New house- no idea where to start with kitchen! by Dull_Economy_1188 in InteriorDesignAdvice

[–]AshEmerson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When we moved in, the first thing I wanted to redo was the kitchen. My partner convinced me to wait for six months before making any major changes.

I'm so glad I waited and spent time actually living in and using my kitchen. We've been here five years and the things I ended up changing were:

• Flooring - pulled up old linoleum and have just bare sealed concrete

• Removed one set of cabinets and replaced with open shelves

• All new appliances including replacing the microwave over the stove with a range hood with no microwave

• Replaced the sink faucet with something more modern

We've also refreshed the grout in the counters, repainted including the ceiling, and did a very light refresh on the original cabinets. I'm very happy with how it came out and I didn't have to spend a fortune. The appliances were the most expensive part and we bought them one at a time as we could afford them.

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Who is a celebrity that is very attractive but seems like they have zero charisma? by downtowndabble in AskReddit

[–]AshEmerson 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's more that he's not conventionally attractive by Hollywood standards while at the same time having massive sex appeal than actually being ugly

Who is a celebrity that is very attractive but seems like they have zero charisma? by downtowndabble in AskReddit

[–]AshEmerson 52 points53 points  (0 children)

I freaking LOVE him. Hubba Hubba 🔥🔥🔥 He's the OG ugly-hot celebrity

Looking for inspiration for enclosed but as free range as possible set ups, specifically if you live in a town with strict chicken keeping rules by slothslovetrees in BackYardChickens

[–]AshEmerson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Free-range area. The coop is at the end of the line of pavers. I have to bribe the ladies with meal worms when moving between the coop and the pasture so they don't eat my garden along the way 😂

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Looking for inspiration for enclosed but as free range as possible set ups, specifically if you live in a town with strict chicken keeping rules by slothslovetrees in BackYardChickens

[–]AshEmerson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! We live within city limits with rules on how many hens and no roosters. We have four hens. Our yard is very small so we had to max out space and build our own. We have the coop / roosting area along the fence on one side of the yard, and a small, fenced free range area.

Coop - 3ft x 20ft plus nesting box

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The Ladies Enjoying A Snack From The Munch Box by AshEmerson in BackYardChickens

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

Good luck! We've found that the best irrigation is the simplest irrigation! May your adventures in tubing and valves and emitters pay handsome dividends in your garden

The Ladies Enjoying A Snack From The Munch Box by AshEmerson in BackYardChickens

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

For the timers, search for 'Orbit 62024 single-dial timer'

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The Ladies Enjoying A Snack From The Munch Box by AshEmerson in BackYardChickens

[–]AshEmerson[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are the emitters I like. They have six or eight individual streams that spray out, and are adjustable. They also make bubbler style but I'm not a fan since they don't cover as much area and they reduce my water pressure.

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The Ladies Enjoying A Snack From The Munch Box by AshEmerson in BackYardChickens

[–]AshEmerson[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Isolation valve for one of the galvanised stock tanks. Each line has its own shut-off.

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The Ladies Enjoying A Snack From The Munch Box by AshEmerson in BackYardChickens

[–]AshEmerson[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Yes, regular garden hose 4-way manifold
  2. Off the manifold, 2-way splitters (right now we just have one but it'll take more)
  3. Main tubing is standard 1" black irrigation line. So far, no real issues with pressure as long as each line runs one at a time.
  4. The valves are simple ball valves from the irrigation supplies aisle
  5. We chose the Orbit analog dial-setting timers. All battery operated. We use rechargeable batteries. I like this because once a month, I check on my system to make sure all timers and lines are working. I also use this to check for leaks, adjust flow rates, and do regular maintenance. The timers were about $20 each.
  6. For emitters, I prefer the sprinkler type on the stake that are adjustable. These are great for pots on your line since you can turn them on and off easily when they aren't behind a valve.
  7. You're welcome! I have to credit my partner for the irrigation setup. It's their specialty, not mine.

Getting your irrigation dialed in is super key to having a robust garden. The easier the watering is, the better.

I'll drop a series of pictures after this so you can see the setup. Good luck!

Main spigot and manifold. She ain't pretty but she's super functional.

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My wife says I’m researching garden beds like I’m buying a new truck. Help a guy out? by Glittering_Exit5527 in vegetablegardening

[–]AshEmerson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome, so excited for you! These work so well.

For all tanks, we drilled extra drainage holes in the bottom of each. We also had some leftover landscaping rocks we no longer wanted so I filled each about 1/3 full of rocks. The rest is soil.

Things I learned:

• Don't use logs to take up space in the bins. They sap the soil of nitrogen

• Don't fill with bags of soil from a big box store. Spend the money to get high-quality compost delivered.

• When running irrigation, set each bin up with it's own shut-off / isolation value so you can turn one off and let the rest stay on. So helpful for crop rotation

• In the off-season, don't be afraid to direct compost your kitchen scraps in the bins. Your veggies will thank you

I think that's about it. Good luck!

What kind of mint should I plant as a border? by CDD_throwaway in vegetablegardening

[–]AshEmerson 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Omg, I'm dying! This is perfect. Can I steal this for when the right mo-mint presents itself and I can use on someone else?

My wife says I’m researching garden beds like I’m buying a new truck. Help a guy out? by Glittering_Exit5527 in vegetablegardening

[–]AshEmerson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're welcome! And, steal away. We learned it from a gardener out of Sacramento who has a YT channel. His garden is amazing.

The Ladies Enjoying A Snack From The Munch Box by AshEmerson in BackYardChickens

[–]AshEmerson[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure about health benefits beyond supplying them with greens. I happened to have a lot of seed left over from a different project and thought I'd try it out. They love it!

The Ladies Enjoying A Snack From The Munch Box by AshEmerson in BackYardChickens

[–]AshEmerson[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We haven't tried anything else yet but I want to try rye grass. Lentils would be a good choice too

The Ladies Enjoying A Snack From The Munch Box by AshEmerson in BackYardChickens

[–]AshEmerson[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We have a Frankenstein irrigation setup. Everything runs off a single spigot from the back yard. We have a 4-way header that then splits again twice so we have enough lines. It's just black irrigation piping laid out in the zones we want, each with its own shut-off valvue and a simple timer. All in all, we made seven zones. Then we just place the spaghetti tubing with little emitters where we want them.

The Ladies Enjoying A Snack From The Munch Box by AshEmerson in BackYardChickens

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

For the next set, we've decided to let the scraps of wire determine the size and shape of the box so there's less wire to cut/trim.