Recent content by dmlehmann

As they develop they undergo metamorphoses and form cocoons. The cocoons are resistant to most efforts to kill the bees contained within. You have to poison them as soon as they start to emerge/nest in the spring and plug the holes. Continue doing so though out the summer and the next year...

I looked into building a small lean-to shed attached to my house. The county labeled it a home addition and required permitting. The size of the shed had no bearing whatsoever on the need for a permit. For me, it became cost prohibitive and I still don't have a shed.

I live in NC and have LowE windows. They came with the house so I don't much other than I was shocked by how efficient they appear to be. My cooling costs are far less than I anticipated for a house as large as mine. I really like them.

Ha... Prison. I meant poison.

They lay eggs in the holes that hatch later. Next year they are back (previous years babies). So, I think it takes a couple of years to really get rid of them. I am going on my third year. The first year I had a least twenty active holes. The next year six or eight. This year I have only two...

I think you have it backwards. Life is too short to deal with entitled, low skill contractors that think they deserve the world in return for barely showing up.

It is a highly hazardous waste that really should be properly disposed of (I.e. Don't pour it down a drain.). I would be really surprised if a school would touch it due to the potential liability issue if a kid managed to get into it. Where I work we have to pay for proper disposal of old...

No expert here, but I bought a Bosch Colt. It works fantastic. I bought the kit that came with a few guided and will buy the plunge base later. I think your selection comes down to what you need the router to be able to do. I like the smaller, more manageable size of the Colt compared to...

I contacted porter cable customer service regarding confusion over conflicting product descriptions on Amazon and their own webpage. Neither my phone call nor my email was returned. After that I opted to purchase from a different manufacturer. It is nice to see you had a different experience.

Thank you for all of the suggestions. As I expected, lots of favorites. It seems like paper, although vulnerable to moisture issues, is more popular. I also appreciate learning that the plastic collated nails can produce some shrapnel - gotta protect the eyes. And, not everyone needs/uses a...

Hello, I am in need of a framing nailer (full head). I have read some threads/reviews on the subject and could use a little more info. 1) How important is depth adjustment? There are a couple Hitachi models that get consistently good reviews. One is fixed depth (AR83) the cheaper model...

Thank you all for the helpful suggestions. I considered the precast deck blocks. I may regret it later, but I thought it would be better to construct my own Sonotube piers. I am planning to rent an auger. As has been commented on by others, some times the tubes lean. One poster attributed...

These sound like good suggestions. I was thinking about doubling the joists around the perimeter and down the center. Do you think it is necessary to put three parallel "skids" down on the Sonotubes and then run the joists perpendicular to these? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I am planning to park my riding lawn mower in the along with other lawn related tools and equipment. I am planning to use 9 footings (10" diameter). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sounds reasonable Ray. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk