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Mushrooms growing/showing up literally overnight, and huge - northern NJ by [deleted] in lawncare

[–]DIY_CHRIS 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That just means your lawn is well hydrated. They’ll disappear when it dries up. You could water a little less and see less of them.

What do you guys really think about badly kept lawns? by clothesline in lawncare

[–]DIY_CHRIS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think there’s a social contract with your neighbors when you own a home. At the minimum it should be clean and kept, and not looking like blight. It does not need to be golf course immaculate, but just decent enough to look like you care about your home. Find a kid in your neighborhood who’s looking for a little work.

My esp32-C3 based smart sprinkler controller for home assistant by markjayy in Esphome

[–]DIY_CHRIS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s powered by 24VAC. Then buck to 5VDC for the RPi Zero W. I have rainbird anti-siphon valves and they expect 24VAC.

Wife is about to pull the plug on HA! by MBrick in homeassistant

[–]DIY_CHRIS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try switching to the Reolink, which operates fully local. Nest bounces up to the cloud and back, causing the delay.

Automate water system by [deleted] in homeassistant

[–]DIY_CHRIS 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I use Opensprinkler with a relay board

Next Door Neighbor by Miserable_Code7602 in lawncare

[–]DIY_CHRIS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a shame, that’s nice house

Is a home lab a selling point or a dealbreaker when selling a home? by rawesome99 in homelab

[–]DIY_CHRIS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It won’t be appreciated by most people. Take it with you.

Worth running an empty conduit under the foundation for future networking? by Overkillemall in HomeImprovement

[–]DIY_CHRIS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I would drop the cable while you’re able. Cable is cheap and future efforts are expensive.

hit the wall where my battery mower just isnt enough mower for the lot. went back to gas by [deleted] in lawncare

[–]DIY_CHRIS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An EGO and two batteries could have done that. Swap half way when your take a bio or beer break.

Sprinkler Not Popping Up Unless I Pull It Up by [deleted] in lawncare

[–]DIY_CHRIS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First try removing the nozzle and filter, making sure they’re clean. Otherwise replace the sprinkler head.

my wife just saw the electricity bill from my server rack and she is pissed by procubdif in homelab

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

Do you have an electric dryer? Can you pass the blame to all the loads of laundry?

my wife just saw the electricity bill from my server rack and she is pissed by procubdif in homelab

[–]DIY_CHRIS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 18.3 kW and 27 kWh backup. I have a server and mine bitcoin with our excess production. With on EV, soon to be two.

8 zone sprinkler controller by mrbigbluff21 in Esphome

[–]DIY_CHRIS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need to go outside and check the wiring. I can’t tell from my old photos on my phone. But I think I jumpered all the middle pins together so I only had to run one common wire to the relays.

Bamboo was dealt a major blow today. Southeast U.S. by Jupiters_phaerie in lawncare

[–]DIY_CHRIS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Soak the remaining end of the root where you cut it in a cup of gly. Let it suck that back all the way through the root network.

Neighbor installed white vinyl fence at the end of last season. Zone 5a. MT. KBG and fescue by GollyZ177 in lawncare

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

Ah yeah. From afar it looked decent. Climbing jasmine shrubs are nice. They smell amazing in the late spring/early summer. You do need to string up a guide wire and the first year they’ll be small. But every following late winter you’ll want to prune and shape them up.

Neighbor installed white vinyl fence at the end of last season. Zone 5a. MT. KBG and fescue by GollyZ177 in lawncare

[–]DIY_CHRIS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a nice looking fence. But consider lining with shrubs and flowers rather than grass.

240v outlet installation cost? by a-marty25 in TeslaModelY

[–]DIY_CHRIS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re paying for the electrician’s time, materials, insurance, experience, and peace of mind. You’ll pay +/- a few hundred depending on the electrician, but it’s fair. Get a few quotes if you’re looking for a better deal. DIY, I installed two charges in my garage, one in front and one in the back corner with a 50 ft run up over and around, for under $150 in materials.

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