That reminds me of putting up aluminum siding with pole jacks in the old days. When osha first came, out a guy came around and said we need hard hats (dad was ......) but they didn't say anything about the nailed together 2x4 poles and jacks. lol
That reminds me of putting up aluminum siding with pole jacks in the old days. When osha first came, out a guy came around and said we need hard hats (dad was ......) but they didn't say anything about the nailed together 2x4 poles and jacks. lol
So I caught and relocated a total of 4 squirrels. Last one was Thurs last week.
I haven't caught any since and the attic is nice and quiet.
However I caught a total of 3 common grackles in the last 2 days. Surprised they're heavy enough to trip the trigger plate.
I haven't caught any since and the attic is nice and quiet.
However I caught a total of 3 common grackles in the last 2 days. Surprised they're heavy enough to trip the trigger plate.
I want to expand my driveway a bit by digging out the 'sod' and laying in stone. This would likely be a long term temporary solution until it was time to repave the driveway ... then I'd have that area (and maybe larger) paved at the time.
With that in mind how deep would you dig out the area and what kind of stone/gravel/aggragate would you fill it with considering someday it would be a base for expanding the blacktop driveway.
The area is 6 ft x 16 ft. Pictures to help you visualize what I'd like to do.
With that in mind how deep would you dig out the area and what kind of stone/gravel/aggragate would you fill it with considering someday it would be a base for expanding the blacktop driveway.
The area is 6 ft x 16 ft. Pictures to help you visualize what I'd like to do.
Uh, haven't a clue 
but Mr. Google has lots of ideas...
The need for drainage under was new to me, but makes sense.
Choosing the right base material depends on the particular soil conditions in your area. When selecting a base material, you want to use something that will drain well and allows for proper compaction.
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Typically, asphalt driveway thickness ranges from 1 inch to more than 3 inches. Driveway specialists generally agree that 3 inches of asphalt are good for a comfortable and safe surface, but there are situations where less or more would work better.
So maybe only about 6" to dig out, for the base layer and your stone? Then take the stone out and pave?
but Mr. Google has lots of ideas...The need for drainage under was new to me, but makes sense.
Choosing the right base material depends on the particular soil conditions in your area. When selecting a base material, you want to use something that will drain well and allows for proper compaction.
The Experts Weigh in on the Best Base for Laying Asphalt
If you are planning to lay asphalt, then there are several things that you need to consider before doing so. One of the biggest factors when it comes to laying asphalt is which material will
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So maybe only about 6" to dig out, for the base layer and your stone? Then take the stone out and pave?
I’m no gravel driveway expert but what I have learned is you go down 6-8” then start with a #3 size gravel (larger gravel up to 2”). Then you finish with some crush n run (smaller with some fines).
IMHO, it depends on how temporary we're talking here. And whether your looking for a proper gravel parking space. Like a couple 3 years? Then just get some #5 delivered for about 6" deep. Just remember to pull out lightly.
Yep - thinking it over again this morning. It could be a few years before the area is 'paved' over. So I'm now thinking dig out about 4 to 6 inches, put down some weed barrier cloth, then fill with a suitable stone/gravel for a 'driveway' whatever that may be.
Then when it comes time to pave, let that crew remove the stone and put in a what they would use for a proper base layer.
I agree. You're not going to save any money trying to do their job for them. If it's a $5K job it'll be $5K whether or not you lay the correct underlay for them. Let them worry about it.
Besides in the off-chance they say they will use your gravel for that section as underlay for $100 off, when that section fails they will try to get out of fixing it since "your underlay wasn't the right kind but you wanted $100 off".
One has to do what his needs are and what the budget will stand. From my experience, what ever DIY money you spend won't be a saving and may cost you more. I would select a contractor to do what you can afford. Now you are on his list if he gets slow or has extra material he may cut you a deal later on.
Not a typical DIY question, but I’m wondering whether anyone knows of a way to reduce or eliminate the smell of a garbage can that’s used for weekly lawn clippings? Something other than hosing it out - which we can’t really do because of water restrictions.
It’s a long shot but thought it couldn’t hurt to ask. We need to find something environmentally safe.
It’s a long shot but thought it couldn’t hurt to ask. We need to find something environmentally safe.
Not much you can do if you're water restrictions are so tight that you can't use the 2-3 gallons of water every 2-4 weeks with deodorizer to clean the bin, really. I guess you could try praying down the inside with concentrated Lysol but IMHO that actually stinks worse than decaying grass in it's concentrated form lol.
Easiest solution is to eliminate the clippings entirely by mowing more often so it can be mulch-mowed instead of bagging it.
EDIT: There is actually a biologic spray that would probably work. It's used to clean weathered/dirty tombstones. But it's not cheap. Perhaps lowes/homedepot has something similar?
Or make compost. Compost doesn't stink if you have enough carbon mixed with your nitrogen (grass clippings) and aerated. Rather it smells like garden soil.
That D2 idea tombstone cleaner is actually a pretty brilliant idea! Makes me wonder whether Nature’s Miracle would work similarly. Thanks!
The water bill rates are about to increase a lot. So the cost to hose it out might be almost the same as to spray a bit of D2.
I’d love to go the composting route, but this is for elderly folks who are less open to the idea. But it’s a future possibility.
What do you do with the grass clippings currently? Do you just give it to the trash man (that's actually not allowed in my area)? If so, just put it in garbage bags. My 33 gal power flex bags from Samsclub cost $.20 each. Not as stretchy as the Glad Flex Force (or whatever) but stretchy enough.
I only fill them half full with grass clippings otherwise they get too heavy. I don't do this for myself, I do it when I mow my aunt's lawn sometimes. Her trash man doesn't care so I make it easier on him (and myself) by filling them half full. lol
Really!? I dunno how much city water costs anywhere else but an extra 6 gallons a month would cost me $0.06 for the water consumption cost and $0.06 for sewage cost, so $0.12 total.
And yes, D2 is what I was referring to but couldn't remember the name.
It might.
I only fill them half full with grass clippings otherwise they get too heavy. I don't do this for myself, I do it when I mow my aunt's lawn sometimes. Her trash man doesn't care so I make it easier on him (and myself) by filling them half full. lol
Really!? I dunno how much city water costs anywhere else but an extra 6 gallons a month would cost me $0.06 for the water consumption cost and $0.06 for sewage cost, so $0.12 total.
And yes, D2 is what I was referring to but couldn't remember the name.
It might.
The problem with the composter will be the carbon. I have composting issues, but it's the opposite: Have way more carbon than nitrogen available.
I was half joking about the cost of the water. In Los Angeles area though, they really are jacking the price for water usage way up. Also, “helpful” neighbors will scold you or report you for non-essential water use.
Here the city provides green cans for lawn waste - which includes branches, leaves - but not cactus. The city does the composting and makes it available to residents for free. And we have to sort out our food scraps to add into that green bin. So that’s more smelly stuff. Luckily we are allowed to use compostable plastic bags for collecting our food scraps. Some local areas can’t - and their trash can messes are worse. If you throw away food scraps in regular trash you can be fined. They have inspectors who lift lids, open bags and check! So much fun.
How much control do you have over the lawn service?
I started using a mulching mower and never collected the grass clippings. Now that I have a mowing service, I've asked them not to bag the clippings when they mow. Denver has similar water issues and climate as you have, and letting the grass and leaves stay in the lawn is best for the environment around here.
If you have to collect the grass, can you schedule mowing to happen the day before trash day? It would at least cut down the time the grass is in the can rotting. It did smell like dead body the few times my mowing company forgot and dumped the clippings in the trash can.
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