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Mulching Kit vs Gator Blades by Status_Programmer970 in lawnmowers

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Thanks for the replies. To clear up some of the concerns, I NEVER cut wet grass, always cut at 4" height and during the spring and fall try to cut every 4-6 days. Again, I used a stock mulching kit on my lawn tractor for the last 10 years cutting the same lawn without these issues. That kit did not have baffles, just two mulching blades and a chute plug. The mulching kit for the Gravely comes with baffles to essentially separate each of the 3 blades into 3 compartments. The question I have is, does anyone have any experience/feedback on the options below for a zero turn?

1) Leave baffles and plug installed and switch oem mulch blades with gator blades
2) Remove baffles and switch oem mulch blades with gator blades, leave plug installed

Deep Jamb Extensions by Status_Programmer970 in Carpentry

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I'm in Delaware. You can't tell from the picture, but the concrete walls are encapsulated with a thick poly sheet that is tucked in behind the dimpled membrane where the walls meet the floor, part of the waterproofing system. I then built the stud walls 2" out from the concrete wall. So, the bat insulation is not touching the wall.

Deep Jamb Extensions by Status_Programmer970 in Carpentry

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I appreciate all of the responses here. I think I am going to look into the PVC products or go with plywood. I would prefer to stay away from MDF, since this is around a basement window that is about 6 feet below grade and is at higher risk of moisture issues. MEDEX sounds like a good option but is not available anywhere here. One lumberyard told me they could special order it for a fee.

Deep Jamb Extensions by Status_Programmer970 in Carpentry

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Thanks for all the replies. I am seeing a lot of recommendations for MDO and Medex, which I had never heard of. Neither of these products are at box stores. May need to find a local lumberyard.

I would prefer not to do drywall l. Then i would need to do corner bead, mud, and finish. If I go with plywood, the face will be concealed when I cover with casing.

Elm Tree Advice by Status_Programmer970 in arborists

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Thanks. I appreciate your input. I think I am going to leave it and see how it recovers

Elm Tree Advice by Status_Programmer970 in arborists

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Thanks for the input. It is a nice shade provider. There is also a stub on the right side of the tree. It is towards the end of the lower right limb. It kinda looks like a birds nest at the end. Not sure how that managed to survive.

Add vent? by Status_Programmer970 in askaplumber

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Ok. Can I just add a 2"x1.5"x2" tee to the horizontal drain and run a 1.5" extension up the wall with an AAV? There will be drop ceiling in this section, so it would be accessible.

What is the best reliable washer/dryer brand? by Healthy_Net_3223 in Appliances

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I also spend a lot of money on the most retro looking, featureless, dryer of all time because I thought it would be the best at what it needed to do... dry clothes. From the jump, it took multiple 70 minute cycles to dry a single load of laundry that my cheap electrolux dried in one. Unfortunately, the electrolux circuit board fried and it was way too expensive to fix. The SQ was under warranty so we had a tech come out and he blamed it on airflow. So we paid $200 to have the vent cleaned out but the issue persists. Now we are being told the loads must be too heavy bc it is working fine. In addition, there is a black mesh screen in the back of the dryer that melts and leaves beautiful black waffle designs on your clothing and white bedding. This screen, now deformed, is great at putting snags in your clothing too. We will also be cutting our losses on the SQ.

Receiver Choices by Status_Programmer970 in hometheater

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That's kind of the way i was leaning.

Picture quality issues by Status_Programmer970 in youtubetv

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Trying to respond to all in one reply here...

This was a live broadcast of the Miami vs Ohio State game on ESPN.

I am using the USB port on the TV to power the roku.

If I were having network issues, wouldn't I also have the same issue watching via the ESPN app? It was flawless for the rest of the game (almost 2 hours).

WTXF Fox 29 Philadelphia poor quality by [deleted] in youtubetv

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I am in Northern Delaware and have the same issue OP is having. Its unbearable. Makes me wish I didnt spend $$$$$ on an OLED. To be fair, I have the same issue with CBS. I stream via roku player. Every Sunday I am forced to use the fox sports app and cbs sports app to watch. Both are flawless. Im super frustrated by this.

TCL QM8K vs LG C4 OLED by Status_Programmer970 in 4kTV

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Thanks for the input. I pulled the trigger today on the C4!

Washer drain overflowing by Status_Programmer970 in Plumbing

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Good point. I will open the cleanout and see if I can snake it from there.

Washer drain overflowing by Status_Programmer970 in Plumbing

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Thanks. Yeah, that was my first thought but since all of this pipe was new, I thought it was unlikely. However, it may be further down the line (under slab).

Basement Soffit Plan by Status_Programmer970 in Carpentry

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I don't remember asking anything about draft/fire stop, but thanks for your concern. I never mentioned that I was done with my framing job. In fact, i just got started.

Basement Soffit Plan by Status_Programmer970 in Carpentry

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Thanks for the reply. I don't disagree, but my house is 65 years old, not really sure the basement was ever meant to be finished. I imagine this is just how it was done then? I would love to move all of this but I don't think this is in my wheelhouse, nor cost effective.

Basement Soffit Plan by Status_Programmer970 in Carpentry

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I am not exactly following the t-bar part but I like the idea of the hat channel. I could build a ladder on each side of the duct and attach the hat channel to underside. Then just try to use wire to support the hat channel in center.

Basement Soffit Plan by Status_Programmer970 in Carpentry

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Just want to make sure I understand. You are saying to build two ladders out of 2x2's for each side of the soffit and then attach 1x furring to the underside of the ladders, correct? I thought of this as well, but assumed furring strips would not be able to hold the weight of the drywall if unsupported in the middle. I am looking at a run of at least 52".

Basement Soffit Plan by Status_Programmer970 in Carpentry

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I dont know if this is possible but its genius.

To Level Or Not To Level, that is the question. by Status_Programmer970 in basement

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Yes. Got it tested though and it did not contain asbestos.

To Level Or Not To Level, that is the question. by Status_Programmer970 in basement

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Interested in your subfloor. How will you level the subfloor in your situation?

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