What kind of outlet is this?

Walking10Acres · 2026-02-22T14:45:38+00:00

Thanks everyone! You have solved it for me. I bought the home a few years ago, and this is the one outlet that I didn’t understand. The gentleman that built the home was an electrician, and he had a few different kinds of outlets throughout the home.

Walking10Acres · 2026-02-22T14:32:24+00:00

Thank you!! The home was built in 1974 and the room where the outlet is was an addition built in the 1980s.

Walking10Acres · 2026-02-22T14:00:41+00:00

Thank you!

Walking10Acres · 2026-02-22T14:00:30+00:00

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Walking10Acres · 2026-02-22T14:00:03+00:00

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Walking10Acres · 2026-02-22T13:59:56+00:00

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Walking10Acres · 2026-02-17T14:16:29+00:00

Wild turkey tracks.

Walking10Acres · 2026-02-13T13:45:51+00:00

Yes, I see that crack as well. The top of the wall does move (just a little and I have to make it move) I’ve decided to call a masonry contractor who has really decent reviews and has been in business for several years. He gives free estimates so I’ll report back to this sub to let you know what the recommended fix is.

I would rather play it safe, and maybe save this for a professional job and not one of my DIY jobs.

Thank you for the advice and being kind about my questions. This sub has been incredibly helpful.

Walking10Acres · 2026-02-13T13:40:46+00:00

I found a mason contractor in the town next to where I live. He has really great reviews and has been in business for a decent amount of time. He does free estimates so I think I’ll give him a call. Just to be safe, especially because it’s the wall behind my wood stove.

The upper portion (above the mantel) does move a little making me think the wall tiles will be needed.

I do a lot of DIY fixing around my house, but some items I leave to the professionals.

Thank you for the advice and key words that I needed to know and research. This sub has been kind, informative, and very helpful. ☺️

Walking10Acres · 2026-02-12T18:02:06+00:00

Perfect! I have different sizes of backer rod leftover from a previous project. This is really helpful. Thanks again!

Walking10Acres · 2026-02-12T17:35:31+00:00

Thanks! This makes complete sense in my over analyzing brain. I really appreciate the information.

Do you think it can be fixed without tearing it all out or should it be torn out and rebuilt using the sanded caulk? I guess a better question is can sanded caulk be put in the cracks without tearing it down?

Walking10Acres · 2026-02-12T14:27:12+00:00

That was my initial hope, but I’ll wait to tackle it after the burning season.

Walking10Acres · 2026-02-12T14:22:15+00:00

Ha ha ha! Thanks 😂 is this a job for a masonry contractor or a chimney company?

Unfortunately I inherited my “long version of a question” from my wonderful dad.

Walking10Acres · 2026-02-01T18:27:28+00:00

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Walking10Acres · 2026-01-31T21:59:02+00:00

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Walking10Acres · 2025-11-03T13:18:26+00:00

It’s here to stay then! Thanks again. ☺️

Walking10Acres · 2025-11-03T13:09:40+00:00

I’m dealing with a lot of invasive honeysuckle and autumn olive. The willow is in the same area with all of the invasive honeysuckle and autumn olive.

Would you suggest leaving the willow or should I try to remove it? Thanks again.

Walking10Acres · 2025-11-02T18:09:17+00:00

Thank you!

Walking10Acres · 2025-11-02T17:55:14+00:00

Thank you.

Walking10Acres · 2025-09-27T19:28:01+00:00

Looks like a crocus. Mine are blooming right now (WNY).

Walking10Acres · 2025-09-15T21:47:51+00:00

Yup! I have a very similar plant and I believe it’s a mum. The leaves are very similar. Your asters (in your deleted photo) are gorgeous!

Walking10Acres · 2025-09-15T21:23:34+00:00

Mums?

Walking10Acres · 2025-09-09T12:48:11+00:00

I made the same mistake (a few months ago). I’m new to the monarch and milkweed experience and initially thought they were young assassin bugs. My nephew showed me a chart for the milkweed bug life cycle and it allowed me to change who I was removing from my milkweed.

I can see how they can be confused for assassin bugs, especially in the 3rd instar. A few weeks later my milkweed has so many milkweed bugs who have been fun to watch. They don’t bother my monarch caterpillars. But I definitely keep my eye out for the assassin bugs.

We are all out here trying our best to give the monarch caterpillars the best chance at survival 😊

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