Seth F's Profile | Mcdonough, GA

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fun with our squirrel proof feeder

thought I'd share the reality check we had when we installed the air conditioner the squirrels were able to access the bird feeder. he has filled his mouth and is reclining on the cage.

Commented on Jun 29, 2012
I would send that picture to the manufacturer of the cage just for a laugh. :)

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Outdoor Living: Need opinions on Ivy filled beds

I have this large bed at the front of my house. Its filled with ivy. I kind of liked that when I first moved in here last summer but over the fall and winter it has kind of become an ...»

Commented on Jun 29, 2012
Thanks Douglas...I actually found some Roundup Pro yesterday afternoon which has what you have ...»
suggested. I sprayed it yesterday evening so im hoping to see some reaction in the next few days or so. Thanks again.
BTW...I moved the Crepe...parred it down to about a 3 foot stump, dug up the whole rootball and moved it to a sunnier place. It has already recovered and produced new limbs. Still havent decided on what im going to put in this bed yet though.

They Don't Call It HOTLanta For Nothing...

With temperatures expected to be 100+ by the weekend, now is the time to make sure your home is ready for the heat! We have posted some helpful to help your home keep it's cool: http://bit.ly/LgVDrQ - but we'd really love to get some more creative ideas for staying cool!

-Keep the thermostat set at 78 degrees F or higher if using ceiling fans. Don't air-condition unused rooms.

-Clean your A/C's air filter every month during cooling season. Normal dust build-up can reduce air flow ...»

Commented on Jun 28, 2012
For those of you not here in Atlanta...please do not call it HOTlanta...that's a throw back ...»
marketing term from the 80's. No one here calls it that anymore. :)

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Gardening: What is this and does it sting?

This is one of many bees that have been swarming around our backyard.... What are they, do they sting, why are they swarming in one particular area and close to the ground? Do they nest in the dirt or grass? they look and act very intimidating, but havent stung. Im afraid they will! Help!

Commented on Jun 28, 2012
That's a male Cow Ant. The males fly and the females do not. They aren't aggressive to people ...»
but if you mess with them they will sting. I had a friend stung by one and he said it hurt way worse than a regular wasp. I think they tend to like sandy soil. I have a sandy backyard where a above ground pool used to be and I have seen them there before.
I found this page for you that may give you more info.
http://greennature.com/gallery/wasp-pictures...
The info you want is near the bottom.

One of our Outdoor Living projects is featured this month in Professional Remodeler.

http://bit.ly/LajjyQ

Commented on Jun 07, 2012
very very close to what im doing in my own backyard

Concrtete .......yep it is

always finding new ways to tweek concrete. always comes out cool...

Commented on May 03, 2012
Is that for a counter or for something larger like a patio?

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My Kitchen Remodel DIY Butcher Block Countertops

I've been really busy on my kitchen remodel but I'm almost finished. Here are some pictures of my new butcher block cabinets with a thick poly finish. The cost for custom was outrageous ...»

Commented on Apr 19, 2012
I made a bar like that in college. :) We taped down coasters, deck of cards, bottle caps and ...»
other things like that before we poured on the poly. it looked like it was sort of floating under the poly when it finally dried. Other things could easily be added as long as the poly covers it well.