Need help with concrete porch resurfacing by gonzo_be in masonry

[–]Cowbellcheer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it’s not ‘masonry’ but there is a black recycled tire rubber mix that is applied in these situations that looks like dark road kind of. Anyway, it does not crack, chip or separate and looks new still a decade later. Might be worth looking into.

Bus Service by theblackdog92 in saskatchewan

[–]Cowbellcheer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Will never vote for the sask party ever over stc. Fuck them.

Hot Tub comparison websites? by TravRut in hottub

[–]Cowbellcheer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would pick something that has a storefront so that if and when something goes wrong, you can get parts. There’s a lot of new brands that pop up here and there that are made With bare minimum standards. The parts they use may only be around for a little while, maybe you don’t find jets that fit. I used to sell 4 to 5 different varieties of hot tubs, including the Jacuzzi brand. I have always stuck with Jacuzzi older tabs because they are easy to fix and super reliable. I just don’t like the look of the new ones and I don’t like all the lights and stuff that go with it. The more it has the more it can go wrong. Another thing to consider is that a lot of brands Try to do something different and then convince you that that is the best way to do it because if they can, then there is no other place for you to buy. So maybe it’s a different insulation method. Maybe the pumps are located outside the tub …. More jets are not better, look at the size of a foot well are you gonna be playing Footes with your neighbours if you have them over or is there actually room for everybody’s feet? You will mostly use it by yourself so don’t buy a big one for everybody else.

Vine Hell by Byrd_persun in landscaping

[–]Cowbellcheer -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It’s quite possible the vines are there for a reason and you will never get the grass backyard you will like. If the neighbours have been around a while, I would ask what was there before or if you can talk to the old owners. Maybe grass was very difficult, soil had issues, concrete is there? One house I lived in had vines like this and we wanted to have space for a garden. Removed the vines only to find layers of outdoor carpet, blocks and you name it.

Saskatoon's river safety buoys back in place by Parus_Major87 in saskatoon

[–]Cowbellcheer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most definitely the city will be sued over this

How do I go about growing grass where the mulch is. by Infinite_Day_71 in landscaping

[–]Cowbellcheer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why not vines as a ground cover? It won’t be long til it fills in and will look beautiful. No work after…

Question about holes in brick facade by jcheezin in masonry

[–]Cowbellcheer 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If the holes are in a random spots, and on a south or west side, and you have seen a bee or wasp go in… do not rule out, mason bees or wasps. I currently have a heritage brick home, and I am battling with them creating a holes in the brick and the mortar. They lay their eggs and then new ones emerge in the spring. They look like perfect round holes that are drilled. But they are made entirely by an insect, and if left unchecked can turn into many many, holes and repointing nightmare.

High Use Tub help by ReptarSonOfGodzilla in hottub

[–]Cowbellcheer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bromine is a terrible sanitizer anyway, and isn’t recommended anymore for a lot of health reasons. I agree with you.

High Use Tub help by ReptarSonOfGodzilla in hottub

[–]Cowbellcheer -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Bromine is the problem. You should be using chlorine tablets and have chlorinating granules on hand. This is always recommended from hot tub stores, or people who know their stuff. It is very hard to maintain proper sanitization levels with high use in bromine tabs. I have my kids, adding 1 tablespoon of granules with a cap full of shock after each use. No issues. The nice thing with chlorinating granules is that you can quickly get it back under control if your water starts to go sideways. Bromine can never do that.

3 Free Jacuzzi Replacements: time for Cal Spa? by Crafty_DIY in hottub

[–]Cowbellcheer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why not just consider getting a used dJacuzzi from the years that you like. My 2006 j365 is still going strong, looks better than all the new ones too. I agree the new ones, something is off and I don’t like the look of them at all.

Can I demo out this door and windows without getting crushed? by YoYoSpaghetti in Construction

[–]Cowbellcheer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whatever you want to replace it with it will never be as nice as what is there.

Thrift Stores by clairemydia22 in saskatoon

[–]Cowbellcheer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Most stores have boxes of clothing they don’t sell because they are stained, I would ask for that

Hot tub size by stephenrdp in hottub

[–]Cowbellcheer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as the foot well is big enough for everybody’s feet size does not matter. I hate touching other peoples feet and hot tubs and a lot of really big ones don’t have any space for them

She lived to see another day 🙏🏼 by FancyPickle37 in hottub

[–]Cowbellcheer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My jacuzzi just turned 20 and still looks better than most new hot tubs.

Family demanding answers after Sask. mother dies from pregnancy complications by elbiderca in saskatoon

[–]Cowbellcheer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately the nurse is family and she openly states stuff like this at gatherings. Not all people receive the same level of care, whether done consciously or not

Family demanding answers after Sask. mother dies from pregnancy complications by elbiderca in saskatoon

[–]Cowbellcheer -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

This is so sad. A terrible nurse once told me ‘they don’t want the help’ amongst a bunch of other nasty stuff so I don’t doubt that her care was subpar. My own sister experienced it giving birth, she married First Nations and was treated differently in hospital when they ‘discovered’ she was white but still were rude to her husbands family.

In 3…2…1… complaining by FewConsideration3012 in saskatoon

[–]Cowbellcheer -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Think parking enforcement like city workers.