alape bucket sink experience?
Chris Dro
4 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (36)
GreenDesigns
4 years agoChris Dro
4 years agoRelated Discussions
Finally Bought a Bucket Taxi
Comments (15)Morning Linda, I'd have to see a good pic of yur taxi. I typed in Bucket Taxi, but it's difficult making out. I wasn't aware a bucket needed to be bought seperately. Where did you find a 5-gallon bucket? lol. Reason I asked about time. Don't know if it's our water pressure, but it takes a good amount of time (never timed, either, lol) filling up the humidifer side containers. Each side holds 2.5 gallons. Linda, do you top or bottom water plants mentioned above? Linda, I'm looking at your pics, now. I LOVE your Champagne Pink, 'looks' pure white!!!!!! It is AV? How long have you had this plant? I also love your Chimera. What a beauty! So compact. Linda, I have a problem distinguishing the differences between Columneas and Aeschynanthus, eg, Lipstick Plant. Other than buying a labeled speciment, how can you tell the two apart? Your Can Can Begonia is beautiful..nice colors. Is your Comtesse, Begonia growing as a Bonsai? Shallow pot? You'll have to explain how it's done. Linda, I have a Begonia that was labeled, 'Begonia Bonsai,' lol. I'm assuming, when mature, it's thick-trunked. Your B. Helen Teupel is gorgeous, too..WOW! Ever hear of B. luxurians? It can reach 6'. Leaves are super-pinate. I want one so bad. Linda, all your plants are gorgeous. Sherry, Violet Barn sells really nice plants. There's one I want called Happy Harold. Not so much for flowers, but foliage. I'd also like one Large AV. Elkay, Very beautiful collection. I see the flower stalk on your Strep. I've never grown Steps, for some reason I don't think I'd have luck growing one. Nice AV..What's its name? The pink variegation is so pretty. Never saw pink edges, only white/cream, or pink in the center, but never as an edging. All 3 of your Episcias are pretty, but my favorite is the third...dark purple foliage. Beautiful!! Saving my Episcia. Yes and no, lol. I bought the little guy as a cutting on Ebay. What I didn't know was the seller grew Episcias in her garden, picked and sold them as semi-unrooted plants, on Ebay. When it arrived, it was healthy, but oh, so small. I placed in a window, 'no tank.' A few days later it started looking bad. Oh, to top that off, upon arrival, I didn't notice the tallest stem was cracked. Think that's the reason one stem browned and died. I cut it back and placed pot in the fish bowl, off the side of a west window. Light isn't direct, so no chance of burning foliage. At the time, I thought the plant history, but suprisingly grew into a nice, colorful, Chocolate Episcia. It's now in another terrarium, open top, sitting atop another plant. I have to buy another terrarium/fish bowl. This Episcia does best growing alone, 'in a small container.' No room, in the house for a large terrarium. Before the accident, I bought two nice, glass containers at Walmart, under 15.00. Both are being used for high-humidity plants. So, as for the Episcia, some parts are doing well, others have browned. I bet there's another break. It's the only Episcia I have, and like to keep. Pinks are lovely, but no luck on this end. I bought a pink, Cleopatra a few years ago..didn't last long. I agree with Linda, pinks need more humidity than others. Elkay, good lucks w/your new babies. How will you keep them? Toni...See MoreComposting bucket/winter Question
Comments (11)A little olive oil won't harm a good compost. Just take some paper towels and wipe off as much as you can. Free is definitely better! If you blend everything it will become wet very fast. However, this will compost quicker with the appropriate ratio of carbon to greens (your blend being the greens). When you put your "blend" in the compost, dollop it. First, add a layer of browns. Then, add a few dollops of your brew. Add another layer of browns and ... e.g. The normal recommended ratio for composting carbon items to green items is 30:1. That's 30 cups of carbon to 1 cup of greens. If you have one cup of kitchen waste, you need about 30 cups of browns with moisture absorption as an emphasis. Different carbons break down at different rates. Thus, if I put in some blended kitchen scraps, as you propose, I would much prefer to use a denser material for browns, like cardboard. And in the case of this bucket size, I would shred the cardboard down to about 1" sizes. You can use any type of browns. I'm just giving an example of how I would handle a heavier moisture content. The moisture from potatoes peels breaks down over time and is suitable for newspaper shreds, for example. FYI: It's way easier to shred wet cardboard than dry. I presoak mine for this purpose. Just give it a try and you'll get the hang of it!...See Morebuilt-into counter compost bucket?
Comments (4)I think it depends on how you prep & what all goes into your compost bucket. For me, a lidded bucket under the sink works because I do a lot of prep in my sink--peel carrots, potatoes, onions in the sink. When I'm baking, I toss the egg shells over into the sink. Then just scoop the stuff up & into the bucket it goes. We have a couple of parrots--the bottom of the cage newspapers go into the compost. I usually gather up the corners of the newspapers & carry them to the compost--sometimes compost goes to the cages if there is a lot of debris that has escaped the newpaper. And I tear those fiber egg cartons into chunks & chuck them into the compost, too. So, long story short--I wouldn't sink a compost container into my countertop because it wouldn't improve on the somewhat primitive system I'm already using. Another consideration is the am't of countertop real estate that you have. Being seriously deprived, I wouldn't be willing to give any of it. Another thing is that countertop next to the sink is prime real estate. To be very useful, compost containers need to be near the sink & would end up being an obstruction to how you use that area. And just one last word! :) Lay those bread heels out to dry! I dry mine, save them until I have the food processor out & grind them up into bread crumbs. Besides using them for breading, I like to sprinkle some into chili & soups that need to be thickened up a bit....See MoreFinished Kitchen - 20 pounds of sand in a 10 pound bucket
Comments (146)Thank you so much mama - I haven't a clue yet on what I want for cabinets, counters and flooring etc. Still going through quite a bit with insurance and haven't given enough thought yet as to what I want. This whole thing is a bit overwhelming. I'll be keeping your pm, with your great info and post back when I actually know what direction I'll be going in. Parking in Everett isn't a problem but Charlestown sure is! If it's not to much trouble - could also let me know who your friend used in Charlestown and designer in Melrose? Thanks again - I really appreciate it This post was edited by jancy on Sun, Mar 10, 13 at 23:39...See Morehazelcraddock
4 years agolive_wire_oak
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoPatricia Colwell Consulting
4 years agoChris Dro
4 years agoPatricia Colwell Consulting
4 years agoChris Dro
4 years agoAli Elyse
4 years agoenduring
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoChris Dro
4 years agojupidupi
4 years agoBeth H. :
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agolisa_in_md
4 years agocanamrider07 .
4 years agoAnnette Holbrook(z7a)
4 years agoFelix Lovett
3 years agoChris Dro
3 years agoLaurie Strong
3 years agoElisa B.
3 years agoLaurie Strong
3 years agocherry nelson
2 years agoLaurie Strong
2 years agoNancy in Mich
2 years agojanerkeller
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoLaurie Strong
2 years agojanerkeller
2 years agonecarl26
2 years agoPatrick Holbrook
last yearLaurie Strong
last yearlinalibre
9 months agoAshley
7 months agoisobelr58
5 months agoisobelr58
5 months agoLaurie Strong
5 months ago
Related Stories
BATHROOM DESIGNHow to Choose the Right Bathroom Sink
Learn the differences among eight styles of bathroom sinks, and find the perfect one for your space
Full StoryKITCHEN SINKSThe Case for 2 Kitchen Sinks
Here’s why you may want to have a prep and a cleanup sink — and the surprising reality about which is more important
Full StoryMOST POPULARHow to Choose the Right Kitchen Sink
Learn about basin configurations, sink shapes, materials and even accessories and specialty sinks
Full StoryKITCHEN SINKSEverything You Need to Know About Farmhouse Sinks
They’re charming, homey, durable, elegant, functional and nostalgic. Those are just a few of the reasons they’re so popular
Full StoryLAUNDRY ROOMS6 Ways to Squeeze a Sink Into a Laundry Space
Even those of us with compact laundry rooms may be able to get an oh-so-useful sink in there
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNThe Return of the High-Back Farmhouse Sink
See why this charming and practical sink style is at home in the kitchen and beyond
Full StoryMOST POPULARThe Dream Laundry Room That Helps a Family Stay Organized
A designer’s own family laundry room checks off her must-haves, including an industrial sink
Full StoryHOUSEPLANTSHouzz Call: Show Us Your Windowsill Garden
We want to see the plants you’re growing over your kitchen sink or in your bathroom window
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGN8 Fabulous Faucets for All Kinds of Bathrooms
Find a new idea for your bathroom sink in 8 very different faucet designs, from waterfall to high-tech digital
Full StoryEVENTSSpring Tour: Landscape Designs for Living
Northern California yards in a spring garden tour show that landscape design is all about the experience
Full Story
GreenDesigns