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Forum: Introductions 07-26-18, 01:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,367
Posted By insaneintenti0n
Daox, man... you've had this site up for 10 years...

Daox, man... you've had this site up for 10 years now? Congrats.

I guess I'm stopping in to say hi. I browse occasionally still, and get the emails so I skim them.

From my house...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-14-14, 06:22 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 59,725
Posted By insaneintenti0n
re: pricing. I got several quotes. All fell in...

re: pricing. I got several quotes. All fell in the same ballpark. It took some haggling to get it to that price. I did my research, including finding this site (Adding a Programmable Thermostat to...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-12-14, 04:04 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 59,725
Posted By insaneintenti0n
Oh. Condensation too. You better make darn sure...

Oh. Condensation too. You better make darn sure those interior wall units are mounted right or all that condensation will end up inside and dripping down your wall or on whatever is under the unit. ...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-11-14, 01:07 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 59,725
Posted By insaneintenti0n
Install Cost: Central A/C including duct work...

Install Cost:
Central A/C including duct work installed quote: ~$13k
Mini Split: $16.6k

Heating cost:
Typical winter month on a 1970s natural gas boiler with water filler radiators -...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-11-14, 08:14 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 59,725
Posted By insaneintenti0n
Looks like you already bought one? Sorry I'm...

Looks like you already bought one? Sorry I'm behind.

My short response though...

I hate minisplits.

They're expensive to buy. Heating is expensive. Expensive to maintain. And louder than...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 11-02-11, 08:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 31,201
Posted By insaneintenti0n
You're one ambitious man. I've had the...

You're one ambitious man.

I've had the unfortunate pleasure of dealing with water in the basement too these last two and a half months. My exception being 75% of the basement is finished.

I...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 09-26-11, 07:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,785
Posted By insaneintenti0n
This was a strange year for me... All the...

This was a strange year for me...

All the plants grew, eventually, but... I'm only JUST now seeing Broccoli (as it's getting eaten by something) NO cauliflower, and only just now a few Tomatoes. ...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 09-26-11, 07:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 23,020
Posted By insaneintenti0n
Giveaways are always a good way to get people...

Giveaways are always a good way to get people like me out from under my rock.
Forum: Lawn and Garden 08-01-11, 12:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,785
Posted By insaneintenti0n
Cucumber Wine: Recipe -- Cucumber Wine...

Cucumber Wine:
Recipe -- Cucumber Wine (http://scorpius.spaceports.com/~goodwine/cucumberwine.htm)

I already have all the equipment needed to make Wine/Beer, so this was just follow the recipe. ...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-30-11, 07:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,785
Posted By insaneintenti0n
Here's my bi-yearly update. I've...

Here's my bi-yearly update.

I've planted/harvested the following:
Corn: 2 ears (40 plants total)
Tomatoes: 0 (nothing growing yet - 3 plants)
Green Peppers: 0 (few small ones growing - 6...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 03-28-11, 05:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,785
Posted By insaneintenti0n
guess pictures are better: moved this: ...

guess pictures are better:

moved this:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b341/insaneintenti0n/photo-13.jpg

to here
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b341/insaneintenti0n/photo-11.jpg

and...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 03-18-11, 06:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,785
Posted By insaneintenti0n
Well, the plan is in motion. I started seeds...

Well, the plan is in motion.

I started seeds inside on 3/16.

Yesterday I bought the wood and framed out the garden. The final size is 10'x30'.

Today the dirt (6 cu yards worth) is being...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 02-07-11, 10:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,785
Posted By insaneintenti0n
It's about that time for me to come out of...

It's about that time for me to come out of hibernation. All the landscaping I wanted done last Oct was completed. Time to start planning what I'm growing this year.

I already made one...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 09-09-10, 11:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,420
Posted By insaneintenti0n
Calling the season done. I've pulled 1/2 a...

Calling the season done.

I've pulled 1/2 a pepper since last post and a carrot. There two more carrots in the grouns, and I actually have two watermelons on the vines, but they haven't changed...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 09-09-10, 11:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,692
Posted By insaneintenti0n
Neat concept (as I'm currently draining my pool...

Neat concept (as I'm currently draining my pool for removal). But that looks to be in ground (mine's above). Lots of dedication to pull that. Unlimited supply of fresh fish sounds awesome.
Forum: Lawn and Garden 08-10-10, 08:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,420
Posted By insaneintenti0n
celery, broccoli, cauliflower and lettuce are...

celery, broccoli, cauliflower and lettuce are cool weather plants. plus there hasn't been a lot of rain. watering daily keeps em alive, but they really need rain to grow.
Forum: Lawn and Garden 08-09-10, 06:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,420
Posted By insaneintenti0n
It's been a disappointing year. I know it's not...

It's been a disappointing year. I know it's not over yet... but, it feels like it.

Count so far:
Green Peppers: 2, barely (only 2 1/2 on the plants right now)
Tomatoes: 6 small
Cucumbers: 9...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 08-02-10, 12:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,785
Posted By insaneintenti0n
I'm trying to plan too much at once to knock out...

I'm trying to plan too much at once to knock out next month... so this is getting difficult, but, right now i'm thinking NON-raised beds, and not sectioned. I'll do a roughly 19'x26' rectangular...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-30-10, 08:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,785
Posted By insaneintenti0n
Good question. South is the Front of the house. ...

Good question. South is the Front of the house. (bottom of the image).

Likely doing raised, so i can control the type of dirt being used, but that's not a gaurentee. I'm still thinking about it...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-29-10, 08:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,785
Posted By insaneintenti0n
2011 Garden Planning Phase

So, I have big, (not so eco-friendly) plans at the end of this summer for my back yard. I'm getting rid of a lot of stuff. Biggest space free-er-uppers: Pool (35'x18') and attached deck (12'x18')....
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-22-10, 05:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,622
Posted By insaneintenti0n
Looking good!

Looking good!
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-22-10, 05:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,420
Posted By insaneintenti0n
Picked myself a salad ...

Picked myself a salad
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b341/insaneintenti0n/photo-12.jpg
Forum: Lawn and Garden 07-17-10, 02:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,420
Posted By insaneintenti0n
I haven't been keeping track of harvests yet...

I haven't been keeping track of harvests yet really like i did last year. I was out of town for two weeks, but luckily my wife was around to water everything. and THEN we started having multiple...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 06-08-10, 07:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,420
Posted By insaneintenti0n
It got hot here FAST this year. We had a weekend...

It got hot here FAST this year. We had a weekend that was in the 90s in April. Last year was definitely a cooler year than we typically get too.

I did start about a full month earlier this...
Forum: Lawn and Garden 06-07-10, 05:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,420
Posted By insaneintenti0n
I've been MIA for about 2 months. I've harvested...

I've been MIA for about 2 months. I've harvested some iceberg, and pulled a carrot today (see below) Here's a quick update:

Peppers & Broccoli/Cauliflower...
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