setting fence post

Whether you are building a fence or a playset for the kids, setting the posts is an important part of the job. The posts support the rest of the structure, so they have to be securely anchored, sturdy and perfectly plumb. Since they go in first, they can also hold up progress.

Using fast-setting concrete allows you to simplify and speed up the process because it can be mixed with water in the hole. And, it sets up in just 20 to 40 minutes, so you can quickly level things up and move on with the project.

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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