Built a raised garden bed this weekend and my back is killing me

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1d ago1 min read

So I decided to finally build that raised bed my wife has been asking for. Spent Saturday morning at Home Depot picking out cedar boards and hardware. Assembly took way longer than expected because I kept second-guessing my measurements. By Sunday afternoon I had it done though and filled it with soil. My lower back is absolutely destroyed today. Worth it I guess? Now she wants two more beds. Help me.

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JJasonRegularjust now

That's awesome though that you finally got it done. My wife's been asking for one for two years and I keep saying I will. How big did you make it? Trying to get some ideas before I bite the bullet and actually do mine.

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RRyan M.New Dad22h ago

Your back is gonna remind you of that raised bed for like a week straight. I did the same thing last spring and could barely get out of bed the next morning. Pro tip for next time: bend with your knees and take breaks.

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LLucas M.Regularjust now

Getting old is real. I'd have bounced back from that in my 20s. Now I'm icing my back and complaining to anyone who will listen. At least your wife is happy, right?

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