The Gnat Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Taking down some chain link fence the past few days. Good hand and arm workout, getting close to having the link part off though, probably two more days. I haven't been working at it all that long per day, otherwise I could be done with it already. It's an old fence, so it's a bit of work getting it down, and I'm curious to figure out how much work it is going to be pulling the two posts out that need to get removed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJ Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 On 7/18/2018 at 9:52 PM, Malfatron said: has anyone had septic system problems? if so, what was the cause? im trying to anticipate issues early @vike daddy laid out the typical problem. Trees roots can also damage a system really badly. My parents mistakenly planted a tree right over the septic system. 15 years later a tree root blocked the inlet pipe to the tank, and you can guess what happened next. So don't do that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malfatron Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 oh no, i smell a sewer smell in the yard and from the toilet any dyi stuff i could do? does rid-x help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 26 minutes ago, Malfatron said: oh no, i smell a sewer smell in the yard and from the toilet any dyi stuff i could do? does rid-x help? you need to call an expert to assess the health of your leach field. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyers0909 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Anyone have recommendations for a solid budget electric weed wacker? Just moved into a new apartment that has a small backyard that I'm responsible for. It's kind of a mess back there so it needs to have some decent power but nothing too crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyPhil1781 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, flyers0909 said: Anyone have recommendations for a solid budget electric weed wacker? Just moved into a new apartment that has a small backyard that I'm responsible for. It's kind of a mess back there so it needs to have some decent power but nothing too crazy. Electric or no? I bought a refurbed B&D on eBay a few years ago for like $20. Still going strong. EDIT: Just checked, nothing there. I'd just look at CL TBH. Edited August 23, 2018 by JTagg7754 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyers0909 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, JTagg7754 said: Electric or no? I bought a refurbed B&D on eBay a few years ago for like $20. Still going strong. EDIT: Just checked, nothing there. I'd just look at CL TBH. Yeah I was just thinking of a battery powered one. It'll probably take me like 15 minutes at most to do the backyard. Good call on CL, I'll check there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrgm Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 2 hours ago, flyers0909 said: Yeah I was just thinking of a battery powered one. It'll probably take me like 15 minutes at most to do the backyard. Good call on CL, I'll check there. I got this from Amazon 2 weeks ago. Used it three times now and I LOVE the darn thing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyers0909 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 1 hour ago, rrgm said: I got this from Amazon 2 weeks ago. Used it three times now and I LOVE the darn thing Can't beat $60, this looks perfect for what I need. Thank you sir. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyPhil1781 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I really like the one I got from eBay bc it has a little wheel which makes edging a ton easier! Never seen one like it prior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimsZilla Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 (edited) i have all ryobi battery powered yard equipment. have lawnmower, weed whacker, edger, rottatiller, pole saw, chain saw, etc. love that it all runs off the 40v or 18v battery. works so well. never having to worry about gas or keeping gas in the house is the best. ive cut down an entire tree down with that chainsaw, it's pretty dang powerful for battery Edited August 24, 2018 by SimsZilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikeManDan Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 1 hour ago, SimsZilla said: i have all ryobi battery powered yard equipment. have lawnmower, weed whacker, edger, rottatiller, pole saw, chain saw, etc. love that it all runs off the 40v or 18v battery. works so well. never having to worry about gas or keeping gas in the house is the best. ive cut down an entire tree down with that chainsaw, it's pretty dang powerful for battery I have the EGO blower, mower, and chainsaw. I'm impressed with them as well. All products run off of their 56V battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimsZilla Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 yeah if you can, battery is the way to go imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikesfan89 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 This is not really a home improvement thing, but someone nicely asked if they could cut down one of my Maple trees so that the city can put up a neon sign in the next lot that would be blocked by my tree. They would take care of taking it out, but I'm not sure if I would get paid anything. I actually really like this tree and it's the only part of my yard that actually looks decent.i think I'll probably try to keep it, just curious what people's thoughts are and if you'd ask for a certain price for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dome Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 22 minutes ago, vikesfan89 said: This is not really a home improvement thing, but someone nicely asked if they could cut down one of my Maple trees so that the city can put up a neon sign in the next lot that would be blocked by my tree. They would take care of taking it out, but I'm not sure if I would get paid anything. I actually really like this tree and it's the only part of my yard that actually looks decent.i think I'll probably try to keep it, just curious what people's thoughts are and if you'd ask for a certain price for it What’s the sign gonna say? Tell them they can remove the tree if you get to pick the sign. Honestly I’d tell them no, but you might be surprised with the offer they make if they’re willing to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.