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Pat Z5or6 SEMich
8 years ago
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oak flooring - quarter sawn? What have you done?
Comments (7)There are some stability reasons for using quartersawn/riftsawn wood: It is prone to less seasonal shifting. QS white oak also has beautiful ray patterns when finished right. Do a search for stickley furniture to see lots of quartersawn white oak, finished dark. The stickley stuff was originally fumed with ammonia to bring out the ray pattern. As far as flooring, I would think the look of qs white oak will be more consistent grain lines, with no wide bands of darker and lighter wood, just thinner lines. Here's a picture of a picture frame I made in QS white oak: We have QS white oak in one small section of our (1910s) house, and flatsawn in the rest. The QS rays really stands out. I'm not sure I'd want it on the whole floor. I would say, use QS for cabinets, trim, picture frames, and furniture, and flatsawn for floors....See MoreWhat have you done when contractor/worker does poor work, steals mater
Comments (15)Why would you work with someone who claims to be a drywall contractor and then supply your own drywall? That was exactly what the building manager I was required to hire by the construction lender for my first house did. He was forever counting drywall sheets and compound buckets to be sure none went missing. When I began on my own, the drywall contractor supplied materials and I was amazed at the barely two armfuls of waste from a 3,000 sf home. (I do the opposite on masonry to be sure the masons don't skimp on mortar mix or use cheap brick ties and fasteners.)...See MoreWhat have you done today?
Comments (50)Oxygen equipment arrived at 7:15 AM! My tenacity worked! Got it set up very quickly so batteries could charge - takes 3 hrs for small one and 5 hrs for big one. I had my maiden voyage to the hairdresser and then on for a mani/pedi. Getting in and out of the car with this thing and a handbag took some doing but I'm sure I'll eventually figure out a system. I'm a bit of a klutz. Made it through Whole Foods, too. Battery has great life for such a small machine. What was interesting was how I was treated at the nail salon. All the techs are Vietnamese and I've been coming here regularly for about 3 years. My favorite girl left so I'm still trying out others - new one today -a young man. He asked me who drove me to the mall and did they know when to pick me up? Huh? Then, when I moved from pedi chair (I was already in it when he came out from back to help me), he asked if I could walk unassisted! I can drive, I can walk, I can talk, I just don't breathe so well! BTW, I think that some of the companies I spoke with sold my name immediately as I've had multiple phone calls yesterday and today from hearing aid companies and two wanting to sell me walkin bathtubs! First of all, I'm on a no-call list (which now appears to be a "suggestion") and I can still quite easily get in and out if a tub, which I prefer to a shower. I hate so much that those of us who are old are targeted for pitches that promise us our independence and freedom. (And to avoid the dreaded nursing home) if we just give them a ton of money for " health aides". It must work or they wouldn't do it. I'm sure I'll next get a call offering me a lift chair! I'm 73, not 93 and I do resistance training twice a week as well as exercise 3 times a week at rehab! Needless to say, one of my favorite poems is Dylan Thomas' "Do not go gentle into that good night..."....See MoreWhat have you done in your rose gardens today..?
Comments (23)I had a very productive Mothers Day. It doesn't quite look that way, but its progress. When my adult children asked what I would like to do/receive/go out, I chose the best option for me. I said, "Let's BBQ and all work in the yard". That's exactly what we did. With four young men digging holes,( two sons, one SIL, and one "like a son to me"),I couldn't keep up with the planting, and I'm a bit particular about it. I rather do most of that myself when I can. One son knows what he's doing, and is allowed to plant once I have handed him a 5 gallon bucket of "a little of this and a little of that" to mix with my native clay soil into the hole. My 29-year-old daughter, (bossy little thing) kept the boys on track and put some organization to my tremendous pot ghetto. It is now reduced in numbers, as well. She cleared out a huge area of invasive bellflower punctata, although I know it will be back soon. Mine isn't even pretty. It has grayish blooms that are not attractive and they regularly take over the strawberry patch. I curse the day I purchased the stuff! Darcy Bussell was at last freed from her tangle of sweet peas, and is looking relieved. My DD did yank an entire cane off at the ground level, in the process, but I doubt Darcy will mind. Not much slows her down. That one cane provided 11 buds and blooms for the vase. My Ageratum Corymbosum has been planted into an afternoon shade position, and I hope it fairs better than the first one. I so want to grow this dark leaved beauty, yet my first specimen declined rapidly upon arrival and I don't know why. I am really hoping this one does well. Mini Rose "Diamond Eyes " went into the ground near the perennial Ageratum, as it tolerates a bit of shade and is also so very dark flowered. Impatiens sodenii 'Flash' (perennial for me) and Impatiens gandulifera candida(reseeding annual), went in there as well. These are both giant, 4' tall and wide plants. I have some empty holes, complete with gopher cages, ready to receive Iochroma cyanea 'Mr Plum' , Campanula vidalii (Azorina vidalii),and some other smaller plants. The edge of this area is reserved for my "someday dream Rose", "Annie Laurie McDowell". The plan is for this shaded corner to contain both dark and light contrasting plants. A new venture for me, as I normally stick to pastels. Marlorena, I have two verbascum 'Violetta' that need to go into the ground ASAP. I grew them from seed(somehow lost the third) . Just how tall are they for you? It will be great to know you're experience before siting them. I know our climates are quite different, but still I somehow envisioned 2-3 foot spires in front of my purple hollyhocks, perhaps not? Thanks, Lisa...See More
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dogmom5
7 years agoBeen bird feeding over 25 years & have tried every suggestion to deter squirrels without success. Our backyard has 1/2 acre of a wooded area with lots of trees, acorns, fallen trees, pine needles, brush, etc. A squirrel magnet. Any feeder made with plastic components they eat through. I've tried hot pepper sauce, cayenne pepper which they get used to, baffles, PVC pipes, feeders, etc.
It's the Arundale 154 Mandarin Hanging Squirrel Baffle, 17". I have the clear one & a green one. The baffle attaches any hanging bird feeder providing seed protection against weather. The funnel shape makes the squirrel slide right off of it or they'll back up to the tree. You can read reviews from bird companies online & even Amazon. Though it's pricey it has a lifetime warranty & is guaranteed to repel squirrels. Because of that & frustration, I've used one for 11 months & recently bought another one. They do work & feel confident recommending it. I don't have any interest in this company whatsoever.
The clear baffle below does not have fringe on it! It's ice. I do feed the squirrels but you all know, it's never enough. I also do put seed down for the ground feeders. But at least the squirrels aren't dumping 3 pounds of seed on the ground as they sway hanging onto a feeder.
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