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DukeSilver
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re: DIY Outdoor fireplace
Posted by DukeSilver on 4/19/24 at 12:32 pm
Damn 4' deep seems wild to me.
Is it 100% cinder block or is the firebox area a kit?
Good price and looks great.
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re: DIY Outdoor fireplace
Posted by DukeSilver on 4/19/24 at 10:50 am
[quote]By the end of it really wasn’t that much more expensive.[/quote]
Do you recall how thick the section of the slab below the fireplace was?
Your looks great, but from my research and calling around for pricing on what I'll need I think I can get the whole thing done for $1,800, I plan o...
re: DIY Outdoor fireplace
Posted by DukeSilver on 4/19/24 at 9:20 am
[quote]I’ve had 2 large outdoor brick fireplaces built. Both contractors poured a 4’ pad. Crazy deep.[/quote]
Feet?
I'm no concrete expert clearly but that seems excessive.
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re: DIY Outdoor fireplace
Posted by DukeSilver on 4/18/24 at 3:00 pm
How thick did you make the concrete pad it's sitting on?
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re: DIY Outdoor fireplace
Posted by DukeSilver on 4/18/24 at 2:31 pm
Did you add cinder blocks to the outside of the kit to make it bigger?
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re: DIY Outdoor fireplace
Posted by DukeSilver on 4/18/24 at 1:49 pm
Yeah those costs do not include the veneer.
Not sure if I'd go stone or thinbrick, but that'd be an additional cost.
Based on cinder blocks being 25 lbs, I figured just the structure not including the veneer would be roughly 3500. Then add mortar and veneer and anything missed and call it ...
DIY Outdoor fireplace
Posted by DukeSilver on 4/18/24 at 12:57 pm
Anyone ever built one?
Was thinking of purchasing [link=(https://www.backyardflare.com/pages/plan-details/pima_ll.html)]these plans[/link], tells you exactly the materials required and has step by step instructions. Building one doesn't seem complicated, but for $40 having the plan seems like a ...
re: Shogun - Official Series Discussion Thread **Spoilers**
Posted by DukeSilver on 4/18/24 at 9:05 am
[quote]Her having a second is apparently true to the original text (it was someone different who stepped in as her second in the book, I don’t want to spoil that for folks who may want to read later).[/quote]
Yeah, they were definitely allowed to have seconds.
It just wasn't as necessary. The...
re: Lowes Ego Trimmer and blower combo w/56v 2.5 battery 179$
Posted by DukeSilver on 4/8/24 at 9:10 am
How is restringing and bump releasing string on this one?
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re: Lowes Ego Trimmer and blower combo w/56v 2.5 battery 179$
Posted by DukeSilver on 4/4/24 at 7:37 pm
Is one baterry enough to be able to edge and blow an average sized suburb house on a corner lot? ...
re: Lowes Ego Trimmer and blower combo w/56v 2.5 battery 179$
Posted by DukeSilver on 4/4/24 at 4:19 pm
Nice, the battery on my greenworks blower/trimmer has gone out and I was going to buy a new battery but this brand new combo is damn near the same price as a battery.
Curious about reviews, I'm going to scoop it if they're good. ...
re: Shumard red oak
Posted by DukeSilver on 4/2/24 at 7:31 pm
Oaks better than maples?...
re: Shumard red oak
Posted by DukeSilver on 4/2/24 at 12:54 pm
Look to be roughly the same size as the Shumard?
So main benefit would be leaf clean up in the winter?
And if I decided to go a bit smaller than a Shumard/Willow Oak, anyone have any other recommendations?
Thoughts on the Autumn Blaze Red maple or even a Bald Cypress for a Texas backyar...
re: Shumard red oak
Posted by DukeSilver on 4/2/24 at 12:25 pm
[quote]Willow oak will make less mess regarding leaf drop but won’t have that bright red fall color. If you really want an oak then Willow could be a better option.[/quote]
Looks like Willow Oak's lose their leaves as well, what makes them less messy than the Shumard?
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re: Shumard red oak
Posted by DukeSilver on 4/2/24 at 9:03 am
For those that don't think there is room or wouldn't want to bother with the leaves, what would you recommend?
I was also considering an Autumn Blaze Maple, like the look of those and are supposed to be one of the fastest growing maples. ...
Shumard red oak
Posted by DukeSilver on 4/1/24 at 4:43 pm
Considering a Shumard in my backyard. Looking for a fast growing shade tree to replace a tree I had to remove.
Google says they grow to about 80' high and 50'.
The spot I plan on planting it is about 25-28' away from my house, so even at full size i should be good on house clearance. I also ...
re: New landscaping beds
Posted by DukeSilver on 3/29/24 at 1:26 pm
The below is the edging style I like to use, I like the crisp look but also a little natural. Plus makes it easy to adjust the bed shape if you choose without moving a more permanent border.
But it does well holding in everything. I've just never really made any NEW beds before.
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re: New landscaping beds
Posted by DukeSilver on 3/29/24 at 12:05 pm
Was curious how high to go, is 8-12" raised above the level of the grass pretty standard for landscaping?
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re: New landscaping beds
Posted by DukeSilver on 3/29/24 at 10:59 am
The bed looks to be the right size that a yard should provide decent coverage.
May go with a yard of landscape mix and then a yard of mulch on top. Should get me a couple of inches raised look above the grass level. ...
re: Weight/ Fitness Scale
Posted by DukeSilver on 3/28/24 at 11:27 am
Happy with the one from Withings. ...
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