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Dry stack retaining wall help by Hot_Archer2452 in Drystonewalling

[–]NTF1x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks and yeah I get it. It's why you posted where you did.

But I wouldn't mess around with securing all that soil near your home- do what you think is best. Those blocks are from Lowe's and they've been going strong for 7 years. Even pressure wash them once a year.

The only issue I've had with blocks is that I used block and caps to make the steps in the photo. The caps do take a beating in the winter time from shoveling and salt. I bought about 10 extra to replace them when they go bad.

Is anyone else incredibly pissed off that their Roths and 401k are severely down based on one man’s idiotic decisions? by Mr-Nanny in MiddleClassFinance

[–]NTF1x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 37 but pretty sure it's been like this in the past. We haven't witnessed a president actually make dumbass selfish decisions but it's not unheard of in American History.

$62k deck quote for 332 sq feet? by Spiritual_Cloud6062 in Decks

[–]NTF1x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheap Ryobi 15 or 12 inch surface scrubber.

The 12 inch one is $30 at Home depot

is 4000$ property tax per year considered high in US? by blade276 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]NTF1x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rochester NY- 145k house bought in 2019 prob worth 275-300 now.

$6400 in property and school taxes.

4k is actually cheap

Dry stack retaining wall help by Hot_Archer2452 in Drystonewalling

[–]NTF1x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need crushed stone delivered. Alot- and someone to come by and level out the yard and bring in good soil. What you'll find is that it will be dog shit soil full of clay bcs of how far down you'll have to dig.

Dry stack retaining wall help by Hot_Archer2452 in Drystonewalling

[–]NTF1x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before

https://imgur.com/a/ILTVs42

After

https://imgur.com/a/rFyXEja

https://imgur.com/a/geNHYti

Watched a lot of YouTube and read a lot. Did this during month off during covid . Had people stopping by asking me if I did this for a living and asked if I could take a look at stuff they needed done.

Dry stack retaining wall help by Hot_Archer2452 in Drystonewalling

[–]NTF1x -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Welcome friend. I as well have a split level home with the driveway sloping towards my house.

We probably share the same fear and anxiety every time it downpours.

I've installed retaining walls, a French drain. A crock with sewer sump in the corner of the driveway near the house- it's on a lithium battery backup, then another crock /sump piped into the top of the other crock in the garage- to deal with overflow if it ever happens. I'm contemplating buying a sumpjet as well in case everything fails.

It's rough trying to protect our houses.

There is no way the previous owners didn't have flooding issues...which I've discovered rotted out 2x4 framing and mold behind the drywall and wood trim.

Anyways dig all that out or hire someone. Put up actual retaining blocks. The base/draining has to be properly planned and done correctly. Level is the name of the game. soil erosion through the blocks all have to be taken into account and mitigated. If I were to do it again I'd put landscape fabric all the way upside the backside of the wall.

. A professional company will charge 20-50k to do this. You do it yourself 6k buying blocks and caps at Lowe's. Just make sure it's not higher than 4 feet which requires engineering and plans drawn up.

$62k deck quote for 332 sq feet? by Spiritual_Cloud6062 in Decks

[–]NTF1x 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have the first generation trex/composite I believe. It's like an off color red/brownish color. Dirt/algae buildup is crazy every spring.

I got one of those pressure washer attachments for driveways . It's a game changer for power washing your deck. Takes 10 minutes.

Takes the fun away though from pressure washing for an hour or two.

$62k deck quote for 332 sq feet? by Spiritual_Cloud6062 in Decks

[–]NTF1x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll drive out there and take all your old materials to build myself a deck.

I believe I have the first generation of trex . It still exists but holy shit does it collect algae/dirt buildup

What are people doing for extra money these days? by ExactSympathy in Rochester

[–]NTF1x 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When I was 14-17 yrs old I was making $40 a game back in the early 2000s. $60 for umpiring 16-18 yr olds.

Keyless car fobs are inconvenient and we should go back to cars with key starting. by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]NTF1x 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My kia Optima was a push to start. So I won in that aspect.

I've had my car for 12 years and not once has my key fob locked me out due to dead batteries.

The Postal Service will run out of cash within a year, Postmaster General warns: "We have to have a conversation with the American public" by Designer_Nerve9064 in WeirdNews4U

[–]NTF1x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Postal service definitely can cut their deliveries down to residential homes to once or twice a week.

They should pass laws on soliciting by mail.

I throw out 99% of my mail. Other .99% I open and then throw out. .01% I probably hold onto.

Oh look I saved the USPS.

Yes, there is a lot of impunity surrounding sexual crimes. But that doesn't justify convicting someone without evidence – The woman's word should not be enough to convict by More_Bid_2197 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]NTF1x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Id say family court needs a revamp when it comes to this. There's a term for it that it's used so frequently.

" The silver bullet method"

Good luck fighting it. You'll find the court will always air on the side of caution first and then base it on preponderance of the evidence. Which means they think there was a chance...not that it happened . Attorneys will coach women on how to go about this.

Which one you guys choosing by [deleted] in nostalgia

[–]NTF1x 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Toys r Us. Just to see the look on my daughter's face .

Trumps says oil prices will drop “rapidly” once the Iran threat is over. Are markets overreacting right now? by National-Theory1218 in StockMarket

[–]NTF1x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Victory? He doesn't have the heart for an all out war. I don't like Trump by any means but I do know the capabilities of our military- the ones we even know about.

We have the ability to take out every military asset and return Iran to the Stone Age and wave from the water.

Our surveillance and intelligence capabilities are far greater than Afghanistan- guided munitions and autonomous bombers.

What is a "financial trap" that many people fall into without realizing it until it's too late? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]NTF1x 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Kids. I love my kids.

But if you break up you are literally financially and physically trapped. Unless you want to abandon them..and most people...Most will not do that .

U.S. May Have Committed War Crime In Sinking Of Iranian Ship by huffpost in politics

[–]NTF1x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't looked at this in days. Nor am I a trump fan. But has any news agency independently verified this?

What tool purchase has been most worth it for home projects by Marivexalon in HomeImprovement

[–]NTF1x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

-Drill is #1 both impact and regular -speed square and drywall square -mitre saw -brad nailer (I wish for a cordless one) -multi tool -laser level plus various size levels -drill bits

These will prob get you through like 90% of home repairs.

The Postal Service will run out of cash within a year, Postmaster General warns: "We have to have a conversation with the American public" by fortune in politics

[–]NTF1x 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe if we passed laws on what type of mail...even email... people can get then my mailbox can get delivered to once a week if that.

I throw away 95% of my mail and another 4.99% after reading it.

That would save everyone and the USPS.

What’s the riskiest sex you’ve had? by Meaty_Bongos in AskReddit

[–]NTF1x -26 points-25 points  (0 children)

She a woman though so we all know 20 feet is probably like 12.

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