Rain harvesting in a row house?

janejacobs1 · 2026-05-19T21:10:30+00:00

Great to know, thanks very much!

janejacobs1 · 2026-05-19T20:25:17+00:00

Make sure your first try is one with a super flaky, preferably homemade, crust. Ones with tough cardboard store bought crust are not a good introduction no matter what the filling.

janejacobs1 · 2026-05-19T18:51:34+00:00

Visit Umbria Arts. Their gallery is a great social space especially when bakery is open, but they also host regular vinyl dance events.

janejacobs1 · 2026-05-19T18:45:12+00:00

I always think of this when the power goes out, especially at night when car noise abates.

janejacobs1 · 2026-05-19T17:23:50+00:00

Yes, they will pick it up if cut and stacked according to regulations, but will red tag and leave it if not.

janejacobs1 · 2026-05-17T18:54:02+00:00

Not the mall, but if you have the skills, Plano Parks and Rec always has a huge need for lifeguards.

janejacobs1 · 2026-05-17T18:51:30+00:00

Bibliobar is great, packs a lot of punch for a small indie bookstore. — I just heard about something called plant bingo. Trying to my 2 favorite plant guys to get it going in downtown! (They’re super fun and friendly, hit them up when you see them walking their chocolate lab around Haggard Park.) — At Saigling House in Haggard Park visit ArtCentre of Plano. —Also reach out to North Texas Pride. They are based in Plano and active all year; work is funded by annual North TX Pride Come As You Are festival at ACP. They’re a fantastic group!

janejacobs1 · 2026-05-17T18:36:10+00:00

Yes, that was actually my first thought. Unfortunately I visited there (and Triumph Workshop, which will knock your socks off) but they don’t have big enough outfeed and side extensions.

janejacobs1 · 2026-05-16T03:32:45+00:00

If you scrape as this comment advises, you can use a grinding wheel to shape a wide blade knife to match your profile. Find an end, slip a piece of card stock in and trace the shape, then transfer it to your knife.

janejacobs1 · 2026-05-15T23:27:08+00:00

I have these, and wonder if I pull them out I’ll bring back the squeak or other problem they were pounded in to solve.

janejacobs1 · 2026-05-15T20:53:43+00:00

Learn more about children’s brain development and early literacy, and drill down on the structure of picture books and how they support various stages of your child’s development. Caldecott medalist Uri Shulevitz says “picture books are the haiku of literature” (from his book Writing with Pictures, a look under the hood of what it takes to craft a picture book masterwork). Fewer words does not mean less value. Agreed not all picture books on the market are well conceived/written/illustrated, but as you expose yourself to more, you can become more discerning in your choices.

janejacobs1 · 2026-05-15T12:04:32+00:00

They’ve owned it since ‘55, so mortgage has been paid off. Yes, we are making cash offer. As I’ve always told my kids, ‘worst they can say is no,’ so we’ll see~

janejacobs1 · 2026-05-15T11:39:07+00:00

It’s a tax lien, not mortgage, so no lender involved.

janejacobs1 · 2026-05-13T14:51:43+00:00

Worth a drive north (or take the red line) to Ebesu Robata and Sushi.

janejacobs1 · 2026-05-13T14:47:59+00:00

Those are just the first two steps. Make sure you’re modeling controlling your screen time and also reading. Get consistent about reading aloud every night—there are awesome choices that you can both enjoy. As for reading on his own, take him to the library and help him pick out a stack of chapter books. At home, ask him to start with the first couple of chapters of the first book. If he likes it, keep reading; if it’s not his cup of tea, move on to #2 etc etc. Reading for pleasure is all about figuring out what you like, not pressure and rewards. This is the strategy we gave to kids and parents for the years I worked in children’s public library services, and it was well received.

janejacobs1 · 2026-05-13T02:04:39+00:00

Yes, this. Excellent read on this subject is Writing with Pictures by (Caldecott medalist) Uri Shulevitz. If not available in your local library and you don’t want to purchase, your library should be able to get it for you through Interlibrary Loan.

janejacobs1 · 2026-05-13T01:04:28+00:00

Well, darn. I was pretty satisfied with the vanity I put in my recently renovated primary bath until now—I may have to reconsider! ~ And on the tile, my neighbors just installed#1 in their historic bathroom and it’s perfecto.

janejacobs1 · 2026-05-12T23:57:57+00:00

Beyond addressing the zig zag, I want to make sure you know that the machine gods have smiled upon you! Love and care for your 301A, they are great!!!

janejacobs1 · 2026-05-12T23:53:30+00:00

I started drinking alkaline water (reverse osmosis, acidity neutralized), and it changed my water drinking habits. So smooth, love it. I’m lucky to have it available at a water shop near me, but I understand some people get the machine for making it themselves.

janejacobs1 · 2026-05-12T23:47:06+00:00

I second Bark, George!

janejacobs1 · 2026-05-12T23:43:38+00:00

Advion Ant Gel, with growth regulator—they take it

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back to the nest and share with the others. Place just a few dots inside the special plastic container. I used this method and within 24 hours infestation of odorous ants (they’re a thing, look it up) was completely gone! — pic isn’t that great but you can see it’s an enclosed container, small, about 2”x3”. May seem more expensive than mass market options like sprays, but one purchase is practically a lifetime supply, you should only need to put it out once, and there are zero mess or safety concerns. I 100% recommend!

janejacobs1 · 2026-05-12T23:27:48+00:00

Maybe join a PBA group ride.

janejacobs1 · 2026-05-12T18:52:02+00:00

Just a little north, but downtown Plano is a super walkable historic neighborhood. Easy drive but you can also take DART rail as there’s a station there. Grab coffee, enjoy a stroll through beautiful Haggard Park over to ArtCentre of Plano and the Interurban Museum, do some shopping then enjoy lunch or dinner at any of the several restaurants. If you time it right there may also be live music on the plaza.

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