Fri September 11, 2020 1:49 am
lennytheweedwhacker wrote:ghost wrote:I'm going to attempt to replace two sections of fascia board myself this weekend. God help me.
oh boy...that has to be difficult
Fri September 11, 2020 1:50 am
ghost wrote:lennytheweedwhacker wrote:ghost wrote:I'm going to attempt to replace two sections of fascia board myself this weekend. God help me.
oh boy...that has to be difficult
I've got YouTube and a bag of pink handled tools we got as a wedding gift. I've got this.
Fri September 11, 2020 1:58 am
96583UP wrote:doug rr wrote:i think a few of us here can relate to this..
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/10/opin ... ement.html'My emotions around the pandemic became so tightly tied up in these plants.”
when my gardenias were failing, there was definitely an apex breaking point one afternoon involving me aggressively digging up, replacing soil, and adding epsom salt
as though my life depended on it
if anyone has any advice on small evergreen shrubs that can survive a cold winter, i am all ears
not boxwoods though, those are too bleh
Fri September 11, 2020 2:03 am
doug rr wrote:96583UP wrote:doug rr wrote:i think a few of us here can relate to this..
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/10/opin ... ement.html'My emotions around the pandemic became so tightly tied up in these plants.”
when my gardenias were failing, there was definitely an apex breaking point one afternoon involving me aggressively digging up, replacing soil, and adding epsom salt
as though my life depended on it
if anyone has any advice on small evergreen shrubs that can survive a cold winter, i am all ears
not boxwoods though, those are too bleh
i have a few african boxwoods that have done well for years but we don't have a cold climate..
Fri September 11, 2020 6:02 pm
Strat wrote:Hot Water heater = BYE!
$2,000 all in on a new one. Delivery, warranty, taxes, removal, installation.
OH, the joys.
Fri September 11, 2020 7:02 pm
B wrote:Strat wrote:Hot Water heater = BYE!
$2,000 all in on a new one. Delivery, warranty, taxes, removal, installation.
OH, the joys.
hey ghost, I got this done with my home warranty for $100. If you're still thinking of such things.
Fri September 11, 2020 7:04 pm
Fri September 11, 2020 7:11 pm
B wrote:Strat wrote:Hot Water heater = BYE!
$2,000 all in on a new one. Delivery, warranty, taxes, removal, installation.
OH, the joys.
hey ghost, I got this done with my home warranty for $100. If you're still thinking of such things.
Mon September 14, 2020 1:42 pm
Mon September 14, 2020 1:50 pm
96583UP wrote:if anyone has any advice on small evergreen shrubs that can survive a cold winter, i am all ears
not boxwoods though, those are too bleh
Mon September 14, 2020 4:45 pm
Mon September 14, 2020 4:51 pm
Strat wrote:Well, great. Now my hot water heater is working. Thursday night i couldnt light the pilot. I tried again yesterday and it worked but didnt get hot water until this morning.
So, the thing is 15 years old, and ive been dealing with poor hot water pressure for a long time. Its only a matter of time before it completely fails and im wondering if I should just go ahead with the replacement and installation before its winter time.
Mon September 21, 2020 2:05 pm
Tue September 22, 2020 12:34 am
EJ wrote:96583UP wrote:if anyone has any advice on small evergreen shrubs that can survive a cold winter, i am all ears
not boxwoods though, those are too bleh
make sure you give a nice mulch cover over the base of them, plus a couple of options:
* cover them with burlap before winter hits + cross your fingers
* spray them with an anti-dessicant spray before winter + cross your fingers
Wed September 23, 2020 2:29 am
Wed September 23, 2020 2:34 am
ghost wrote:I've botched my share of DIY jobs, but this...this is really something.
https://www.reddit.com/r/HomeImprovemen ... urce=share
Wed September 23, 2020 2:37 am
Wed September 23, 2020 2:39 am
96583UP wrote:what a nightmare
many things it's worth it to just pay someone else to do
Wed September 23, 2020 2:51 am
lennytheweedwhacker wrote:96583UP wrote:what a nightmare
many things it's worth it to just pay someone else to do
yep...i'm blessed to have the wealth to do that
Wed September 23, 2020 2:53 am
96583UP wrote:lennytheweedwhacker wrote:96583UP wrote:what a nightmare
many things it's worth it to just pay someone else to do
yep...i'm blessed to have the wealth to do that
dudes just hang out in front of home depot looking for work
you'd be surprised what $50 can get you