Its hard to say whats worse... My problem is too much rain... Over 7 inches of rain since the start of the month. More in the forecast the next 2 days (possibly inches). We are very close to breaking record rainfall totals for the month (around 10 inches)... I can't remember the last time i had to hand water my tomatoes... probably never. I use a lot of mulch the way it is and up here rain is very reliable during the summer months (we seem to sit between the heat to the south and the cool to the north). Lots of fronts move through here during the summer months. I do have to water my container plants if we go more then a few days without rain. They seem to rapidly dry out sitting in the sun on the driveway. The one thing about that is the well water here is very cold, and high in pH, so i tend to fill up a 30 gallon bin and let it sit before using it on my plants (it warms quickly in the sun)...

Susie, I'm no expert on koi, but I know some cautionary tales about home-buying. Before deciding whether to give away the koi, perhaps check with the buyers (and agents) to be clear about what the buyers think they're getting in the sale. If they expect seven beautiful Koi to come with the house, there could be problems later (even if you gave the fish away to save their lives). These details are often written into the sale contract so it's clear to everyone involved.

The Johnson kits are pretty decent, but I never use the 'pre-framed' ones. I build out a thicker wall (about the same as a wet wall). This allows electrical boxes to be installed. Johnson has a number of different ratings on the hardware. The 111PD line is more than adequate for most interior doors and keeps the track under 1.25 inches wide. One of the 'tricks' is to never mount the track directly to a weight bearing header. The header should be moved up a few inches, then a section of 2x mounted with clearance from the header, and the track attached to the 2x. This is not required in non-weight bearing walls, but avoiding any sag in a weight bearing header will ensure the pocket hardware functions for a long time. The only other problem I encounter is the plastic tabs used to prevent the door from swinging. They tend to scratch the portions of the door that rub against them. I put aluminum angle in the bottom of the pocket and cut a matching groove on the bottom of the door. If the groove is stopped before the 'show' edge of the door it cannot be seen. Another trick for panel doors is to add a strip of wood to the pocket edge the same thickness as the door and about 1-2 inches wide. This allows the full width of the door to be used while leaving some in the pocket for noise and swing control. Adding a stop on the non-pocket jamb also helps with sound and blocks sight (if you really want to reduce sound 'brush seals' or even felt seals around the door can help). The split trim jamb on the top of the door should be mounted with screws (on at least one side). You will need to remove it to get the door off the bogies. Trim head square drive screws provide a good option here. Pocket door hardware is definitely finish carpentry, not framing. Make sure you have the correct kind of carpenter.

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