How much coffee is too much? What to do with excess?
Jason, zone 7A, near Greensboro NC
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How much is too much / UCG
Comments (3)Well, people say that you can use UCG's straight to their final resting place, no composting necessary. I'm sure that if you had a pile of 70% UCG and paper filters, then you would soon have a pile of 69% UCG, and 1% decomposed UCG/filters. Over more time you'd have just decomposed UCGs. Is that compost...I'm sure you could argue it's a _type_ of compost, maybe not the most balanced, but still useful! If I had that much, I'd spread the UCGs over my lawn, then put the remainder (and filters) and put in in my pile. But as jeannie7 said: "each to his or her own" HOW you use it aside, unless you're talkin' truckloads of UCGs, I don't think you can go "too much." There's so much in one's landscape that you can use it for before you need to start worrying about chemistry....See MoreHow much coffee grounds is too much?
Comments (4)If the grounds are dumped in piles, they have a tendency to settle into a water-resistant mass. Either sprinkle them lightly around the plant (like salt over fries) or mix the grounds 50/50 with some soil or compost, to prevent clumping. Otherwise, there doesn't seem to be a maximum because the coffee will gradually decompose. Many people do limit the fresh coffee grounds to those plants which prefer a slightly acidic soil, but once the grounds have decomposed, the resulting compost is nearly neutral....See Morehow much is too much? how much is too little?
Comments (2)Thanks so much, Homebody! Although it has not ALWAYS been FUN, we have really enjoyed this house project. I hope your dream comes true very soon...and cannot wait to see pics of your home too! =) I have enjoyed hearing about this Beadboard Wallpaper. I am wondering if those of you who have used it think it will withstand the MAJOR moisture of our 2 young sons' bathroom??? Is this paintable so it can be sealed? I am worrying what the spattering and running drips of water near the pedestal sink will do to it over time if not 'sealed' with paint???? I am still curious about the 'rules' in my initial question as well as these points about beadboard wallpaper. Thanks for the input =)...See MoreToo much oak in the house- how do I fix it?
Comments (11)1. How do I handle this? do I need to make sure all the wood on the doors, trim, and floor have the same color stain? >>This is a matter of personal preference so there's no absolute right answer. Personally I like the doors, door trim, base and crown mold to match. They don't need to match the floor but of course they do need to be complementary. 2. If so, is it possible to stain the existing woodwork darker without an excessive amount of work ( like sanding it all the way down)? >>Yes it is despite what I've read others claim. Speak to a reputable painter who is skilled at wood finishing. Just as is used on kitchen cabinets, there are stains that can be brushed or sprayed over existing finish once it's properly prepared. As long as you're going darker, it's not necessary to sand all the way to raw wood. 3. Is wood trim and moulding considered dated, these days? >> Styles come and go. Unless you move every few years, do what you like, not what would appeal to the majority. 4. Would it be better to go with replacing it all with white composite? (Lots of the woodwork needs repair as the previous children used it as a medium for carving pictures and their names) >> If you're going to paint, damaged areas can be filled, sanded, primed and painted. Just keep in mind that the grain on the old wood might show through in the finished product. Do a test on a piece to determine whether it meets your expectation and consider the cost difference between replacement and refinishing or painting. 5. The windows are also the same color of wood, would it look strange if they didn't match the trim around them? >> There again it's personal preference. I prefer that they match. There's nothing that says you can't paint the wood....See Moregardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
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