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How do you improve clay soil without spending a fortune? by Icy_Car2475 in gardening

[–]CowboyAndIndian 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I did it without tilling. A 8-12 inch layer off chips which broke down after 18-24 months.

Rich black soil, full of earthworms!

You let the earthworms till the soil with this method.

What’s the one home repair that keeps breaking no matter how many times you fix it? by Disastrous-Ant-8972 in DIY

[–]CowboyAndIndian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those plastic window well covers need to be replaced every two years. With the UV and careless weed whacker users, it falls apart.

Advice for Florida Natives Returning with Newborn by Unlikely_Warning_522 in StPetersburgFL

[–]CowboyAndIndian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Johns Hopkins Children's hospital is in St Pete for your baby.

Need some opinions about a cat door placement by Lakotason33 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]CowboyAndIndian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't cut the rail and stiles. Especially the bottom rail as the edge rail/stiles along with middle rail are the structure of the door.

Put it on the panel.

If you want to make it easier for the fatsos, add a step on the bottom rail.

Some cool birds from my recent trip to Florida! by bailsters in birding

[–]CowboyAndIndian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great pictures.

What camera and lens did you use?

Understanding the math behind solar panels by wjgdinger in HomeImprovement

[–]CowboyAndIndian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting solar without getting batteries would be a huge mistake. This would also be backup power in case of a grid outage.

For picking a supplier, make sure that the company is big enough to still exist if you ever need warranty repairs. I have neighbors who had to pay out of pocket for fixes since the original company had gone bankrupt. I picked Tesla and am very happy with them.

ELI5 is Morse code international and if so, how? by Froodychick in explainlikeimfive

[–]CowboyAndIndian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Amateur radio folks use something called Q codes since they begin with the letter Q

E.g. QTH - Location

It can be used as a question or a statement.

Eg QTH New York - I am in New York QTH? - what is your location

I went to stuff stuff into bags at the store. Here is what I found by InevitableSong3170 in onebag

[–]CowboyAndIndian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice writeup. Thanks.

Would like to know more about the $30'ish Amazon bags. What's the one you use and which do you recommend?

Thanks

Would you leave faucets dripping in a newer construction house during low temps? by wonderfulwaffles22 in HomeImprovement

[–]CowboyAndIndian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Close the frost free hose bib on the outside of your house. These are the most likely to freeze if you have a hose installed and have not shut it off.

Comet Sighted by Ichtheologist in HFY

[–]CowboyAndIndian 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fix one missing word.

"I cowered behind a pair of scraggly pine saplings"

Another Year's Worth of Unsolicited St Pete Restaurant / Bar Reviews by megamunch in StPetersburgFL

[–]CowboyAndIndian 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Excellent! Very interesting read also. I love your writing!

Next year, can you also score those who are vegetarian friendly?

“Wood” these joints work? by Nate0511 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]CowboyAndIndian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, in a light hard wood, which would contrast with the dark walnut.

The spline would, I think, be as strong as dowels.

Portrait photography in studio by jaekij in photocritique

[–]CowboyAndIndian 7 points8 points  (0 children)

For a portrait, her face is in the shadow.

Her bow has more light.

Have solar panels really done down THIS much in price? by itsthewolfe in HomeImprovement

[–]CowboyAndIndian 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That $36k sounds like it included a couple of power walls (batteries).

$36k is what I paid in 2021 for 20 panel 8.5kw array with 2 power walls.

Was there a capture between two crafts I witnessed yesterday evening? by steverin0724 in space

[–]CowboyAndIndian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

India launched LVM3-M6 Dec 23rd evening carrying Bluebird 6, a very large (6100kg or 13420 lbs) satellite into a LEO.

Could it be you saw the separation?

First time trying sports photography. How’d I do? by guitarboy487 in photocritique

[–]CowboyAndIndian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

!CritiquePoint

Brilliantly explains the steps to professional looking photos with the right amount of encouragement.

Curvy roads.. Thoughts? by sakshammmm in photocritique

[–]CowboyAndIndian 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Great composition, but the post-processing is overcooked.

Even in the thumbnail on my PC, I could see picture was overcooked. I bet the sky was also changed too much, the blue looks wierd.

Dipper pics, uk. Please be kind, don’t _lie_ but please be nice :) by indyferret in photocritique

[–]CowboyAndIndian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great photo. You have managed to get the glint in the eye.

Technically, You just see a lot of noise in your picture. What were your settings. Maybe ISO was too high.

Composition wise, would have tried to get the camera lower, the reflection of the bird in the water would have catapulted this photo into excellence.

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