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Q: We have a problem with our 1975 home that seems to be a common one in our neighborhood: wrought-iron railings embedded in the front concrete steps. We salt the steps when they're icy because they're on the north side of the house, and the railing has rusted and rotted where it is in the concrete. How do we remove the railing? Once we do, we'd like to install a new system with a better life span — maybe even something made of wood. Any suggestions?

— Gary, Southington, CT

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