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I do have problems with deer. We put out pieces of hand soap, and it seems to help. I planted 10 Asiatic liliy bulbs last fall with chicken wire to keep the squirrels out, 8 came up and the deer...

If I had that much to do I couldn't do it myself cost or time effectively. Brian

Julian, I use a spring pre-emergent with low nitrogen, say @ 18. I try to minimize how much nitrogen I add in the spring since it just makes me have to cut the grass more. Hit the grubs in June or...

My design has evolved. We have an antique piece of marble we bought in upstate NY visiting her parents. My 'current idea' is to incorporate this into the table top. Build a frame with butt joints...

I firmly believe in karma, so I try to respond to people from my higher self regardless of what others do or don't do. Not perfect, but that is my personal goal. Brian

Maybe where I am? Indianapolis. I have 4 types of clematis and they are all in bloom or starting to bloom. Thanks brian

Thanks Perennial rye, whatever was in the yard when I started, and a spreading fescue. Brian

I am surrounded by yards full of dandelions, but refuse to give in. Thick lawn is key, built it up over a few years and got to the point it is easy to keep under control. I use quart spray bottles...

It does take time, but I love being outside, so it's exercise and gives me something productive to do vs going for a walk, which I also do from time to time. Brian

Too old at this point to install them, but great idea. Brian

I guess in Texas you would have to do it year round. Thanks. Brian

Thanks to everyone for humoring my need for external approval. Brian

My landscape guys clean up the beds and install mulch for me now, too old, but I planted everything you see except the very large mature trees. Shade garden, cutting garden, front. Thanks Brian

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Gluing a butt joint together for an outdoor table top. 1-1/2 x 5" material. No major load on it, more for strength and alignment. Two large 50mm enough for the joint or do I need to use 4? ...

Two things we do and we are mole free. Use Grubex or equal in June, check your area, to kill grubs. This is a main food source for moles, no food no moles, let your neighbors have them.

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Richard, it's for an outdoor table top using cypress, miter corners would look better, but might be a bad choice. Butt joint is probably a better choice. Thanks. Brian

Steve, I'm using a sled with a hold down, still slipping you think? thanks brian

I doing a test to determine if i can get this miter tight. I don't cut a lot of miters so... Using an Incra sled that is 90 to the blade. Then set it at 45 degrees. I tried a couple sample cuts and...

Thanks men. Mostly blowing a lot of leaves in fall so I can them and bag for pick up. Going with EGO. 7654 largest unit, comes with larger battery and charger. From ace hardware of all places,...

Do you see the large head with a beard and billowing hair behind the seated figure? Enoch. Brian

:D ego it is. Thanks brian

Well, I made the mistake of having my leaf blower repaired two years ago and it will not start this season, OH well. Note to self don't repair these things. Anybody use battery operated leaf...

I see it. This picture came from a book we purchased on a trip to China in 1999. Bought it in a Taoist temple. The main image is of Laotzu the author of the Dao de Ching. Do you see what's hidden...

I felt like the lock miter would give me greater precision on the corners. Thanks brian

Rob, thanks, so you did use lock miter joints, just 45 degree joint? Did you use a threaded rod through the center for the wiring and lamp hardware on top? thanks. brian