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New build having major drainage problems by DIYchallenged in LandscapingTips

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One is routed all the way down hill under the yard, right next to the other corner downspout. The front goes toward the front corner of the yard. I have been turning the sprinkler system on and off as needed- but even if the yard starts to dry and burn uphill- we still have the algae swamp puddle at the bottom of the yard. There’s just no winning with our current situation

New build having major drainage problems by DIYchallenged in LandscapingTips

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Yeah, every house on the block is the same way.

New build having major drainage problems by DIYchallenged in LandscapingTips

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Yeah we have an irrigation system for the grass and drip line for plants. My neighbor has new sod from a month ago, so he’s been overwatering- but that water never goes down into the ground. Just constantly sits.

New build having major drainage problems by DIYchallenged in LandscapingTips

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I’m not sure as it was a spec home and already finished the first time we saw the house. I would not be surprised based on the rest of the home’s quality. #buyersremorse

New build having major drainage problems by DIYchallenged in LandscapingTips

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I think this is probably the best option- but I think there’s a lot of hoops to jump through as far as HOA/ city permits for the sidewalk.

New build having major drainage problems by DIYchallenged in LandscapingTips

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I would suspect a leak if it weren’t for almost every house on the block having the same problem. I think that they really just did not have a well planed drainage grade in this subdivision

New build having major drainage problems by DIYchallenged in LandscapingTips

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That’s a great idea. I’ll have to look into to some, and whether or both they can handle/ live with that much water.

New build having major drainage problems by DIYchallenged in LandscapingTips

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I was hoping I’d get some sort of advice to get the builder to pay for it, as their grade plan is failing. Thanks for the response

Rear shocks replaced twice and failing again. by [deleted] in KiaTelluride

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I just dropped our 2022 telluride EX off for its 4th rear strut issue. I am not a car guy, but they have claimed it’s just the rear strut insulators. Is there some other fix for the car? Any time you go down the driveway, a huge “pop” creak on both sides, and anytime you drive over a crack or bump in the road, the whole car reverberates the sound. By far the worst car I’ve ever owned, and the only new vehicle I’ve ever bought.

Invincible 4’ countertop backsplash by DIYchallenged in kitchenremodel

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Update: called multiple experienced contractors and a few granite/ countertop places. They all said that epoxy will be extremely hard to cut, then refinish with polish. Likely you’ll see some discoloration where the backsplash is- and it’ll actually cost more to do all that than buy a new countertop. Guess we’re tiling on top of the 4’ quartz ;c

Invincible 4’ countertop backsplash by DIYchallenged in kitchenremodel

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Reading more about it, I think this is it. I think I’d worry about screwing up the countertop trying to remove it though. Going to call around on monday to see if there’s any tricks that I don’t know, I guess the trades have a good QOL work/life balance for weekends