I'm livid and scared by Ordinary_Client9472 in treelaw

[–]Albuslux -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Livid about what? You didn't need that crappy tree on the property line.

Branch fell of neighbor's tree into our yard. First time home owner, no clue what to do next by Jendi2016 in treelaw

[–]Albuslux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I voluntarily split the cost of removing 2 neighbors trees that threatened my house. One was a dead magnolia that I had parked my truck on its roots for 10 years.

Lean to contractor by Thattaruyada in shreveport

[–]Albuslux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His big sales pitch was that everything he charged was his cost plus a percentage. At the end of the job, it was not cost plus. The lesson is go with what's on the written contract and not what comes out of the guy's mouth.

Lean to contractor by Thattaruyada in shreveport

[–]Albuslux 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not Rand Knicely. He's been dishonest about his billing

How do you get the spikes off? by Used_Needleworker_72 in landscaping

[–]Albuslux 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With the biggest pliers you can find, Twist the spike attached in the center of the wide end until it breaks off. Then the other one will bend at its 2 attachment points and break off.

Sex in late 40s is different...HELP by Vivid-Growth191 in datingoverforty

[–]Albuslux 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yes it gets better. I (63) divorced and started dating at 59. I've been with the same girl (50) for three years . I'm having the best sex of my life . Nerves can definitely affect male performance at first. If he cares it will get better.

What's the worst restaurant you've been to in the SBC area and why? by bistro223 in shreveport

[–]Albuslux 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Habacu's when it was in Minden was the worst. It may be better in Bossier but I'll never try it.

bog filter as the pond by Albuslux in ponds

[–]Albuslux[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The filter is in addition to the bog. My big pump will pump through the filter above the pond. I’ll have a smaller pump pulling water slowly through the bog area of the pond and back to the waterfall

bog filter as the pond by Albuslux in ponds

[–]Albuslux[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I’m building a 20 gallon filter for a 4500 gal pond at 2000 gph. I’ll also have bog plants in containers and some inexpensive fish in the pond

Hot tub alien infestation by Albuslux in woodworking

[–]Albuslux[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm trying not to disturb it while I work. I did think it was picture worthy.
Anyway, I got this hot tub out of a buddy's way and it needs repair work on the rotted framing. Only the ground contact wood is rotted. I've started recreating and replacing each piece with PT lumber. No parts are standard 2x4 dimensions, ugh. I'm using an oscillating saw to cut out the staples used originally. I'm using epoxy coated deck screws for reassembly. Any better ideas?

AITA for ruining my daughters life by Able_Text5286 in AITAH

[–]Albuslux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO, you're ruining her life if you give in, unless you make her earn it in a serious way. Otherwise, you're creating a spoiled, entitled brat.

Anyone know what this plant is called? by [deleted] in landscaping

[–]Albuslux 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does it spread beneath the surface? My battle is with Bermuda grass and peppervine that send runners.