What is proper fence etiquette with your neighbor?

RKCNDY wrote:

81 wrote:

i can't see myself driving around asking for unused pavers

craigslist has some...90 sq ft for $150

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/grd/2856449350.html


i wonder what a pallet weighs? 2500 lbs by guesstimate...that can't be for the suspension.

rent a work truck...you got a united rentals out there?

when you own a truck, you don't rent a truck.

you either sag the suspension and hope nothing breaks, or you make multiple trips.

RKCNDY wrote:

81 wrote:

you either sag the suspension and hope nothing breaks, or you make multiple trips.

I predict 81 making about 5 trips with his little 'light duty' truck...

assuming 2500 lbs per pallet, and two pallets....it'd 4 trips...and a lot of back breaking labor.

don't hating the truck.....without the truck, we no have a proper tailgate at alpine

bricks are nice. someone somewhere is giving away brick or selling it cheap. go where the city is knocking down old schools. schools are always being knocked down. one can acquire the brick. also old nice rail road ties make for good landscaping material. i have heard that the black creosote shit on the r.r. ties is something your garden may not enjoy. creosote treated r.r. ties in jeaglers back yard, yes/no?

http://waterquality.montana.edu/docs/wq ... aq_3.shtml

Railroad Ties, From the Track to the Backyard:

Railroad ties are manufactured and treated with creosote to stand up to weathering and the pressure under rail lines. Ties might last for 25 to 50 years on the track before they are recycled to different uses based on their condition. Some of these ties find their way into the landscaping business and into people’s backyards as retaining walls and borders for flowerbeds.




Precautions with Railroad Ties in Landscaping:

Knowing the potential health risks of creosote, homeowners considering landscaping with railroad ties should consider the following safety measures.

Handling:

When handling creosote treated wood, wear gloves and long sleeves and try to minimize time spent working with ties. Work in well ventilated areas and avoid working in hot conditions when vapors are most potent.

Children:

If children play on or around the ties they may get creosote on their skin and clothing and could subsequently ingest small amounts. Exposure to skin can cause irritation and rashes. Ingestion in small amounts while not life threatening, is a health concern.

Gardens:

Plants have shown only limited potential to take up creosote but some compounds have been shown to attach to roots, which could lead to elevated creosote levels on tuber vegetables. For this reason, it is advisable not to landscape with railroad ties directly in contact with vegetable gardens.

Water Table:

Some components of creosote are very sticky and not water soluble and will stay on the ties; however, other chemicals are water soluble and will dissolve and move with water. In areas where moisture levels are moderate, these chemicals may wash into surrounding soil with rain, but will likely decompose with time. However, in areas where the water table is very shallow or where a lot of surface water is present, there is more potential for transport of the chemicals into groundwater. For this reason, it is advisable to avoid using railroad ties for landscaping in very wet or shallow ground water areas.

Disposal and Fire:

Creosote treated wood should not be burned, since burning volatilizes hazardous chemicals in the smoke. One currently suggested disposal method for treated wood is in sanitary landfills. However, check with your landfill first to inquire about local policies. Another currently suggested method for disposal is burial. However, if this option is chosen it is critical to consider surface and ground water movement in your location to minimize the possibility of creosote getting into water supplies.




you are very welcome,

mickeyrat wrote:

heres a different perspective on a "thing" My dog is a digger. Likes to get under the fence. Not really fucking up the fence , but the ground on either side of said fence has seen better days in spots. Now thi=e issue is our neighbors to the left have moved and are trying to sell their house. There are now three spots where cleo has dug a hole big enough to get her 60lb self through. What am I suppsed to do here other than put the dirt back and block her access to those areas?

I have a digger too.... You could try putting a large paver or block down in the hole before you fill em to block those spaces.

Mine was digging under our deck for a mole or chipmunk and this stopped her.

81 wrote:

http://menards.com/main/outdoor/outdoor-lights/landscape/8-pack-paver-trade-light-kit-gray/p-1651920-c-6400.htm

these are pretty cool

who the hell's house is in the sample picture?!?!? a Dolphin's player?

those are cool...better than the weenie solar LEDs

bionicamy wrote:

mickeyrat wrote:

heres a different perspective on a "thing" My dog is a digger. Likes to get under the fence. Not really fucking up the fence , but the ground on either side of said fence has seen better days in spots. Now thi=e issue is our neighbors to the left have moved and are trying to sell their house. There are now three spots where cleo has dug a hole big enough to get her 60lb self through. What am I suppsed to do here other than put the dirt back and block her access to those areas?

I have a digger too.... You could try putting a large paver or block down in the hole before you fill em to block those spaces.

Mine was digging under our deck for a mole or chipmunk and this stopped her.

oh, we stopped our dog from digging by filling the hole with his own poop, then filling in the rest with dirt. You can also fill the hole back in, then lay out some hardware cloth or chicken wire, stake it down, cover with more dirt (about an inch thick), and lay the sod over. They can't dig thru the wire. :thumbup:

http://www.redi-rock.com/engineers-land ... system.htm

jeagler might wanna need to erect a creek through his yard surrounded by a brick wall and fence.

RKCNDY wrote:

bionicamy wrote:

I never heard of the poop thing but I have another dog that is a poop eater so we just try to make sure it is picked up ASAP. :?

I have thought about chicken wire but I was afraid she would hurt herself when she dug down to it. Mine would try to chew on it. a jack russell is like having a toddler.

hardware cloth is a thicker gauge wire, if you stake it down good, she "shouldn't" be able to chew it...but I guess your best solution is to get her her own sand box to dig in...or you have to find an activity for her, (flyball, agility etc) JRTs are working dogs, they tend to get ornery and destructive when they get bored.

I'm all for fences great for privacy keeping puppies in and neighbors out...

I've been lucky she hasn't bothered digging at our fence... Only seems to want to dig up other animals homes she might come across but is a trait to these pups. I have also found she can't break baby toys as easy as dog toys... Crush the squeakers or rip them open to pull the stuffing out... Simple toys for 0 to 9 month are the best.

I always wanted to get her into the JRTCA racing events....where they chase the lure, winner is first one through the hole.
She would be a beast at that....so I do fence checks often so we don't have an unofficial event at my house

imalive wrote:

81 wrote:

i can't see myself driving around asking for unused pavers

craigslist has some...90 sq ft for $150

http://www.funnyjunk.com/funny_pictures ... gslist+Ad/