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  1. Brett2021

    Any one done DIY Tennis Court?

    Hi All, Anyone tried to build a DIY grass tennis court..? I started process last year, its getting better but still not getting the bounce. Also bounce is not even. It's slowly getting better. But still long way to go to get to Wimbledon level..o_O I recently got a heavy lawn roller and...
  2. Brett2021

    How to deal with these Creeping buttercup weed?

    this is how area last year Resolva applied looks now!o_Oo_O
  3. Brett2021

    How to deal with these Creeping buttercup weed?

    Wow..Thanks for these inputs on weedol. Need to buy some. Unfortunately I bought 3 big Resolva cans during winter sales, need to use them in Patio cleaning or something as it kills grass. I got 2 barren patches after using Resolva last year.
  4. Brett2021

    Trimming Cypress tree @ the Fence

    Trouble in planting new trees/hedge /shrubs near these is nothing grows near that area as no sunlight. Don't even have any grass near these trees as no sunlight through its branches.
  5. Brett2021

    Trimming Cypress tree @ the Fence

    I have large Cypress trees (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) at my Fence they have lots of branches from base and gives good privacy. Its not been cut in last 6+ years. Now its over grown at both sides of fence up to 8 meters! My neighbour also keen for me to cut them, but since they grown out so much...
  6. Brett2021

    How to deal with these Creeping buttercup weed?

    I have patches of these buttercup weed in my grass, looks like its trying to taking over my lawn. How to deal with them.? Thought about spraying the Resolva weed killer using large sprayer or buit-in sprayer. Will this work..? Is that going to destroy grass as well..? Any tips please..? See...
  7. Brett2021

    Garden bench after one winter! Any tips?

    I built these garden benches and table last summer, this winter I left it outside as used treated wood and varnished using yacht varnish. But I can 20% varnish is peeled off.. Not sure what I need to do now avoid this next summer..? Thanks
  8. Brett2021

    Any DIY Tree Surgeons here??

    I had near escape while cutting this..:giggle: looks like branches from budding and other gives those 2 colors. Looks like 3 trees at the bottom of tree. I cut the main wood already that was completely dry .. Thinking to cut other 2 branches which got white flowers now as end of those...
  9. Brett2021

    Looks like that time of the year! (to empty septic tank..)

    I think the image below shows more accurate picture of the system .. Also I can confirm round Pipe (2) is inside solid waste chamber but have only liquid, I initially thought that is a separate chamber More importantly I was very wrong on the size of chamber, because concrete slab which covers...
  10. Brett2021

    Any DIY Tree Surgeons here??

    Yes I already cut some branches those can be directly put into wood burner! should I put chemicals to stop spreading this disease..? if so what?
  11. Brett2021

    Any DIY Tree Surgeons here??

    I have this tree which is half damaged half in good condition. What to do to make sure I can rescue whats left..?? After search I found tree as Japanese Cherry Blossom tree (see pics). Got 2 colour flowers white and rose. Vey nice looking flowers. Main stem is completely dead wood smaller side...
  12. Brett2021

    Looks like that time of the year! (to empty septic tank..)

    After further investigations I can confirm.. 1 - is tank inlet and flushed tank and saw water coming out flowing without any blocks, so tank still have capacity. 2 - Still not cleat what is this and use of it, I managed pull out tissue from there and depth wise its same as septic tank but...
  13. Brett2021

    Looks like that time of the year! (to empty septic tank..)

    After clearing all the weed around the lids I have following findings.. 1. There are 4 lids/chambers for this septic tank system (not 3!) 2. First lid seems to be an inspection chamber sort as shown in first Image below. Water just flows via this.I can't see any difficulty in water flow, I...
  14. Brett2021

    Looks like that time of the year! (to empty septic tank..)

    I can see 3 lids, 2 close lids and one 1m before that
  15. Brett2021

    Looks like that time of the year! (to empty septic tank..)

    I have been asked to provide estimate in gallons that needs removal...No clue what to answer. 3 of us staying here and last emptied in Aug 2020.. will this be 1000 gallons or 3000 gallons ..?? Any idea on this estimation..? Thanks
  16. Brett2021

    Looks like that time of the year! (to empty septic tank..)

    I moved to this rural property last year, but never arranged anyone to do this job. So whats teh best way to find someone to empty septic tank..? Is there a comparison site of sort.? Is thsi cost depends on how much litres of sewage need to be removed..? I have seen cost estimation £150 ..is...
  17. Brett2021

    Vonhaus 800W Paint Sprayer!! Wasted money..?

    After doing lot of checks & research I bought this Vonhaus 800W Paint Sprayer which had glowing reviews in Vonhaus website. But despite all great reviews and photos showing results 'customers achieved' the product is anywhere near what reviewers are saying. Looking at their website Vonhaus;s...
  18. Brett2021

    Little Dip in the fence

    As shown in the images I have little 'dip' in my side fence (currently tied with rope) which is an ungated property next to mine. This small dip gate is 1 meter wide but its currently stand as a dip to otherwise straight boundary. that gate is of low height and I am seeing it as a security issue...
  19. Brett2021

    My old CAME ZL54 Garage's Door opening system!!

    This is great. Thanks very much. Based on the info from manual my Gate control fob may be compatible as well. Thanks
  20. Brett2021

    Mountfield R28M Ride-on Mower fails to start after Winter

    After 1 day long charging of battery and many shaking, pulling, kicking & pushing ...somehow engine started. Looks so far OK. Tomorrow need to try again to see it still OK. Big relief!! Thanks very much for your response..(y)
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