Delacroix

re: Mowers for residential Bermuda

Posted by Delacroix on 4/15/24 at 11:20 am

[quote] Got my Cali almost new for $800.[/quote] how? edit.. nvm, I missed the "almost" part...

re: JFK related books-Recommended

Posted by Delacroix on 4/4/24 at 9:44 am

11-22-63 By Stephen King It's a historical fiction based around someone going back in time in attempt to stop the JFK assassination. It's a long read, but worth it IMO ...

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re: LSU 3 @ Arkansas 4 Final - SECN

Posted by Delacroix on 3/29/24 at 9:36 pm

[quote]Anybody else confused on how to judge this team? I mean we’re going toe to toe with currently the best team in the country on the road. We’re not far off. It’s hard to gauge how good we are. We haven’t even played close to our potential. That’s why I still have faith in the boys.[/quote] W...

Tiger Rant

re: LSU 3 @ Arkansas 4 Final - SECN

Posted by Delacroix on 3/29/24 at 9:25 pm

I still can’t get over how amazing and clutch that play was. ...

Tiger Rant

re: Hummingbird sightings?

Posted by Delacroix on 3/25/24 at 8:22 am

Got my first visitor this weekend. BR area...

re: Looking for dirt delivery in Baton Rouge

Posted by Delacroix on 3/6/24 at 11:35 am

Im getting 5 yards of compost from Landscape Depot. $55/yard plus $100 delivery fee if you are within 10 miles...

re: Torpedo Grass - Any hope, or should I concrete the lawn?

Posted by Delacroix on 2/27/24 at 12:41 pm

[quote]Sethoxydim. Hit it twice over a few weeks.[/quote] This will only suppress Torpedo Grass, not kill it. OP, I am in the same situation. A couple of years ago I nuked my whole yard with glyphosate then reseeded centipede. I thought I had won the war.. But just a year later, the torpedo st...

re: centipede to bermuda plan... (updated with pics)

Posted by Delacroix on 2/14/24 at 1:21 pm

I'm doing the exact same thing this year. The only difference with my strategy is that I am planning on adding a layer of compost after aerating to help with the new seeds bc I have crappy soil...

re: LA 529 Start Plan for HS Tuition

Posted by Delacroix on 2/14/24 at 12:36 pm

[quote]No you have it right. I’m sure saving while they’re in school could be beneficial for some too. Maybe? For my personal situation, I can write off $2,400 for Start K-12 contributions, saving me $102 (4.25% marginal rate). While tax free growth is nice, any START funds used cannot be also us...

re: LA 529 Start Plan for HS Tuition

Posted by Delacroix on 2/14/24 at 10:38 am

[quote]To avoid the exact scenario the OP is describing - deposit into 529, get immediate tax break and earnings enhancement then withdraw money for school in the spring - neither are available on the K-12 version.[/quote] cant you only withdraw 529 for Higher education expenses? How would you go...

re: Help With Weed ID

Posted by Delacroix on 11/8/23 at 5:05 pm

Looks like Southern Salt Marsh Aster...

re: Sad Day | Mint is shutting down on 1/1/2024

Posted by Delacroix on 11/8/23 at 12:38 pm

[quote]I've requested all of my data from Mint/Intuit and will delete the account once received. It indicated it could take up to 15 days..[/quote] How did you do this? ETA, nevermind, I figured it out.. This sucks. I have over 10 years of data on mint. Not sure where I want to go from here. I...

re: drought killed my yard: what to do to prep for next spring

Posted by Delacroix on 9/25/23 at 3:48 pm

Are there any decent varieties of bermuda that can be seeded? Or do the better varieties all need to be sodded/plugged? I have common bermuda growing in my yard right now, but I'd prefer something more dense ...

re: Reel mower sharpening Baton Rouge area

Posted by Delacroix on 9/21/23 at 12:26 pm

Ronk, what variety Bermuda do you have?...

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re: How far would you commute to double your salary?

Posted by Delacroix on 9/20/23 at 12:46 pm

If moving closer isnt an option, I wouldnt take the job. Losing over 15 hours a week with your family isn't worth it. You'll regret it when the kids are grown....

re: The EBR signal synchronization saga Updated 3/6/24.. we made it!

Posted by Delacroix on 9/5/23 at 4:20 pm

Seems like it's moving along at a reasonable pace... I mean these things take time to survey, design, construct, and implement. ...

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re: Leveling Bermuda for reel mower

Posted by Delacroix on 8/28/23 at 11:23 am

[quote]My friend bought a very nice reel mower with a Honda motor on it. Decided that his yard was too small to effectively use it. I know he wants to sell it. Let me know if you're interested. He's in BR. Obviously, if your lawn is too small, probably not a great idea.[/quote] I may be int...

re: Adding Return Air Ductwork 12"X12" DIY

Posted by Delacroix on 8/22/23 at 2:06 pm

[quote]AC topics seem to be the norm these days and interested if anyone has added a Return Air to their system, DIY, and the steps involved? Looking to ADD a 12"X12" in our bedroom to help with the movement of air on these hot summer days and AC company's time is at a premium, currently. [/quote] ...

re: Power Home HVAC with Portable Gen (Part 2: MicroAir 368 Review)

Posted by Delacroix on 7/27/23 at 9:25 am

Does anyone have data with Micro Air and a 4 Ton unit? I'm wondering if my 6250/8500 portable generator can handle my central AC with a soft start. I have a 2019 Carrier 4 ton 16 SEER with a listed 105 LRA. Looking at everyone's numbers, if the soft start can reduce my LRA by about 70%, it sh...