like to replace it because I think it's a hazard in the current state. Currently it's giving fallout settlement vibes

JOB-SITE SAFETY MEETING!!!15 gauge got me today. Was shooting together some quick blocking to hold some curved trim up s...
08/29/2026

JOB-SITE SAFETY MEETING!!!

15 gauge got me today. Was shooting together some quick blocking to hold some curved trim up so I could miter my landing tread to it. I had just had a nail shoot out of the side of the previous block, and said “oh that was close. I better not put my fingers in that danger zone right there.” Then I grabbed the next block and did exactly that. Idiot.

Went in about an inch. Could feel the tip just under the skin. May have glanced off the top of my fingernail/bone on the top of my thumb. Idk. Just glad it didn’t go through anything hard. Or through the joint. It could have sucked 8 or 9 but I’d say it was only about 6 suck. I’ll be fine. Superglue and pressure and it finally quit bleeding through my gauze. If it’s still hurting real bad in a couple days I’ll get it checked out.

Anyways, be careful out there dudes and chicks. I’m usually pretty cautious. Stay locked in and don’t be stupid. It hurts and you lose money.

Oh and these are the stairs we’ve been working on for 3 weeks now. Got that landing tread fit up and installed today. Framing for the landing (and the rest of the job) was trash. We had to do a lot to get it level and centered on the room and cased openings behind it. Ripping it all out wasn’t an option, hence all the fir-strips. Flooring guys will have fun meeting up with us. Handrail is next. Happy Friday. Be safe out there.

08/29/2026

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