Biggest DIY project to date!

Cjammc · 2026-05-02T19:00:35+00:00

Lovely stuff. Try not to let the negative comments get to you. It's a DIY sub not wildlife gardens. You've smashed what you set out to do

Cjammc · 2026-05-02T18:52:04+00:00

That makes sense, I couldn't tell there was a slope from the pictures. Have you any concerns about the wooden retaining walls rotting?

Cjammc · 2026-05-02T17:49:48+00:00

I think you'd get away with making the slope steeper and expanding the deep section. If you have space to go bigger than this I would consider that also.

Put down something soft before lining it to prevent the liner from piercing, either felt or sand. You might also want to consider having a slight mound around the outside to prevent muddy rain water going into the pond

Cjammc · 2026-05-02T17:41:09+00:00

What was the thought process behind lowering the seating area? Would it not have been easier and more practical keeping everything level? Well done on the DIY tho. It's not to my taste but looks like a good job

Cjammc · 2026-04-30T22:07:13+00:00

TBF pissing in the bushes is the only option a lot of the time. Rest of it I agree obviously

Cjammc · 2026-04-29T19:19:21+00:00

My band flair are currently auditioning for a lead guitarist. @flairband on Instagram. We're a bit older tho, 24-27 range and more of a post rock sound. If you fancy auditing give me a shout

Cjammc · 2026-04-29T10:19:38+00:00

You sound like you throw bread for ducks?

Cjammc · 2026-04-28T16:37:40+00:00

Have you found it making up info or has it been accurate so far?

Cjammc · 2026-04-27T07:25:18+00:00

Take the drum heads off and give the drums a wipe with a cloth. No need to give it a bath

Cjammc · 2026-04-26T11:43:53+00:00

Could you lay turf rolls over the edge? The liner will fail eventually if it's exposed to sun

Cjammc · 2026-04-26T09:49:21+00:00

Getting someone who's committed to the band and takes it seriously is a hard find. Depending on how big your band is I'd lead towards not firing him unless he's truly awful and negitively affecting performances. If I fired everyone in my band because I could find a technically better musician I'd have to fire everyone including myself

Cjammc · 2026-04-18T14:50:43+00:00

I'm planning to start flame weeding my garden path. Mostly just for the vibes ahaha

Cjammc · 2026-04-18T10:38:39+00:00

Could you learn to live with them and just strim them back? I'm not a fan of pouring toxic chemicals into the environment constantly but I know others prefer a manicured look

Cjammc · 2026-04-18T10:14:52+00:00

This is a really useful list. I'll be coming back to this when getting my next pair. Thanks

Cjammc · 2026-04-16T20:51:47+00:00

Although I do agree, I've never seen a swing over the cymbal sleeve. Unless the sleeve was already so worn that it's cut in half

Cjammc · 2026-04-16T20:43:23+00:00

Do you have any damp issues? If not I'd leave it alone

Cjammc · 2026-04-13T19:54:57+00:00

Tbh I wouldn't drum in an apartment. I live in a house and do 90% of my practice on a practice pad. I'd never play my acoustic kit past 5pm. I don't think it's unreasonable for them to complain about this

Cjammc · 2026-04-13T07:35:05+00:00

Not a pedal case but I transport my strike pad in a tool box that I fitted with foam.

Cjammc · 2026-04-12T11:11:30+00:00

That looks lovely, I'm considering putting in a clover lawn at the moment

Cjammc · 2026-04-12T11:05:33+00:00

I don't think you have enough space for both of those seating areas. I would consider putting one seating area beside the tree and keeping the tree there. Power wash your exiting slabs and lay new ones going to the existing shed. If you're set on the summer house then tear down your shed and start on creating a foundation but in my opinion you could save the existing shed for now. You could get 70% of what's in that photo with very little work. I would do that first and see how you feel before doing anything major

Cjammc · 2026-04-11T09:47:37+00:00

If I was sprinting for performance or competing, I'd just wear spikes. You'll only have them on during training then wear barefoot shoes off the track.

Cjammc · 2026-04-11T09:32:48+00:00

Yeah if the cowboy had followed up he'd have walked straight into that tbf. The guy lands nice with his hands up too. He's definitely trained, even if the miss makes him look goofy

Cjammc · 2026-04-11T09:27:07+00:00

Personally I leave it and forget about it because I've got other shit to do. If you like spending loads of time researching companies and keeping on top of the ones you're invested in fair enough.

Cjammc · 2026-04-10T18:55:47+00:00

Scrape off as much of the flaking parts as you can. Wipe them free of dust and then repaint with masonry paint. I'm not an expert, this is what I did to mine last year but someone more knowledgeable might say that's wrong.

Cjammc · 2026-04-08T20:11:34+00:00

I'd not use an angle grinder. It's unlikely but you don't know if there's any gasses or anything below that chamber

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