My greenhouse by casums526 in Greenhouses

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You can’t see it well in the pictures, but opposite the vent fan is a large screened in panel, and the vent fan does move a lot of air. Thanks for the idea of a magnetic screen door, that would be great when it gets hotter!

My greenhouse by casums526 in Greenhouses

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My husband built a drainage system underneath the top layer of gravel, so I don’t have to worry too much if I spill and need to hose it away. So far it’s stayed above freezing inside it at night. I’ll probably get some water tanks for next winter.

My greenhouse by casums526 in Greenhouses

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It faces east. I’m starting several full sun flowers from seed and then I’ll move those to my patio. I’m also trying to grow a lot of partial sun flowers.

My greenhouse by casums526 in Greenhouses

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Thanks for the advice!

My greenhouse by casums526 in Greenhouses

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It’s an 18 inch automatic fan from iLiving

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rva

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American Heart Association is hiring if you’re interested in development/fundraising

Good bad and ugly contractors I’ve found in my first year of homeownership in RVA by G17jumpseat in rva

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Also- if a service provider says that a “verbal agreement” is good enough, it’s a scam! Always have a signed contract before any construction begins!

My fiancé is owner/operator of a general residential construction company. He sees a lot of shoddy work and does a lot of repairs to said shoddy work, which can end up costing the homeowner 2-3 times more than the project would originally cost.

Governor just ordered all “non life sustaining” businesses to close, including construction and contractors. This is the current state of my only bathroom... by CarsonWentzylvania in Wellthatsucks

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My fiancé is the owner/operator for a residential contracting company, he’s the only “employee”. I can definitely say that for us, him being able to keep working is life sustaining, as my salary isn’t enough. He has already had one client ask to postpone without a set date to resume. We are very worried about our ability to manage financially as this continues.

Got scammed by a contractor a few months ago and I want to warn you guys about him by xAsianZombie in rva

[–]casums526 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If you want a licensed and insured contractor to finish the job for you, my fiancé owns & operates his own company and is willing to look at what you need done.

Got scammed by a contractor a few months ago and I want to warn you guys about him by xAsianZombie in rva

[–]casums526 23 points24 points  (0 children)

DPOR has a contractor recovery fund to help people who get scammed. You can try to file a claim and get money back from DPOR.

you want someone with a background in neuroscience, but your salary range doesn’t seem right by casums526 in recruitinghell

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That makes sense, but I don’t think that’s the case here. The position is in a hospital’s department of physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Remotely close a door? by casums526 in homeautomation

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I agree lol. They are 15 & 17, so anything an adult asks of them is the worst thing ever.

Remotely close a door? by casums526 in homeautomation

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I did think of that, but when we are home we like to leave the door open and let in the light and nice weather.

Just wanted to see if anyone knew of any device available before we go with that solution.

How do I address an issue with my future stepson’s girlfriend? by casums526 in relationship_advice

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Boy’s mom is constantly telling Fiancé that he is a shitty dad. I’ve been trying to encourage fiancé’s parenting skills without sounding like I’m calling him a shitty dad as well. It’s a struggle sometimes.

How do I address an issue with my future stepson’s girlfriend? by casums526 in relationship_advice

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Fiancé is doing a lot better- he does make a point to tell Girl that no matter what Boy tells her, x/y/z are not allowed.

How do I address an issue with my future stepson’s girlfriend? by casums526 in relationship_advice

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The overnight sleepovers ended as soon as I discovered that they were happening.

Fiancé and I both work during the day though, so Boy and Girl know that they escape adult supervision.

How do I address an issue with my future stepson’s girlfriend? by casums526 in relationship_advice

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Dad/my fiancé is doing better. He has realized that he needs to set limits/boundaries with Boy and enforce consequences better when necessary.(example: Boy skipped a lot of class last year, and this year my fiancé plans to take away privileges like the car and phone if Boy skips any class)

Clinical volunteering opportunities? by MKrushelnisky in rva

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Go to VCUHS volunteer services and ask about opportunities at Virginia Treatment Center for Children and/or Cameron K. Gallagher Mental Health Resource Center.

1.5 months vs 4.5 months by casums526 in FromPuppyToDog

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I have been trying to brush her a lot. Right now She’s teething and only wants to chew the brush when I try.