What would you do about this easement?
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Comments (3)The source of the problem is that instead of a nice gentle swale graded between the properties (a joint problem) it's a tiny "v" on one property, concentrating the water into a thin stream. Regrading is the solution, but if you don't want to spend the money (don't blame you) you must establish dense plantings (like sod) within the eroded area. It doesn't help that the stream runs in a shaded place (below the tree) where sod won't grow adequately. For that area, you must find a groundcover plant that will grow low and dense so it is capable of protecting the soil....See MoreWhat would you do about this carpool situation? (long)
Comments (11)Susan: There is a lot of give and take with car pool, and I think it works best between good friends because it can be such a strain. It sounds like this car pool may not work out for you, in that case, don't take anything personally and just let it go. Car pools are wonderful and its fun to see your children interact with others (that can be enlightening, in fact). However, some down time alone in the car with your daughter could be a very good thing for your relationship with her. Another alternative is to ask your daughter if she has a close friend that she can car pool with, although it might be out of your way, it could work very well. Plus, it's a good idea to expand your group of friends who you can call upon to pick your daughter up in the event of an emergency or something else that prohibits you from getting her on any given afternoon. Maybe there is a third party you can include in your car pool? One successful car pool I know of requires (in a nice way) that the 5 moms get together once a month and discuss their daughters schedules together. If any girl needs to be to school early or stay late due to a test, they've agreed to send all of the girls early or keep them all late rather than disrupt the car pool. Our girls high school has laptops and wireless, so the girls are never at a loss for something to keep them busy. I also want to add that I am usually the one who is on the receiving end of car pools. I have a lot of children and am grateful that my friends don't count the driving they do for my children. I cannot possibly repay them by driving their children an equal amount. The key to car pool is recognizing that any party might need to change plans overnight and might not be able to notify you until it's time to leave the next morning. For example, in the case of the girl skipping her first class because it was a study hall, perhaps she was feeling sick, perhaps she needed to finish a project up in the morning, or maybe she just needed a good night sleep and her mom told her to sleep in. Not the most considerate way to tell you, but with teens you really need to go with the flow or you will go berserk. And I know that you know that, it just helps to remind myself of that fact. Driving these long distances to and from schools and other activities can make you crazy. Good luck, I hope the problem resolves itself quickly....See MoreWhat would you do about uppers in this layout?
Comments (21)Buehl, I like it open as well. As to the hood, I'm hoping for a 48" range but am having trouble finding a hood with warming lights/shelves in a 54". That is the one thing from our current kitchen that both DH and I want again, we use them all the time. Also it has occurred to me that I will have an abundance of appliance garages on the fridge wall. I think I could put our most used cookbooks in one of those. I really don't need the cook books displayed, just easy to access. Any overflow books will have space in the pantry....See MoreWhat would you do about this odd little window?
Comments (9)It’s an open loft so there will be light regardless. The little window faces west, no view out that window except the roof. I think I’ll just ignore it to start. To be honest I’m not sure the room will get slept in much. The two beds are antiques inherited from my husband’s grandmother. They are an odd size at 30” wide by 78” long. So only really comfortable for kids. However, I love them and have always wanted a spot to use them. My kids are grown and we are years away from grandchildren I think. It is a nice spot for a nap or to read, I sit up there with my iPad and the little dogs love the little beds lol. Once my daughter settles down and has her own place they are promised to her. In the meantime I’m going to enjoy them....See MoreUser
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