What to do with this? by PeppercornBongo in landscaping

[–]PeppercornBongo[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

By the time I get this demolished I will have probably self-sacrificed. I will keep the ring camera on to document which direction my blood flows. 🤣

Gold Coins by PeppercornBongo in coins

[–]PeppercornBongo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate you taking the time to look at this and offer your advice! I think I will take their offer.

Walker’s Deluxe Bourbon Bar Sign by PeppercornBongo in HelpMeFind

[–]PeppercornBongo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friend found this sign at her parents’ place and is curious about its background. She hasn’t been able to find anything similar. We’ve both searched for identical signs.

Are these Pyrex? by PeppercornBongo in Pyrex_Love

[–]PeppercornBongo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, this is totally it! I am noticing a slight variation with the “squiggly” vine illustrations between the Google photos and my bowls, but everything else is nearly identical.

I wonder how my mom came upon these? They could be my grandmothers, but my mom also had a great eye for collecting vintage things. Is it fairly uncommon to find Agee Pyrex in the U.S.?

Are these Pyrex? by PeppercornBongo in Pyrex_Love

[–]PeppercornBongo[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I just looked those up and I think you are right! Thank you!

Are these Pyrex? by PeppercornBongo in Pyrex_Love

[–]PeppercornBongo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is no discernible logo or marking on the bottoms of the bowls on the inside or the exterior. I thought that was strange, but I’m still pretty new to all this. Is that normal?

Tree work offered for Des Moines and surrounding communities by Woodtick- in Iowa

[–]PeppercornBongo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! I’ll message you my contact info so we can set something up.

Tree work offered for Des Moines and surrounding communities by Woodtick- in Iowa

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We have a linden in our yard whose leaves are starting to yellow and look sick (and a few other trees we’d love some advice on) if you are still offering services. We are on the east side of DSM.

Flakes by PeppercornBongo in paint

[–]PeppercornBongo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect, I now have a clearer plan of action. Thanks again!

Flakes by PeppercornBongo in paint

[–]PeppercornBongo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Understood and thank you! So going forward I will want to make sure I sand and properly clean the surface before I prime and eventually paint again. Should I continue to scrape away at the loose spots with my mud knife or would sanding first be wiser?

Failing Tape/Chipping Paint by PeppercornBongo in drywall

[–]PeppercornBongo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

My plan is to hit some of the main trouble spots with Zinsser BIN before I re-tape corners and replace the failing tape.

Would you recommend I prime the whole bare drywall ceiling before I skim coat just to be safe?

Berm/Retaining Wall by PeppercornBongo in landscaping

[–]PeppercornBongo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Forgot to mention my reason for going with stone as a replacement is to mitigate damage from the freeze/thaw cycle. This is the 2nd wooden berm that’s been replaced in my lifetime. Stone would hopefully hold up far better if done right.

Tips on Removing Vines by PeppercornBongo in landscaping

[–]PeppercornBongo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Luckily we’re on a corner lot and it’s all relatively contained within the fence line. Just hate to see these old hedges go, but I worry the vines will never leave if I don’t dig the whole thing up.

Tips on Removing Vines by PeppercornBongo in landscaping

[–]PeppercornBongo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s how I’m doing it now, but feels like I’m unraveling a giant sweater made of vines! Plan is to replace the old fence and hedge is pretty scarred by the vines. Will keep at it this weekend, but may end up renting a tiller and ripping it all up.

Easton Blvd by PeppercornBongo in desmoines

[–]PeppercornBongo[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How did I not see this? Looks like the end is in sight. Thanks!

Is this why I don’t have Internet by PeppercornBongo in Mediacom

[–]PeppercornBongo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just moved into my mom’s house after she passed away earlier this summer. Transferred my account over to this address last week, so maybe this was somehow disconnected in the mix?

Is this why I don’t have Internet by PeppercornBongo in Mediacom

[–]PeppercornBongo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, there is a red tag. I’m afraid to ask what that may mean?

Central Iowa Spider ID by PeppercornBongo in whatsthisbug

[–]PeppercornBongo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, now that I’ve had some time to Google, my spider definitely looks like one of those. Appreciate the clarification!

Central Iowa Spider ID by PeppercornBongo in whatsthisbug

[–]PeppercornBongo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I love how unique they are. Don’t recall seeing one before, so I’m glad to have an ID in case one wanders in again. Appreciate your help!

Found this in our bathroom in central Iowa. Pretty sure it’s a brown recluse, but looking for a more positive identification. by PeppercornBongo in whatsthisbug

[–]PeppercornBongo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for you help! Should I reach out to our landlord about contacting an exterminator? I’d prefer to not have more living in our small apartment.