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Re: Home and garden projects
But bear in mind that the installation might include the cost of the R410 refrigerant. |
Re: Home and garden projects
Originally Posted by Nutmegger
(Post 12143311)
In the summer, mow them so that they look neat and green from a distance. In the winter, encourage the dogs to gallop around on them so that they turn into a muddy brown quagmire that eventually becomes a surreal frozen mud patch.
Originally Posted by ddsrph
(Post 12143337)
Weeds look fine when mowed. If it wasn't for weeds I would not have much of a lawn. I would find out what grass is best suited to your area and keep throwing seeds at it until something grows. Try to find the best time to sow them, and fertilize and water appropriately. My yard is too big to water so I try to sow seeds during the wetter seasons.
I tell my wife that's why I'm so stubborn about the bloody lawn. |
Re: Home and garden projects
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
(Post 12143385)
Are you both sure you're British?
(Watching this as my lawn was only planted late fall) |
Re: Home and garden projects
Originally Posted by Nutek
(Post 12143414)
Have you tried enhancing it by tossing some empty lager cans out there?
(Watching this as my lawn was only planted late fall) |
Re: Home and garden projects
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
(Post 12143452)
No, but I could try that and throwing up on it.
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Originally Posted by anotherlimey
(Post 12143385)
Are you both sure you're British?
I tell my wife that's why I'm so stubborn about the bloody lawn. |
Re: Home and garden projects
Originally Posted by ddsrph
(Post 12143513)
Only one of us is British (Nutmegger)
And large swathes of perfect grass don't appeal to me -- they take too much water, for many people involve chemicals, and too much valuable leisure time is wasted on their upkeep. Plus, lawn fanatics then don't want anyone to walk/play/live life on their perfect patches -- and certainly don't want dogs to use them as a restroom -- which to me negates the point of having an open outdoor space. |
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Originally Posted by Nutmegger
(Post 12143529)
And large swathes of perfect grass don't appeal to me -- they take too much water, for many people involve chemicals, and too much valuable leisure time is wasted on their upkeep. Plus, lawn fanatics then don't want anyone to walk/play/live life on their perfect patches -- and certainly don't want dogs to use them as a restroom -- which to me negates the point of having an open outdoor space.
Regarding this, and Ddsrph's earlier post, I strongly favour zoysia/ centipede grasses* which need little care, choke out weeds, and thrive without need for watering, even after several months of drought. * They may not be suitable for areas with long winters, but are cold tolerant at least down to around 0%. |
Re: Home and garden projects
Originally Posted by ddsrph
(Post 12143337)
Weeds look fine when mowed. If it wasn't for weeds I would not have much of a lawn. I would find out what grass is best suited to your area and keep throwing seeds at it until something grows .... My yard is too big to water so I try to sow seeds during the wetter seasons.
After seeding I pray the birds will ignore the seed before the rain does its usual good work watering. In dry weather this method doesn't work so well, & the last two summers we've had bad droughts.... But once the rains return, we get the seed out. |
Re: Home and garden projects
Originally Posted by ddsrph
(Post 12143337)
Weeds look fine when mowed. If it wasn't for weeds I would not have much of a lawn. I would find out what grass is best suited to your area and keep throwing seeds at it until something grows. Try to find the best time to sow them, and fertilize and water appropriately. My yard is too big to water so I try to sow seeds during the wetter seasons.
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Re: Home and garden projects
Originally Posted by RICH
(Post 12142973)
I agree, except the cost of whole replacement would equate to about 30% of the property value, and a lot more than I can afford!
The list price for the a similar unit was around $4k from this site Carrier Heat Pump Price List | WebHVAC.com |
Re: Home and garden projects
Originally Posted by mrken30
(Post 12143788)
We paid just under $6k for a heat pump 3 tonnes, I think, installed. That included running electrics, coil and running the line. It also included 10 years parts and labor. Also the first year we had the ability to reject the unit for a full refund if we didn't like it. We did have lower bids, but went with a NATE and factory certified dealer.
The list price for the a similar unit was around $4k from this site Carrier Heat Pump Price List | WebHVAC.com to figure out which was the best value for money. |
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My project at the moment is improving the insulation and attic sealing...
I have a rookie question - in my bedroom I have 2 ugly eyeball recessed lights. They are N-IC and so the previous owners have scooped away the insulation from around them. If I replace the interior fitting with these Feit 5"-6" Retrofit 2700K Soft White 850 Lumens 4-pack which are rated for use with IC and N-IC cans , can I put the insulation back around them or do I still need to buy one of those flowerpot shaped things to put over it? thanks! |
Re: Home and garden projects
Originally Posted by petitefrancaise
(Post 12144609)
My project at the moment is improving the insulation and attic sealing...
I have a rookie question - in my bedroom I have 2 ugly eyeball recessed lights. They are N-IC and so the previous owners have scooped away the insulation from around them. If I replace the interior fitting with these Feit 5"-6" Retrofit 2700K Soft White 850 Lumens 4-pack which are rated for use with IC and N-IC cans , can I put the insulation back around them or do I still need to buy one of those flowerpot shaped things to put over it? thanks! |
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Originally Posted by Pulaski
(Post 12144620)
Do they get hot? If they don't get too hot to touch then you should be OK to put the insulation back around them. If you are planning to sell any time soon I would use the flowerpot things, just because people expect to see them.
Homedepot rent out a FLIR camera for $50 for 4 hours. Seems a bit steep to me, thoughts? Would it be useful? |
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