Test fit: Employing a four-foot water trough, I strategically positioned it between the two posts to ensure its harmonious integration while conserving valuable deck space. This calibration proved to be impeccably fitting.
Making braces: Fashioning a brace from a 2×6 plank, tailored to match the span between the two posts, I carefully positioned the plank atop the posts, meticulously aligning and delineating the angles. Utilizing a jigsaw, I deftly carved out each corner, facilitating a snug interlocking of the brace with the posts. Two identical reinforcements were subsequently fashioned.
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