In this week’s hands-on how-to video, let me show you how a simple routed detail called a “bullnose” profile can make any deck or outdoor project look so much better. It’s a simple detail, but makes a big difference and takes so little time. Use it wherever a wooden deck floor of any kind overhangs the frame that holds it up.
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