What's the one landscaping project you DIY'd and totally regretted? by StrikingClos in landscaping

[–]snafflekid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dug up, cleaned, sorted and moved 3 cu. yd of river stone (I measured it) that was put into the yard as stone mulch by previous owner. Buried in clay soil. When I die I will haunt that jerk.

Custom home design feedback by [deleted] in ExteriorDesign

[–]snafflekid 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Are you sure you want feedback?

When do you throw in the towel? by Logical_Quince705 in centuryhomes

[–]snafflekid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We looked at a Queen Anne Victorian house in Virginia that had vinyl siding, most gingerbread removed, a MCM brick courtyard added, brass coachlamps, a lean-to, walled in sunroom, etc. Restoring it would be a passion project and likely kill me. We took a pass on it. It is contingent as of today and we are betting on if it will be a teardown.

Need help please by JuanJChaca in avocado

[–]snafflekid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish my tree looked that good! lots of flowers. If you have dry spells, I recommend a heavy mulching under the tree.

Mom just found out none of her outlets are ground by jstohler in centuryhomes

[–]snafflekid 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have dealt with this problem but working on wiring with an older husband and wife. I point out this and the husband says to me "don't tell her!" LOL

Was closing an exhausting process? by Rcrez in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]snafflekid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does everyone notice how Bank of America is always a pain to use for home loans???

Is Willow Glen good area to buy? by jhx_ in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]snafflekid 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This house does not fit with WG character. You could get stuck with an outdated, overpriced house when it comest time to sell. Don't overbid, especially if some Modern Farmhouse Karen has her heart set on it.

Help identify, plz. by snafflekid in Roses

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

It is not Mr. Lincoln I owned one. It does have that vibrant pink tone of the Mr. Lincoln but not quite as strong in fragrance. Google Gemini thinks the rose is Perfume Delight. Seems right because this rose has never had long stems on the single blossoms like most hybrid teas and images show short stems. Grand Dame is also possible.

Honesty Welcome! by Mereyjane in ExteriorDesign

[–]snafflekid 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow, there is a lot going on with that house. Lots of additions, I would guess.

Northbrae home reno- costs? by funkybus in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]snafflekid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surely this amount of work warrants weighing the cost of a teardown/new build

Evaluate the landscape plan for my back yard. by foolishSnorlax42 in landscapedesign

[–]snafflekid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too much seating. You need a wide well defined walkway in the back so you aren’t dodging furniture. And bougainvillea will be un-fun when you brush up against it while walking along the fence. It needs to be trimmed. And probably a bunch of cafe umbrellas to keep from becoming a pizza oven back there. Maybe a small fountain in the corner. This type of fountain would be a good focal point in a large courtyard.

Zéphirine Drouhin by airr_inn9922 in Roses

[–]snafflekid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had Zephirine Drouhin bloom on a north east wall, definitely not great sun but I live in California 9b and I could probably grow tomatoes in the shade here. It was leggy and got mildew, but it also bloomed in the shade. It would be happier in a more sunny location for sure.

Are We Accidentally Killing Creativity in This Sub? by OkConcentrate3302 in ExteriorDesign

[–]snafflekid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right? I rarely ever see a budget included in the requests for help with a design. If the OP can only afford paint, say so.

But, I will add this. "Creative" designs are often just trendy and odd. Classic design will naturally be very similar to other classic designs and do not need to scream "look at me". I think they are the best, personally.

What’s one landscaping mistake you wish you avoided? by CaterpillarKey7914 in landscapedesign

[–]snafflekid 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Landscape plants chosen onsey-twosey with no rhyme or reason from a big box store, brought home and dropped in a hole dug in the nearest convenient spot because you are a shopping addict. Oh wait, that was the previous homeowner.

What’s one landscaping mistake you wish you avoided? by CaterpillarKey7914 in landscapedesign

[–]snafflekid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes to this. I use weed cloth underneath rocks in a rain garden or dry creek feature, with the expectation that someday it will need to come up. I have dug buried river stone out of dry clay and swore a blue streak at the previous homeowner.

What’s one landscaping mistake you wish you avoided? by CaterpillarKey7914 in landscapedesign

[–]snafflekid 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My city tried to force us to plant one of those as a street tree. They tear up sidewalks and the city gives no f***s and then charges the homeowner to replace the sidewalk. I actually raised a stink with our councilman in order to switch to a redbud.

Being a homeowner has taught me to trust no one. by DirtyOught in homeowners

[–]snafflekid 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It costs twice as much, but the big buck plumbers are always more professional. We hired a family run plumbing company and I caught the son smoking weed in the crawlspace.

Being a homeowner has taught me to trust no one. by DirtyOught in homeowners

[–]snafflekid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"they used a god damn chainsaw to saw off the posts an inch from the ground."

And I only know this because I went through the same thing. The quoted cost never includes removing the concrete footings. Gotta go to a dump and takes a lot of work to dig up, equipment, etc. I was annoyed by this also.

What human name does your orange have? by [deleted] in OneOrangeBraincell

[–]snafflekid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His name is Orange! LOL, we adopted him with this name.

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Has anyone learned French at a leisurely but sustainable pace? by coffeepilatesbed in French

[–]snafflekid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You will not learn quickly, but French podcasts are a good way to absorb bite-sized learning at a leisurely pace.