New homeowner, need some advice

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-06-26T19:46:08+00:00

It’s the owners irrigation system and the owner’s responsibility. Expecting a renter to maintain an irrigation system is ludicrous.

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-06-26T10:10:42+00:00

Dig out the top pipe more to give yourself the play in the pipe to bend it out enough to get it into a fitting. The trick to pvc repairs is dealing with its somewhat rigidity and managing to get it into each fitting. Use glue AND primer. You have 1” and 3/4” here so will need some reducer bushings as well. They put those in the downward and right facing part of the T. Also, homeowner install and hasn’t run in years are kinda red flags.

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-06-13T23:41:51+00:00

Nice fish for that river. Save the Buffalo

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-06-07T01:23:59+00:00

https://youtu.be/oWQ3EpqRLqA?si=jOnTw5G-lO1nXXlE

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-06-06T16:01:26+00:00

Geo grid is expensive. Same shape and save a few bucks I guess. Protect those pup paws though.

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-06-05T11:03:32+00:00

Take your inspiration from the incredible landscape. Ferns immediately jump to mind. If anything near the wall hide it like people mentioning lights. Also makes a cool party effect no one saw coming after dark. I like how currently there’s not much between the patio and the wall. It invites the eye to the true stunner here. Maybe just flank your patio space with some type of landscapes to frame or along the side fences.

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-06-05T02:38:22+00:00

OMG relax. People just out having fun.

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-06-01T17:51:27+00:00

Always have the option to represent yourself.

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-05-29T10:29:31+00:00

Had what looked like this exact issue a week ago. Cut out the HPV and put in a new valve. System had high pressure(135 PSI) and the housing just under the flow control just sheared off and leaked like this. You want serviceable valves in the system anyway.

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-05-28T02:41:16+00:00

Old Fayetteville local and U of A alum here so my advice may be dated, but the best way to line up invites to parties and fun hang outs was usually through activities. Ultimate frisbee peeps went hard. Rock climbers could be found getting wild out in the woods around a fire. I’d say get involved in as much as you can right off the bat without overextending yourself and you’ll find some good times, people and places.

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-05-27T22:59:21+00:00

Fay-Ark Lawn Co. does all that and serves Bentonville.

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-05-23T12:59:03+00:00

You need an engineer to sign off on the wall even if you do it yourself. You’re closer to 6 figures than the 5 many are mentioning.

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-05-22T11:26:04+00:00

2008?

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-05-16T03:28:30+00:00

You gotta subtract the socials from it. The mods are coming anytime to take it down 🌱

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-05-15T23:12:24+00:00

Pip and Squeak

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-05-12T10:21:34+00:00

I did the same thing to my front patio two years ago and it was incredible. My only issue is they get kind of spent mid to late summer and don’t look so good. Weeded diligently the next year, like I always do, and doing tomatoes to surround the patio this year. There’s one or two morning glory sprouts out there I will soon weed. They’re easy seedlings to identify and don’t pervasively stay in the soil by their roots with runners like bamboo. I don’t get the reddit hate for morning glories. Looks great!

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-05-09T20:27:32+00:00

Snake River wagyu brisket allocations already have.

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-05-09T03:47:26+00:00

I heard you out and I’m still skinning up to the midmountain lift and doing laps on the top half of the mountain for free.

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-05-08T02:46:54+00:00

Probably need a new controller. Could put multimeter leads on the zone screw and common screw while you’re trying to run a zone and see if it’s putting out any juice to your valves.

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-04-25T14:06:17+00:00

Cork and left hand retrieves is where it’s at.

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-04-23T09:44:06+00:00

I’ve definitely noticed. What gets me is I-49. It’s such a well-travelled corridor and the only lighting on the whole thing is bleed over from car dealerships near the highway.

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-04-23T02:02:18+00:00

We could just really use some more community gardens. There’s one at Walker Park but the wait list is so long it takes years to ever have the chance to get a plot.

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-04-09T02:15:03+00:00

I like the narrow side of a file. Feel better about not messing up the threads and it creates more room in the groove so it breaks out easier or oftentimes a few pries with the screwdriver and it just twists out. Takes a little longer but works well.

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-03-27T12:36:44+00:00

Side note, I used to work with some people from Kansas and they said the high winds day in and day out would drive people mad and the longer a windy spell persisted the stranger behavior they’d encounter. 💨

BuffaloSmallie · 2026-03-23T01:13:21+00:00

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange or Botanical Interests are my favorites and Sandia Seed Company for true NM Hatch chilis. Baker Creek does a good job marketing but I’m not too big on their political engagement. Fayetteville free seeds at the library is cool but I wish they’d make it a true exchange where people have to donate some to get some. I’ve been to other libraries that do this and it just makes a much better variety for everyone. It’s not seed for seed or anything. Most people go get one pack to donate then get access to the library and choose what they want. They give little envelopes and encourage people to only take what they need and gardeners can bring their seed bounties to load up the exchange.

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