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The Root of all Evil, how to remove a large tree root
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The Root of all Evil, how to remove a large tree root
How To Connect New Hardwood Flooring To An Old Floor
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How To Connect New Hardwood Flooring To An Old Floor
How to Remove and Replace Fascia Board
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How to Remove and Replace Fascia Board
The Best Way to Winterize Your Sprinkler Pump
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The Best Way to Winterize Your Sprinkler Pump
Under Kitchen Sink Trash Roll Out Drawer
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Under Kitchen Sink Trash Roll Out Drawer
How to Install Counter Top Support Posts
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How to Install Counter Top Support Posts
About Ray Commons at Common Sense Projects
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About Ray Commons at Common Sense Projects
How to fix the upper rack on a dishwasher
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How to fix the upper rack on a dishwasher
How will this work the next time you put down gravel? Will you take up the blocks and lay them again?
@@debbywilliams8614 I probably won’t need to gravel
I’ll just grade it
It worked!! Thanks for posting. Really appreciate it
@@williamzerick6873 thanks for the feedback. It’s a primitive idea but it gets the job done. I’m glad it worked for you. I have another video on how to remove a beehive. Check it out
Did the slugs drink the beer? Where did it go?
@@honk-the-horn it rained really hard that nite. I think most of it washed away. But I’m sure they drank enough to meet their doom.
I'll smoke one witcha dog
Just build a water tote with a wall of 3 layers of screen with an outside wall of 4x4" chattel fence and pump the top layer of the pond off with the discharge hose into the tote the water will drain back into the pond, the weed back into the tote and you can move to with a farm tractor and compost it in the tote, then spread it on your lawn.
@@bobbg9041 good idea. Thanks.
Nice job! Neat and professional! Well done.
I wait until a storm comes through. it piles up the duckweed and thats hard the work!
*half
Nice shot and the crowd went wild.
Quick clean and easy. Nice work.
Check out my root of all evil video
Whoa thank you for this video 🎉🎉
Hope you enjoyed it!
I have 30 inch overhang for my quartz countertop we installed should I put 2 or 3 posts for support ?
Depends how far it hangs over and how long your countertop is. With a 12” overhang and your length is longer then 12’ I would put 3.
Total length is 60 inch with 30 inch overhang.
2 for sure.
Yes, everyone wants a "natural" answer for Duckweed removal. As you can see a humongous amount of work went on here. I can think of a million better uses of my time. I have been a Certified Commercial Aquatic Herbicide Applicator for 30 years. 12 oz. per acre of Clipper aquatic herbicide will cause no harm to the pond, degrades in a few days, and you will have a clear pond in about 14 -21 days with little work other than heaving a five-gallon bucket of solution into the pond.
Good to kno. Thanks for the tip.
Chemicals, chemicals & more chemicals, how do you know it’s safe? Tell that to all the cancer patients out there
Such solutions don't address the fundamental cause of the excessive duck weed - an excess of nutrients in the pond. Skimming off the weed takes out a lot of nutrients as the duck weed is high in nutrients. It can be used as feed for chickens or composted.
We would like to get permission to use a short clip of your video for an educational video we are working on. Please send me a quick reply message and we can share contact information. thanks, Kipp
Sure. Go ahead. Be sure to Let me kno how things work. I’d love to hear about it.
Sure. Go head. Be sure to let me kno how things work out. I’d love to hear more about it.
What tool did you use to make the cut? I’ve been having an adventure. I’m using a 10 inch miter saw and it’s too small. I took a piece I bought to Home Depot and the post is too large for the Home Depot machine and they can’t cut it.
U can use a circular saw. Just mak 4 cuts all the way around the post. Then u a hand saw to finish the cut.
What's your dimensions that's the perfect size. I'm going to build one for my church.
The cross is 5’x8’ and is 7.25”wide and 3.50”deep. Let me kno how it turns out.
Thanks for the questions. Yes the original crosses were hollow. These crosses are made with a 6x6 wrapped with A 1x8. If I were to duplicate them I would need to use 8x8s. Big $$$ In order to make the 12ft cross I would need to use a 16ft timber because I’d need to cement it in the ground 4ft. Also it would be extremely top heavy and difficult to stand up and drop it in the hole. These crosses are very light weight. I temporally left the back piece off. All I needed to do is stand it up and nail the back piece on. They were a lot of fun, I’m glad u enjoyed the video. Check out my video on how to make a back lit church cross. U mite enjoy that project as well.
May I ask why you didn’t just use solid 6x6” were the originals hollow as well. Either way they look beautiful
These crosses are made with a 6x6 post and wrapped with a 1x8. If I made them solid I would need to use 8x8s and to make the 12ft cross I would need to use a 16 footer just so I could cement it in 4ft. Cedar that size is very expensive. It would b very top heavy and difficult to stand it up and set it in the hole. These crosses are very light weight and easy to install. I temporarily left the back piece off. I stood the cross up then nailed the back piece on. Be sure to check out my video on how to make a backlit church cross. I’m glad you enjoyed the project. Thanks for watching and please consider subscribing
Great explanation for this home repair!
Nicely done.
Nice idea thanks. But if this chain snaps...... always place a heavy rug or so on the chain
Good idea.
A little masonry sand mixed 75/25 with mortar mix cement will help lock all that together. Do not use play sand or common gravel as they are both rounded and you’ll be fixing this hole again very soon. Thanks for posting. It took me years before someone turned me on to this idea.
Didn’t like your pothole one so much but this was beautiful done. Masterfully so I’ll add.
Thanks it was a lot of work but it was worth it.
He started fine but didn’t finish. Add some limestone or some roughly ground stone otherwise you’ll have an annoying dip.
so you turned a hole into a dip. Hmmmm
Real nice. Where did you get your lights from.
Do you have a picture of the front of it?
Sorry I do not. But watch my video called how to build a cross. That mite help. Thanks for the question.
Thank you for replying so fast. I don't see your video of how to build a cross
@@jeffosberg3290 go on commonsence projects. It should be there.
Good Morning, Just put in a front loading washer and dryer in our kitchen between a wall and the fridge. Would like to install a removable butcher block counter top to make it a usable and aesthetically pleasing counter surface. Needs to be removable in case of any issue with the plumbing/machines. Two questions... Was thinking of placing a 2x2 along the back wall for supporting the back. But need legs in the front to support those corners. Was thinking that securing the leg to the butcher block itself would allow removal of the top in Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. A neighbor has some beautiful antique table legs but they are too short. I'd it possible to elongate the legs and have them be stable enough?
Hello and thanks for the question. 2x2 is a good idea. Make sure to screw it to the wall studs. The legs can certainly be extended. Use 2 screws for each leg. Fasten the leg threw the topside of counter top and into the leg. You can remove the top if u need to. As for the extension, if the bottom is square (for example 3x3 square and u need to extend it 6 inches) use a molding or a piece of 1x lumber that’s at least 8 inches tall or taller. Over lap the leg around the bottom. If your extension needs to be longer. (For example 24 inches)rip a piece of 1x lumber at least 26 inches tall or longer. The longer the better. And fasten it to the leg with screws. It would be stronger to use a 1x piece of wood instead of a molding. Then fasten the leg to the floor with metal L brackets with screws. U can remove the screws if you need to. If you can let me kno if this was helpful. Or send me any further questions. Thanks.
Add some tilapia. They love duckweed!
Sounds like a good idea. Where did u get the tilapia?
Hi , I was wondering why you don't mention the measurements on each side
The cross is 5’x8’ over all. The Cross member pieces are 7.25”w by 3.50”depth. I hope this answers your question.
Sorry for the late response. The cross is 5x8’. The with is 7.25 x 3.50.
This was so helpful. My ponds are covered with this stuff. Is there anything that kills it?
Yes chemical treatments are available and very effective but very expensive. Unfortunately once you have eliminated one problem you create another. Theres a product called Wipeout. Along with pond die. I have a 3/4 acre pond and the cost was $1,400. But soon after that algae began to grow. And had to treat that. I never had algae before. Visit www.weknowponds.com. Or call 586- 336 -7663. They have the answers you need.
This is very timely as I am currently installing a fence with 3 gates. I am placing chain link gates mounted on wood posts. What size bit would you use to make a pilot hole for a 1/2” x 4” screw hook? It was also suggested I put oil on the screw to make it easier to screw into the 4” x 4” post. Thoughts on that?
A 3/8 drill bit would work but only drill it 3 inches deep. Oil is good but small amount of soap works best.
Where did the number plates come from? Those are really nice.
Got them from a place called Stick Brite. Sold on Etsy.
Hey Ray I saw your new sign on the road and it looks great
You demonstrate several unique skills. Thanks.
I have two ponds 1 1/2 acres, 25 feet deep in southern Ohio. I put 6 Amurs (triploid carp) in each pond and never have problems with pond weeds. They are eating machines, but do not reproduce. When I cut the grass, they follow me and eat whatever clippings go into the pond. My ducks and geese also eat it.
Wow. That’s awsome. Thanks for the info. I heard they help but it always sounded too good to be true. I’ll try that next season. Where did u get the carp.
Debby went right out and bought that 3-sided post level you found. Nice job with the gate!
Really nice old gate. What did you use to counter sink that magnet?
I used a 1 3/8 forsner bit. But a spade bit would work.
Quick question. How tight of a fit is too tight? I installed mine today and it feels a tad snug. Slid under the counter slightly easily. However floor is semi uneven. Should I Uninstall and fit with a shim?
You should be fine as long as the glue makes good contact on both surfaces. Still caulk to help the leg stay in place.
かっこいい！！！！！ 素晴らしいアイデアで、なんと簡単に作るんでしょう！驚きです❤ その賜物を世界中の教会に分け与えてくださってありがとう😭🕊
Glad you enjoyed the video. Make sure to watch my other video How to Build a Cross.
Very clever. Good thinking. I find it is a very short lived fix since it regrows soooo fast!
Thank you, I like your idea
Good job
I think that rollout trash tray could work in my house
Great project I really enjoyed the video
Nice solid job looks great 👍🏻
Hello there ☺️ Amazing and very interesting project.. Super like 👌👌👌 Well explained Thanks for sharing. Warm regards and best wishes The UnknownManCub 👍😎🧑🏭
Thanks for the comment. Be sure to watch my recent video called How to build a cross.
@@commonsenseprojects Ohh Sure 👍😊
Love ya Ray! Glad to see you!
Hey buddy. Good to hear from you. Lotta catchin up to do. Call or email me. I still have the same number.
If anyone wants to know correct term. This is called a chase. On top is a chase cover.. It's a prefabricated chimney
What is the brand of lighting you used? Trying to find some for our cross. Thank you.
Excellent
Glad u enjoyed it. Check out my other video ( how to build a cross. ) you mite like that one aswell.