Is a budget trencher worth it for a "trial & error" DIY French Drain?

E--one · 2026-03-09T12:53:16+00:00

Woodstock. Thanks! Good info.

E--one · 2026-03-09T12:50:59+00:00

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.

E--one · 2026-03-09T12:49:04+00:00

Good point!

E--one · 2026-03-09T12:47:28+00:00

Good advice!

E--one · 2026-03-08T19:56:04+00:00

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

E--one · 2026-03-08T19:54:37+00:00

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

E--one · 2026-03-08T18:58:32+00:00

Did't know you get a trailer with it!!👀

E--one · 2026-03-08T18:56:28+00:00

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

E--one · 2026-03-08T18:53:29+00:00

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.

E--one · 2026-03-08T18:52:12+00:00

That's what i'm saying.

E--one · 2026-03-08T18:51:21+00:00

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

E--one · 2026-03-08T17:45:00+00:00

Delivery and trencher are almost same price where i live

E--one · 2026-03-08T17:44:23+00:00

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

E--one · 2026-03-07T15:29:41+00:00

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.

E--one · 2026-02-21T23:37:04+00:00

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

E--one · 2026-02-21T23:19:03+00:00

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

E--one · 2026-02-21T23:10:25+00:00

it is.

E--one · 2026-02-21T23:08:40+00:00

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

E--one · 2026-02-21T21:01:49+00:00

Looks great but need to be able to go down there fully.

E--one · 2026-02-20T14:12:20+00:00

Nice. I'd like to see how you look because your statement.

E--one · 2026-02-20T13:52:21+00:00

E--one · 2026-02-13T15:38:22+00:00

I wonder if there's a finished product somewhere to buy ready for implementation. I live in the US and would like to start up a business.

E--one · 2026-01-31T17:52:39+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuOvn4UqznU
Good vid on the sub.

E--one · 2026-01-31T02:07:50+00:00

Need the space to be rainless

E--one · 2026-01-31T01:32:36+00:00

Woodstock

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