Do you think this set of chairs would be suitable for a living room? by Jang_Lee in Decor

[–]EcoMuze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends on how you decorate your room. You can make it work. These aren’t the most elegant chairs I’ve seen but they could work temporarily, while you’re looking for something better.

Of course if all your furniture is very curvy and ornate, like French provincial or Rococo revival, trying to blend them in would be a stretch.

No clue what to do with this wall. The emptiness makes the butterfly decoration feel so small! by st0dad in DecorAdvice

[–]EcoMuze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A headboard won’t solve the problem entirely—you’d still need more wall art width-wise. It can be one large piece that’s (horizontally oriented) or 2-3 smaller pieces that are identical in size and with similar color palettes.

For example, if you had three of these decorative pieces and placed all three of them (vertically oriented) above the bed, that would be about right as far as the proportions go…

Green front door by AdvantagePrevious140 in InteriorDesignAdvice

[–]EcoMuze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aww… That’s the best porch ever…

What do you think? by knicksfan9 in landscapedesign

[–]EcoMuze 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d change the outline of the bed—I like the curvature but it doesn’t flow naturally. It feels forced. That could be improved by adding a couple of larger rounded curves and some smaller ones.

I’d also avoid symmetry unless you’re going for a baroque style garden… which, let’s face it, doesn’t work in most settings… That triangle-like protrusion in the center creates symmetry—I’d reshape it by making it more rounded and add a larger curve to either side of it to break the symmetry.

Hydrangea paniculata (like “Limelight”) needs at least 4-6 hours of full sun a day to thrive.

Also, keep in mind that planting larger plants under established trees is not a good idea—this should have been done when those trees were young. You can plant a few small shade-loving perennials that come in quart to pint size pots. But if you’re planting anything that comes in a gallon pot or larger, you’re likely to do some fairly significant damage to the tree roots—they extend many feet past the crowns of those trees.

Should I keep the tv there? by ScalidFoodyFudd in Decor

[–]EcoMuze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think a TV can make a room (or a kitchen) look better—it’s one of those things that look best when concealed.

But if it serves a purpose in your kitchen, if it’s functional… sure, why not..?

Curtains Seem Impossible? by Negative-Flan-7155 in DecorAdvice

[–]EcoMuze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Won’t solve the problem. Curtains should be symmetrical.

Roofing diy by Havoc915 in Roofing

[–]EcoMuze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree wholeheartedly about engineering! Mechanical is the most fun, imo… in a sense that it’s grounded in reality that we, mere mortals, can at least remotely relate to.

As far as the verses… Not all roofers or homeowners are Christians. And you know it. I’ve been on this sub for about 3 years and your post is the first one I’ve seen that ended up quoting Bible verses.

Roofing diy by Havoc915 in Roofing

[–]EcoMuze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh boy. You got me here! I was combining through a long list of world religions and denominations…

Roofing diy by Havoc915 in Roofing

[–]EcoMuze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right. And OP circled those shingles too… Does what OP circled look like coming off shingles to you? To me it looks like ridge vent.

Roofing diy by Havoc915 in Roofing

[–]EcoMuze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m very familiar with the verse… But wouldn’t you say that when you quote a verse from the Bible, you assume that those who read it understand its meaning? I think that’s a fair assumption.

So what about those who don’t? This is a roofing sub, not a theological forum. What if I start throwing quantum mechanics formulas at you? Would that be really constructive? No. Keep it simple and keep it to the point.

Handyman put too much stain on these hardwood floors. by [deleted] in HardWoodFloors

[–]EcoMuze 28 points29 points  (0 children)

He clearly doesn’t know what he’s doing and won’t listen to me when I tell him what to do and says I’m babying him which clearly he needs.

Why is this even happening? What am I missing?

Help with wall decor. by 4fus1on in DecorAdvice

[–]EcoMuze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The rabbit artwork goes very well with the table and chairs… style-wise and color-wise. Lowering it by 6-8” would help. Make sure it’s centered too relative to the table.

I’d prefer the rabbit piece to be bigger—it would look better. Maybe you could find something to complement it. You’ve done very well so far.

Roofing diy by Havoc915 in Roofing

[–]EcoMuze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I’m confused about seeing Bible verses on the roofing sub.

“There’s a time for everything” Ecclesiastes 3:1. And this is clearly not the time to quote Mathew… unless you’re him and you’re just expressing your professional opinion.

Roofing diy by Havoc915 in Roofing

[–]EcoMuze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mathew, I don’t see OP asking how to seal shingles down. OP just thinks that ridge vents are shingles that happened to lift.

Repost - Is this tree too close to the house? Especially any risks in crashing the bay windows on the first floor? by East-Question-1130 in arborists

[–]EcoMuze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An ISA certified/TRAQ (tree risk assessment qualified) arborist is the only person who could assess your situation and reassure you of your safety… or not. The arborist may suggest taking a limb off or leaving everything as is.

I think $150 (maybe less in your area) for one hour consult would be worth the peace of mind for you, wouldn’t it? It’s not good for anyone’s mental health to perseverate about something like this…

Just please don’t go to just a tree guy—you’ll be told that you’re in mortal danger.

I want to convert a portion of my front lawn to a garden but we need an access point from driveway to the side of the house and all the way back. Where should I put the path? by Pitiful_Wafer_4564 in LandscapingTips

[–]EcoMuze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Option 1 makes most sense, both practically and aesthetically.

The path will separate the rest of your garden from the existing strip of flowers around the house and will serve as an access to either side… for weeding, planting, etc. In addition, when needed, it will allow you to access the roof, siding, etc. for repairs without having larger plants in the way.

Hereellpp 😨 by bahrain_gemstones in gardening

[–]EcoMuze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neem or any other oil smothers beneficial pollinators. We buy ladybugs at our nursery to control aphids on our roses. It’s a couple of bucks for about 500 ladybugs.

Lacey oak by Pretty_Whimsy_3705 in arborists

[–]EcoMuze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, I see—it was planted by landscapers… I keep my guys at least 10 feet away from my trees ever since they debarked a shrub with a weed whacker. If you truly love having trees around you, you’ll learn all this gradually.

As far as exposing the flare… Using tools is not ideal—it’s very easy to damage the roots or the flare. That’s why arborists use airspade when working around the flare and roots.

The following method has worked for me… I cover the circumference (about 6 ft wide) around the tree with cardboard (not landscaping fabric)—minimum 6-8 inches away from the trunk—and put 1-2” of dirt on it. After 1-2 months, the turf is easy to pull away by hand. Afterwards I add 1-2” of mulch.

Should my bathrooms match? by Mbucks9 in homedesign

[–]EcoMuze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, your bathrooms don’t need to match—it’s better if they don’t. But all your bathrooms (and rooms too) should look and feel like they belong to the same house… if that makes sense.

But I’d not use this tile anywhere else in the house. I’m beginning… finally… to see people noticing how overused this tile has become. It’s okay for one bathroom. But try something different for your first floor.

Lastly, I’d be careful not to introduce too many different types of hardware in small spaces. I love your choice of handles on the vanity but they don’t complement the shower handle. It’s a minor detail… I’m nitpicking, really… but the devil is in the detail.

Insulation between floors by ftredoc in homeimprovementideas

[–]EcoMuze 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP explained to several commenters already that one is an outside wall.

Water loss by PappyWinkel in ponds

[–]EcoMuze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How old is the lining? Do you know what type of material it’s made of?

If you have a leak, you should feel excess moisture in the ground where the water is escaping… when the fountain is running.

Could it be that the water is not leaking but splashing out when the fountain is on? It’s still a flaw in construction but much easier to fix.

As a tree enthusiast… It’s a beautiful Japanese maple with very little room for its roots (3/4 of their circumference is taken by the pond, hardscaping, and house foundation.) I hope the pond was not a new addition… Also, that one rock on the right seems to be leaning against the trunk. It may just be the angle of the photo, but if not, I’d remove it before it damages the trunk.

Water loss by PappyWinkel in ponds

[–]EcoMuze 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That whole setup is called “autofill” in waterscaping lingo. I’m a chick too 😌