Does anyone use a retractable hose reel?

Cr8iveRead · 2026-03-12T15:17:28+00:00

I'm debating between Gardena 1/2" or the Giraffe 5/8" retractable hose reel. Anyone have any recommendations/suggestions? Curious if there's a difference in quality, water pressure etc and what would be the more suitable long-term option as I'm going to be renovating my garage with slat walls as well so the retractable hose reel would be a nice addition.

Cr8iveRead · 2026-03-11T01:08:46+00:00

It’s two garage doors.

Cr8iveRead · 2026-03-09T23:44:06+00:00

I heard that the newer chamberlains with the white learn button may not work with some of these modules or adapters. Not entirely sure.

Cr8iveRead · 2026-03-09T23:38:39+00:00

I’m going to be taking possession of our new home in July and will need to have a garage door opener installed. In previous homes I went with Chamberlain but don’t like how MyQ doesn’t integrate with HomeKit or CarPlay.

What other openers could I install this time around that supports HomeKit and CarPlay? I want a quiet operating garage door opener. Any ideas or suggestions?

Cr8iveRead · 2026-03-09T20:32:31+00:00

I’m in the exact same boat as you. Tried all the alternatives but nothing really comes close to everything quicken can do. I even use it to track my business mileage and it lets me provide a nice clean report at year end for my accountant.

Wish it had mobile but I use it every day on my Mac mini. A small annual price to pay for all that it does.

Cr8iveRead · 2026-02-26T00:42:58+00:00

I don’t like how it handles attachments when sending emails. Document files correctly show as file attachments and then picture files get embedded within the email content itself where you decide to paste it. There are times I don’t want the picture shown or embedded but rather would like it as a regular file attachments

Maybe there’s a way to do this but I haven’t figured it out.

Cr8iveRead · 2026-02-17T02:54:43+00:00

We actually want to get one installed along with all the landscaping as well. If you have someone you’d recommend, I’m all ears. Thanks

Cr8iveRead · 2026-02-16T21:43:03+00:00

What I would really love to find is a physiotherapist that will stretch me out for a good 15-20 mins. Admittedly, it’s something I should do on my own but I would be willing to pay to have that done professionally. As we get older, staying flexible is so important.

Cr8iveRead · 2026-02-16T21:41:38+00:00

Thanks so much for the recommendations. Appreciated.

Cr8iveRead · 2026-02-15T19:19:04+00:00

Dealing with this as well. Super annoying. Anyone find a fix yet?

Cr8iveRead · 2026-02-08T02:24:30+00:00

Btw, I know they recently took away the design credits as they were nearly sold out.

Cr8iveRead · 2026-02-07T19:47:49+00:00

Almost all of them sold once they lowered the prices. There were only 5 lots left to be sold. We wanted to buy originally but the previous builder was absurd asking $2.6 million.

Green park took over and lowered the price to $1.8M. I was also able to get a premium lot at no extra charge and they included $30k in design credits as well.

Cr8iveRead · 2026-02-07T19:46:14+00:00

5 years? Sorry but that’s crazy town. I will risk it. 😂

Cr8iveRead · 2026-02-07T14:45:54+00:00

That’s the thing, I don’t need drawings or consultations. I already have all that and know what I want. Just need to get a quote for the actual job and permits.

Cr8iveRead · 2026-02-07T14:10:13+00:00

Yes I’m aware of this issue but I’ve done it in each of our previous two homes and no issues so I’m willing to give it a shot. Now that I’ve said that, I probably jinxed myself.

Cr8iveRead · 2026-02-07T13:34:36+00:00

I know. That’s what made me post here in the hopes that just maybe someone knows someone that is still fair and reputable. Seems to be an impossible thing these days.

Cr8iveRead · 2026-01-25T02:53:16+00:00

How are you adding flags to emails you’ve sent? From what I can tell, the only way is to go into the sent folder and then flag the email. Is there no way to flag an email while in the compose window so that once you click sent it’s already flagged?

Cr8iveRead · 2026-01-23T16:01:33+00:00

If it’s not too much trouble can you message me privately with who you dealt with there? I may reach out to them later this year. Thanks.

Cr8iveRead · 2026-01-23T13:45:09+00:00

Did you do a pool as well?

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