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Q. One of the metal posts on my front step railing has rusted out so badly that it is sort of dangling from the rail. Can that be fixed, or replaced? A. It can be fixed, but it's a jury-rig at best.

Q One of the metal posts on my front step railing has rusted so badly that it is sort of dangling from the rail. Can that be fixed, or should I replace it? A It can be fixed, but it’s a jury-rig at ...