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re: HULU solutions?

Posted by LSUtigerME on 11/27/25 at 3:08 pm to
Drop your annual plan with Disney+ and unify everything under one login with Hulu/Disney+.

Sounds like you pay for Hulu+LiveTV+Bundle(ESPN+, Disney+). Then separately you pay for Disney+.

Just drop your standalone Disney+ annual plan. You will likely not get a prorated credit, but that’s the disadvantage of paying annually and getting the cost savings.

Disney/Hulu has generally be incredibly helpful every time I’ve messaged them with issues. I had some similar issues because we had the “No Ads” tier separately which is not a regularly available bundle option (with Live TV). But they were able to link everything up. We had to drop one of the plans to link them under the same login, but they got everything straight.

If anything, this should really simplify your setup under a single login.

Not sure if the ESPN account is completely separate from the ESPN+ as part of the bundle. Might be something you can rationalize and get rid of (with access through Hulu Live TV).
We’ve been looking at the Genesis and it seems like a solid vehicle. One note is that if you need a 3rd row, it’s limited to only certain trims. We have a Hyundai Palisade now and it’s been great, despite the general hate for the “it’s a POS Hyundai” on here.

We’re on the list for a GX right now and have been since April. I’m down to #3 and #15 for the different trim levels, starting at like 250+ overall.

You can find them available if you really expand your search, but will likely pay a markup. Otherwise, no reason to pay that $14k markup as that’s pretty unusual for them after a waitlist. Most dealers are selling at MSRP.

Used GXs are selling more more than new MSRP, so it’s definitely not a great option.
You’re adding a 60A 240V to a panel that is only a 100A main and has your ACs and a lot of primary indoor circuits.

Not sure you really have the capacity to do what you want, unless you don’t actually need the 60A. You don’t have to “add everything up”, but this just seems like a lot of load on this panel.
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I'm building a new house and looking for recommendations for the best grass to plant. I want something that looks good, is easy to control weeds in, and requires minimal maintenance. Should I choose sod or hydroseed? I live in Baton Rouge.


What do you define as “low maintenance”?

How much area are you covering?

How important is the quality of your lawn? Do you just want “something green” or you looking for a golf course fairway?

Zoysia, Bermuda, Centipede, St Augustine, Bahia all have their pros/cons.
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Weed indicator notes it as annual bluegrass

Annual Bluegrass is also known as POA Annua and it’s a PITA. It can be difficult to eradicate and its seeds will germinate after long periods. A good pre-emergent is key.

Not sure how much of it you have, but the post-emergent herbicide can be pretty expensive.
You’ll get a few weeds popping up. Not unusual and can depend on quality of the sod or just any fill dirt beneath it. You mentioned clearing the soil a few inches, which can always stir up any dormant seeds or weeds.

If the sod is only 2 weeks old, I would not do anything right now. Wait until it’s fully recovered, rooted, and really growing. Usually at least 2-3 cuts after laying (4-6 weeks). You’ll be nearing dormancy by then, but you can still treat the weeds if you’d like.

Good news is you’ll have plenty of time to treat them and clean it up. It’s a marathon, not a sprint.
You can lay sod almost year round. But definitely no issue putting it down now or within next couple of weeks.

$600/pallet is ridiculous. St. Aug pallet is about $250 or so. If you don’t have a truck/trailer, I’d expect delivery to run no more than another $100 within a reasonable delivery.

Woerner Turf in BR usually has good quality sod and I know will deliver it or you can pick it up.
I just replaced the spindles on my mower, there should be no play in the blade/bolt in a new spindle.

Unless your deck is weak/broken, sounds like you may have gotten a bad product.
Just swap the breaker to a 15A and you’ll be fine, properly protected, and code compliant.

As long as the circuit isn’t loaded up on the 20A, it should not cause any issues whatsoever.

I’m assuming this baw ain’t firing up his mower at 9 PM.

The practical case for lights on the mower is in the fall. Work during the day and get home at 5:30. Start cutting around 6:30 PM and need the lights to finish up when it gets dark early.
Any issues how?

Yes, you can add them. It won’t be a problem, just make sure the switch or lights selected doesn’t drain the battery.

I’ve added led light bars to a couple of my mowers. Just wired through a relay to a switch on the panel. Some mowers even come with blank spots for a switch.

re: Reviving my Lawn

Posted by LSUtigerME on 8/23/25 at 4:35 pm to
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I’m pulling out the nutsedge and trying to fight the battle

Careful doing this as it can make the problem worse.

You’re better off buying a packet of Sedgehammer and spraying the nutsedge. It’s very effective and can be bought in individual packets for very cheap.
You have different heat loads across those days.

The only factor to your energy usage (assuming single stage) is the run time. There’s no black magic happening.

If you have a 2-stage or variable unit, that introduces some variables in how the unit will respond.
What does “ground needs to be tilled up” look like over 500 sqft?

A pallet of Zoysia covers 450 sqft and cost under $300.

You can get dirt/sand delivered from a nursery for <$250.

You can rent any walk behind tiller for a weekend for <$300.

This is a small job premium 100%, but it’s small enough to easily handle yourself or just about any young male to help out (son, nephew, neighbor, etc).

re: Reviving my Lawn

Posted by LSUtigerME on 8/19/25 at 2:22 pm to
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Is there a good way I can transition at least part of it to a good type of grass?

How much do you want to spend, time and money?

I converted my 4 acres from swamp and Bahia to decent Bermuda. I sodded around the house with Palisade Zoysia, inadvertently believing I could seed Zoysia for the rest. Realizing my error, I decided to use improved Bermuda seed and am happy with how it turned out. It’s not perfect, but it’s a million times better than before.

But it took probably 3-4 years, a whole lot of dirt, and a ton of time/sweat. I have a tractor and was able to do most of it myself. I hired out to a dozer when I brought large quantities of dirt to speed up the process.
I use both shock (without stabilizer), liquid chlorine/bleach, and super chlorinate.

For routine treatment after a heavy load, it’s usually SC. If I’m treating due to some visible algae or breakout, then I’ll use shock and/or liquid.
I use a telescoping pressure washing wand. My highest gutters are around 15ft, but it works great.

re: 2026 Mid-Size Trucks?

Posted by LSUtigerME on 8/12/25 at 8:43 pm to
I have a GMC Canyon AT4 coming down from a Sierra SLT.

Have about 28k miles on it and it’s been solid. Turbo 4 sounds awful, but actually has a ton of power. Only detriment is the gas mileage kinda sucks for a 4 cylinder. I get an average of ~21-22 mpg, with a “best” of 26 mpg.

Biggest adjustment going to a mid-size was actually the loss of interior space.
I’m not sure it matter how much you pre-spray, seems like the weeds from seeding bare ground are always out of control.

Good news is the Bermuda is pretty resilient and you have a lot of options for treatment. 6 weeks is about the earliest you could spray, so it should be okay.

At one point I found a document that detailed the safe timeline for treatment of various chemicals on various turf seedlings. Haven’t been able to find it again despite a few different searches.

re: Metal Building Interior Walls

Posted by LSUtigerME on 7/29/25 at 6:25 pm to
I put a 2x4 along the bottom anchored in the slab as well. Then used 5/8 plywood screwed in at the top/middle/bottom
Any reason for a “commercial” mower for 2.5 acres? With a 60” cut, you might put just over 1 hour a week on that machine.

I’m not certain commercial follow same patterns, but usually best sales are winter season (limited availability though) and in early Spring around the Outdoor Shows timing.