Yeah, one of the fated L series axles. This was this gentleman's 2nd replacement , so #3 for the tractor. The strange thing is, I've seen cast axles in AYP twist back and couldn't see a break or crack upon removal. This one we talked about the axle at his PM, but I couldn't come up w/ the crack that should have been apparent on the bottom as the top was the freshest crack. Maybe I'll pull it out of the steel pile and turn it into yard art. Any ideas???

>>And don't use drywall screws. They're not strong enough for the application. Get some deck screws, at the minimum.Drywall screws will work 100%, especially when you glue another thin piece on top, the glue is giving you the holding power. When you screw a thin piece on top, dry wall screws have threads all the way to the head, it will still pull the two pieces together, I like them allot better in this sort of application when short screws are needed like here!.....actually they have better grip then deck screws and cheaper. >>What's the most gap between the top of the tile, and the top of the flange I can have before I need to be worried that the toilet won't seat properly?I think your system is the same there then it is here in Canada,?... are you using the wax gasket? If so..... Because I asked this same question to the local hardware store and the guy stated, you can put two wax gasket on top of each other. Perhaps ask the same question in your local store. Konrad

Yes, wood-look LVP or tile would accentuate the difference, so I would avoid that. Consider a marble-look tile. I have the exact situation as you, hardwood-style flooring in two rooms that adjoin the kitchen in an open floor plan. We just selected Porcelanosa tile in the Thassos design, a very neutral, marble-look tile, in the 24"x24" size. We ordered through our local ProSource during the traditional November sale and got an incredible price on it. The cabinetry and counters we are putting in will be dark, so we wanted light flooring to help keep things brighter. There are numerous transition profiles you can use depending on the height differentials. Look into Schluter products for some possibilities for transition strips if you use tile up to your hardwood. Some people really like cork floors in the kitchen or a product called Marmoleum, but I can tell you after reading a lot of reviews about both that neither of those surfaces will typically wear as long or as well as tile. It's your choice though, and some people love their cork and Marmoleum flooring in the kitchen.

Really how close are the neighbours? IMO a fence creates enough privacy for most people and any kind of tree has roots and with all that hardscape those roots will never get enough water so they will be looking for water where ever they can find it which could be right under the hardscape.IMO too much paver in relation to green space .