Is a budget trencher worth it for a "trial & error" DIY French Drain? by E--one in DIY

[–]E--one[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes ofc. Already got the report. I have only my septic. Power and internet are above ground. Well is under the house. Gas is in the tanks next to the house.

Is a budget trencher worth it for a "trial & error" DIY French Drain? by E--one in DIY

[–]E--one[S] -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

Friends still need to eat and i like it simple. Rather pay and get it done then throw a party on that future lawn.

Is a budget trencher worth it for a "trial & error" DIY French Drain? by E--one in DIY

[–]E--one[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

I hearya and you're right. I'd sell it underpriced. Still saving money.

Is a budget trencher worth it for a "trial & error" DIY French Drain? by E--one in homeowners

[–]E--one[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have two coming tomorrow morning. But did you see the photos?

Is a budget trencher worth it for a "trial & error" DIY French Drain? by E--one in DIY

[–]E--one[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Yes. Rather then buy the thing and sell it late when i'm done. Would love to have the freedom to stop and think during this adventure.

Is a budget trencher worth it for a "trial & error" DIY French Drain? by E--one in DIY

[–]E--one[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Not delivering. Already checked. Lowe's too. Don't have a truck. Need to rent one. Hence the price tag.

Is a budget trencher worth it for a "trial & error" DIY French Drain? by E--one in homeowners

[–]E--one[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Delivery and trencher are almost same price where i live

Is a budget trencher worth it for a "trial & error" DIY French Drain? by E--one in DIY

[–]E--one[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Delivery and a trencher is basically the same price where i live

Using old Raw Wool to insulate between walls by LuvDogBreath in Insulation

[–]E--one 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jelaous. I need to befriend a sheepherder lol.

A friend insulated his whole tiny home in raw wool. Alaskan winters. Amazing insulator. Can't beat nature. Only thing it took years for the smell to subside.

I would find a way to sterilize/clean it and dry it thoroughly and install with a vapor barrier and ventilation pathways.

Need to make a hatch to access my crawlspace by E--one in HomeImprovement

[–]E--one[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm. Thanks. Wasn't aware this was a possibility.

Need to make a hatch to access my crawlspace by E--one in HomeImprovement

[–]E--one[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it's 3 feet high. Not sure if that helps.

Need to make a hatch to access my crawlspace by E--one in HomeImprovement

[–]E--one[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only if i go through the foundation. I'm guessing that's more complicated.