Novice needs help with a new redwood deck
dhabes
13 years ago
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Comments (13)Thanks for all the help. I had time today to get most of the work done. I went a bit nuts (for me) and removed the deck so I could really clean the underside really well. Took a little longer than I planned, but generally went well. The grease part was pretty easy (thanks to all of your help.) I did not changes the fuel line (didn't really need to -- I read somewhere it was a good idea to change those after 5 years, but I have not had any real problems with it .. so I left it as-is.) One problem I did have -- I could not get the old oil filter off. Not sure if it just was tightened to hard last time, or not lubed enough around the gasket. I just went ahead and put the new oil in and moved on with the old filter (Kohler actually only recommends changing it every other oil change.) I have one of the band/clamp oil removal tools, but it's really hard to get any leverage with the tight area. I was going to spray some WD40 around it to see if would loosen it, but thought I would ask around if that was a good idea or not. Any thoughts? Are there any tools that are better for tight spaces? Thanks again for all the help!...See Moreredwood deck needs work
Comments (9)Ken's stuff might take off the latex just post the question over there. Its a real pain to get it off the rail system.Ater all that finish is off He sells an outdoor finish as well that some Folks over here seem to like. The finish you have is most probley thined down paint. On the rail for an easy way out a Person could just paint it again but the cap rail and the decking exposed to the sun flat wize really should have something like Ken's stuff or TWP on it. J....See MoreNew Redwood Deck, Deciding on a Stain
Comments (2)Thanks for your reply. I only mentioned Home Depot because I just noticed that Sikkens was available via mail order from HD's online store, they don't offer it at their HD brick&mortar stores. I went to a BM today ("real paint store"), and they happened to have some Sikkens in stock (along with other non-"box store" brands like Penofin). I understand that the party line is to diss "big box" store offerings, but I was hoping for some more useful information on Sikkens Cetol SRD in particular, because others have said good things about this stain on Gardenweb forums....See MoreMind helping a novice with his new herb garden?
Comments (2)Agree with above. Get a good organic potting mix. Some already come with excellent amendments. Shouldn’t have to fertilize again till next year. Ask for local recommendations at a garden center (not the big box) near you. Keep it simple till you get the hang of it. Neem a spray? Use it only if you have a real issue—aphids coating everything. Plants outside get the benefit of predators doing your pest control—but not if you kill them with a spray “schedule” too. Sometimes just hitting the bugs with a blast from the hose is enough. If you are worried, take a sample to a good garden center—they’ll be able to tell you if you have a real problem. Even better, got to your local Extension. Take a least five good pics from every angle and far back too.. The trick to watering is not to let the root systems dry out. Aim to feel some moisture in the soil. The difficulty with containers is if you surface water, the deepest roots can still be too dry. If roots dry out, the plant dies. Try to water all the way to the bottom of the pot once a week. You should see water coming out the bottom. As you get more familiar with the plants, how much water they use, and how fast the pots drain, you can adjust your watering schedule. For pot size—for a good looking lush plant that you can harvest from, I would use a pot at least a foot across and a foot deep, roughly a five gallon size. The bigger the pot, the more you can put it in. Good luck! Jo in NM but formerly from FL...See Moredhabes
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