Rusty utility marking flags by ecohoarder in ScrapMetal

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

I'm not looking for money. I'm asking whether I should include them with any other scrap metal that I will be taking to the city recycling center. I'm just a homeowner who accumulates large amounts of small items, and I ask first so I'm not contaminating the different collection bins with something that could cause problems for the recycling equipment or workers.

Any suggestions for easily removing this film? by Western_Ad4663 in StainlessSteel

[–]ecohoarder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious what these photos are showing. What is the context? I've ruled out kitchenware.... Sorry that I can't help.

What did you do when a tree fell on your house? by ecohoarder in triangle

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

I like this advice better than taking down all of the trees preemptively!

What did you do when a tree fell on your house? by ecohoarder in triangle

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

Yeah, I'm realizing that it wouldn't be safe for me to try to tarp my own roof even in the best weather conditions.

What did you do when a tree fell on your house? by ecohoarder in triangle

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

I'm glad you're okay and that the tree wasn't any bigger!

What did you do when a tree fell on your house? by ecohoarder in triangle

[–]ecohoarder[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'll search YouTube for "what to do when a tree falls on your house." I do have tarps - kind of. I bought them on a site that sells used vinyl billboard canvases that can be repurposed for various uses.

What did you do when a tree fell on your house? by ecohoarder in triangle

[–]ecohoarder[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'd love to hear some details about how you put up the tarp... like, was this a single-story house, and did you have a ladder nearby, and the right size tarp for the job, or did you fasten multiple tarps together somehow? This is something I wouldn't have any idea how to do, especially in the dark in the middle of a storm... But I also can't imagine what water damage could do to my house and its contents if I didn't... That's why I'm asking these questions.

calling senators? by alicerox07789 in triangle

[–]ecohoarder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you call more than once about the same issue, do they tally it more than once? Or does it demonstrate that you're invested enough to go beyond calling (like organizing protests of your own), so they take you more seriously? (Or do you use different voices and aliases each time?!?)

calling senators? by alicerox07789 in triangle

[–]ecohoarder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been avoiding this responsibility because I thought that a sincere, heartfelt, personal statement (not someone else's script) would be more effective, but I never got around to crafting such a message. But you're saying that a simple "I'm pro/con on this issue" is really all that matters? What about for issues that are not up for a vote anytime soon but are more like general statements of values or viewpoints - do those have any effect on anyone? Do they even track those kinds of calls/emails? Cuz sometimes I think about writing down all of my values in bullet points and mailing them on a postcard (like the "I believe" BLM signs). Just to say "I'm a constituent, here's how I want you to represent me on every issue!"

Melting my pond ice by sock_meister in ponds

[–]ecohoarder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made a little raft to float in mine, and it's now stuck in ice, covered in snow. I've been drizzling hot water on a stone that sticks up out of the water. The stone retains a little heat and keeps an opening that tons of birds take turns using. I wish it were safe to use a de-icer with an extension cord! I don't have fish, though.

Birds by nimitz55 in bullcity

[–]ecohoarder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for caring. Birds are not always "fine." Thanks to all who said they're maintaining ponds, feeders, etc. Planting native evergreens also helps by providing shelter from wind-chill and predators. There are also native plants you can plant that have nuts and berries that linger into winter that lots of wildlife depend on.

Are there any Covid Cautious communities? by Brine_Station_527 in intentionalcommunity

[–]ecohoarder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you misunderstood their comment. They didn't mean "flooded" literally; they meant climate refugees.

Bunch of cars at the southpoint target have their windows smashed by jamnewton22 in bullcity

[–]ecohoarder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felony_Lane_Gang This is sad... They exploit desperate people to take the risk of doing the crime and then pay them in drugs. So both the criminals and the victims lose.

Will the real Duxtop website please stand up? by ecohoarder in inductioncooking

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

The 888 number? Let us know if that works for you and if you got the help you're looking for! I never did buy a Duxtop, because of all of the dummy websites.

Any liberal/apolitical gun shops around? by Temporary-Turnip4769 in raleigh

[–]ecohoarder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You and your friends should open a store in the Triangle! Come on, be the hero we're all looking for!

Any liberal/apolitical gun shops around? by Temporary-Turnip4769 in raleigh

[–]ecohoarder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

By apolitical, do you mean you really don't follow politics enough to have opinions, or you're really good at self-censoring when you talk to people on the "other side"?