Whole House Fan on Texas Gulf Coast?
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Comments (2)I live in Utah, but was working on a project in downtown Philly for a while. I'd pass a Starbucks every day from the office to the hotel. It was a long term project, so I left my stuff at the hotel and didn't need to carry luggage. I started carrying UCG back with me each trip. Even though I was double (triple, really, since I double bagged the bags they gave me) bagging, I still checked them so I didn't risk stinking up the cabin. I did that for months (and got lots of ribbing from my coworkers for it). It was mostly the dry "hockey puck" espresso grounds at that store, so I never did anything other than double bag. Once, they were out, but one of the workers told me about another store a few blocks away that had a few bags. Those bags were full of wet grounds. You'd think that if TSA saw double bags, they'd double bag them again. But you would be wrong. They didn't even reseal the original bags. Ruined the suitcase and ended my cross country Starbucks UCG runs. I think I've concluded that transporting compostables more than a half hour or so is not such a great idea....See MoreLilies for Gulf Coast
Comments (5)Well I bought 3 Black Beauty (orienpet hybrid) and they are already sprouting. I planted them in my best bed that has loose soil and perfect drainage. I even worked in some extra sand and ground pine bark and planted them about 4 inches deep. This bed gets morning sun and then shifting, filtered light with alternating periods of sun and shade and the sun moves across the different trees in the front yard. Hopefully I will have success with them. I have read differening opinions, but have found some anecdotal evidence that they perform in the South if planted in the right conditions....See MoreQ about hostas in TX Gulf Coast
Comments (18)Paula, you're just the person I wanted to talk to! I have a version of Al's Gritty Mix that I use, too. You're encouraging me to try a couple, if I can find some that will do well here. Yes, I'm looking for a couple to put in pots and keep on my porch, full shade, though they will get some sun in winter. Our summer was about 30 minutes this year, too. There are some things that we're finding will grow here that no one ever tried before, I guess. Mary, I couldn't find any on your early list, only one nursery that I went to had any. I did find some in about 3 gallon pots but didn't get one. I may go back tomorrow and get one. Another nursery didn't have any because they don't like to carry plants that don't do well here. I found one nursery that had hellebores last winter, ha, fat chance any of them are still alive. But that place may have some hostas, I'll check them tomorrow....See Morereplacing single pane aluminum windows, Gulf coast
Comments (8)I am in window hell. Being on Texas Gulf coast, I am subject to new specs by TDI ( TX Dept of Insurance) -- apparently put in place after Hurricane Ike in 2008. I can only use windows that have been specially tested and show up on TDI website. DON Young is out -- horizontal slider has not been tested -- $12K NT Windows -- only double hung tested -- $13.5K. I want single hung. Now looking at Vinyl. Gulf Coast Windows -- $23K Home Craftsman -- $9K Window Mart -- $9K I have a Bay and a Bow window, Contractors tell me they will have to install two 2x4s at each mullion. So , I will go from 3inches between windows to like 8 inches! This will be a significant change in the looks -- beefier! Plus less glass. The four windows making up the bow window currently have 21 inches of glass each. Will be reduced to about 17 inch width! One guy suggested I "outlaw" Bay and Bow by not including them in inspection. He would do a wedge configuration on 2x4s to narrow the mullion. Not approved installation by TDI. Somehow my 40 year old windows have survived every hurricane to date! HELP! Opinions of vinyl options, please. Opinions of "outlaw" installation. Why are Gulf Coast Windows so pricey and are they worth it? If I outlaw Bay and Bow windows why not do the same for 2 sliders and go with Don Young, my original choice? This post was edited by betsyelise on Mon, Jan 12, 15 at 13:52...See Moreionized_gw
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