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Pro tip: Securing loose fence posts with concrete screws
I had a fence post that got loose after a storm and was leaning bad. Instead of pulling it out and setting a new one, I found a faster way. First, I cleared the dirt from around the base to reach the concrete footing. Then, I drilled a couple of holes at a slant from the post into the concrete. Next, I put in some heavy-duty concrete screws with a drill until they were tight. This pulled the post straight and locked it to the base. After that, I packed the dirt back around and it's been solid for months. It's a great save for when you don't have time for a full repair. Give it a try if you're in a pinch with a wobbly post.
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sam5301mo agoMost Upvoted
Honestly though, how bad was the lean? Sometimes you can just kick the dirt back in real tight and it'll hold for another season.
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mason.paige1mo ago
Those concrete screws usually have a good coating against rust. Fair point from @mila_mitchell, but they should still hold for years.
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