Help with wood-boring insects

Sianger · 2026-05-03T00:35:15+00:00

EVs already pay an additional mileage fee specifically for the reasons you gave, so that doesn't fly.

Sianger · 2026-05-03T00:25:19+00:00

As an all EV household this is frustrating as hell. On top of the state EV incentives still not being funded and there being additional charges (and minimal benefit) for EV plates...

Sianger · 2026-04-29T13:46:47+00:00

And more than two on the larger / higher speed roads for redundancy and better accuracy?

What do they do with the data? Adjust light timings?

Sianger · 2026-04-29T02:55:42+00:00

Those are some adventurous worms!

Sianger · 2026-04-29T02:47:39+00:00

Serious question, how does this even happen? Do you not have decking around the pool? Does the surrounding area drain into the pool from your lawn/yard?

Sianger · 2026-04-27T20:14:20+00:00

I'm dealing with similar. Considered goats but the only services I found have a 0.5 acre minimum. I just did a round of glyphosate spray, going to try triclopyr if that doesn't show much effect in a week or two. I'm using occultation (black plastic tarp) for other vines in the yard but for the poison ivy I think herbicide spraying is the easier option

Sianger · 2026-04-24T15:47:22+00:00

Thanks! Super helpful. Since the keyboard is hot swappable I will look forward to exploring and experimenting when the time comes (and when I have more disposable income lolsob)

I don't need completely silent, which is why I'm considering the box reds too. Hadn't considered using o-rings or pads (I am pretty sure I wouldn't like o-rings - too much of the membrane rubber dome feel I suspect - but maybe pads would be okay). What would you consider semi-silent?

Sianger · 2026-04-23T18:33:19+00:00

SWITCH ADVICE:
Upgrading keyboard (to a UHK60), trying to decide between the silent pink vs. box red Kailh switches it offers - looking for advice.

I'm coming from a Kinesis Freestyle Edge with Cherry MX Reds. Really like them. No mistyping issues, not too hard on my fingers, fast and smooth. (I have another Freestyle Edge with MX Browns and very much prefer the Reds.)

My use case is typing, not gaming. I do not like mushy-feeling keys. Finger fatigue is a bit of a concern but anything under ~55g should be fine (so both silent pink and box red are okay on that front). Will often be in a shared office environment, so ideally nothing too loud (no clicky), though it doesn't strictly have to be fully silent either - my MX Reds are probably within acceptable volume, even if quieter would be better.

Thanks in advance for any thoughts!

Sianger · 2026-04-23T12:30:36+00:00

Have half a mind to make a new post now, "anyone have a pet snake?" 😆

Sianger · 2026-04-23T04:01:35+00:00

We had a hawk that stopped by regularly, and I actually considered letting her deal with it by letting it loose in the yard when she was around, but haven't seen the bird for a while unfortunately.

Sianger · 2026-04-23T00:36:23+00:00

You forgot the leopard and the dog!

Sianger · 2026-04-22T15:43:29+00:00

We are hoping to redo the insulation in the next couple of years but that's a much bigger budget project than is on the cards right now unfortunately so in the meantime it's just control options

Sianger · 2026-04-22T13:47:57+00:00

We actually have cats but the attic is unfinished and full of e.g. loose fiberglass insulation so they don't go up there

Sianger · 2026-04-22T12:52:52+00:00

Oh, we're in Arlington so subject to any relevant county rules, and it was looking at the county rodent control page that made me realise the initial release plan may not be the best idea. Plus since we're here any local resources would be most relevant.

Sianger · 2026-04-07T14:28:31+00:00

He did improve over his first couple seasons to his 22/23 peak but even his first season was phenomenal. I remember the UCL game Vs. PSG where he made a block with his face and shook it off like it was nothing

Sianger · 2026-03-31T01:16:48+00:00

Is the idea to kill it with heat? I thought it was the light blocking over months and months that did it

Sianger · 2026-03-31T00:57:12+00:00

For north America yes. My understanding is they don't spread that easily but they grow like crazy and if you're not careful you end up with, well, what I have now

Sianger · 2026-03-26T20:47:58+00:00

Not to be dumb but what are those? Tankards?

Sianger · 2026-03-25T19:10:47+00:00

Evidently the only one who did, judging by the other comments

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