Home Improvement Today?

They are flashing like some horror film

 

Yes. Annoying. Hard to look at.

 

Ouch, my eyes. I had to take some meds. I thought I might have seizure. I would love to see what you have done. Can you slow it down just a bit?

 

Sorry deleted. Its stupid slow on my phone when i watch them. Ill redo them

 

after doing some more research, I ordered the American Lock version of that one. I guess theyre owned by Master Lock, but are a step above the Master Lock consumer level branding.

The one I got has 6 pins, instead of 5, so its a bit more pick resistant. and like i said, If someone is so determined to get in that shed, they'll just cut the plastic around the lock. It's not worth spending more than 50-60$ since there's much easier ways to get in than to pick or break the lock. Plus if you buy a super hardcore, heavy duty lock, it basically screams, "I have really expensive stuff in here I'm trying to protect." So I would want to avoid sending that message... lol

 

Recently did some work for a guy...turns out he has a relative who's a VP at Milwaukee Tools. Some tools are being sent to me for contractor use/feedback.

 

you should try and get a Packout set up

 

I've looked at that system and it's quite impressive. Having said that, I wanted something that rolls/pulls horizontally due to my Tonneau Cover. I went with a couple of each of these. I can easily pull them out from my bed. They're stackable/connect for moving things to/from a job site. It's not nearly as rugged as the Milwaukee, but I'm doing smaller type jobs. Still in the process of how to best organize my tools.

 

Oh.....I did hint at me wanting the M18 brad nailer and the M18 15G finish nailer.



To be honest, I'd be pleased with anything they may send me.

 

Not exactly home improvement but concept seems pretty interesting

https://instagram.com/lincolnblockinc?igshid=1n58az3u93ado

 

Need opinions TW brethren:

I have a dirt patch in my backyard that I want to add pavers to. I went to dig up the dirt and underneath found a bunch of roots from a nearby passion fruit plant my wife planted a few years ago. It actually climbs a column and covers our pergola completely and bears a ton of fruit. But now I have a bunch of roots that I don’t know what to do with. Cut them? Route them somewhere? I would like to keep the plant because it provides good shelter/ambiance but if absolute necessary, I can tell my wife I gotta chop the plant. (Btw - the roots didn’t penetrate the drainage tubes. I replaced them because I punctured holes while digging up the dirt)



And FWIW, I’m leaving a small section as dirt so my dog has somewhere to piss. I’m only adding pavers to the area in red and in the area on the other side of the small concrete walkway

 

I’m no professional at this but I’d suggest just leaving them if they’re not in the way of the actual pavers and just cover them with a weedmat and sand after

 

X2

 

Thanks!

Follow up question. I have some leftover window screen mesh from another project. Can I just use this and cut to size instead of a weedmat? Maybe a couple of layers?

Lazy Dog Warehouse Window Screen Mesh Roll 48in x 100ft – Fiberglass Screen Replacement Mesh for DIY Projects (Grey Mesh)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D5T99GN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_KN-WFbKT8RYA3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

I never thought about using that but you can easily use cardboard. I install cabinets for a living and have a ton of cardboard that all my neighbors use for their gardening projects.

 

A few weeks ago I replaced my exterior door that leads to my deck and its accompanying storm door. They are the west side of the house and get almost all of the severe weather.

 

Interesting. Thanks

 

I fell into a black hole of research for 2x6 walls, ICF, SIP, as well as non-vented attics, HVAC that has a vent plumbed from exterior to the return an slab vs pier and beam foundation.

When I go to build my house in 7-10 years it won’t be cheap but it should be efficient...

 

what route are you planning