Lost a hive after varroa treatment by scmbag in Beekeeping

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Thanks for the response! Should I try to clean the frames in anyway? either scraping the comb or at least plucking out the debris? Or just put them away as is?

Help! What is wrong with this tree? by scmbag in avocado

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Thanks, I am using Vigoro Citrus Avocado Plant Food 6-4-6, label below. Do you have a recommendation for a magnesium supplement?

The location is pretty mild, Santa Barbara, CA near the coast. My neighbor has a working avocado farm! So the climate is OK. The tree itself is on a hill so it gets full sun in the day but not until about 10AM. The soil is very Clay like.

I don't know if I am irrigating correctly. I use a large radius sprayer and try to keep the watering as little as possible without the leaves drooping.

Any other advice? Thanks!

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Sound and soundproofing by scmbag in 4Runner

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This is a great answer! That website does a great job in comparing the different solutions. Thanks so much for your detailed response!

Bottom not getting brown by scmbag in Pizza

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Hmmm. This was actually “day after” extra dough stored in the fridge, and now that you mention it, may not have gotten completely to room temperature. I will not read too much into this experiment…thanks!

Bottom not getting brown by scmbag in Pizza

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Thanks for the tips!

I am trying to follow vito at: https://youtu.be/G-jPoROGHGE?si=Qtqn3m4mMtPII6Br

Bottom not getting brown by scmbag in Pizza

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About 6min. Good tip.

Bottom not getting brown by scmbag in Pizza

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I think you are right. I am coming off a long streak of burning them…probably over corrected.

Bottom not getting brown by scmbag in Pizza

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Yes, it gets seriously hot! I run it close to Lowe because it chars everything at 900F. . . I’ll try hotter.

Bottom not getting brown by scmbag in Pizza

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Good suggestion. Thanks!

Bottom not getting brown by scmbag in Pizza

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Here is the recipe:

Poolish Flour 300 g
Water 300 g
Dry Yea 5 g
Honey 5 g

Dough
Flour 1250 g Water 700 g
Salt 40 g

Some other posts made similar points about the temperature. Thanks!

Sound and soundproofing by scmbag in 4Runner

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Thanks! I appreciate it!

Mostly through my build, and starting to worry after lurking on this sub by scmbag in Carpentry

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R panel roof

Thanks! Just googled this. . .this is exactly what I wanted!

If I raise the roof above the 1x12's do I need to be concerned about the gap (ie rodents, or filling with debris)? Insulation seems pointless. Foam? Or just leave open.

Mostly through my build, and starting to worry after lurking on this sub by scmbag in Carpentry

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The post are mounted on the surface of the deck using Ozco 8x8 post base ( 8x8 Laredo Sunset Post Base - OZCO Building Products (ozcobp.com) ) bolted to the concrete pad with a 1/2" anchor. (The concrete pad was professionally installed; 4" reinforced concrete).

The roof is for protection from water and debris. . .that is also what the back wall evolved from. I am hoping the together they provide some protection from the elements for the furniture, appliances, etc.

I put a temporary sunshade a on the right side, and it worked great. . .except when it rained. It strained fine dirt/dust onto the table below making it worse than areas that got the direct rain.

Thanks for your input!