Comments for Danny Lipford http://www.dannylipford.com DIY Home Improvement Tue, 29 May 2012 22:17:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Treating Cut Tree Limbs with Wound Paint by Chris Francis http://www.dannylipford.com/treating-cut-tree-limbs-with-wound-paint/#comment-72988 Chris Francis Tue, 29 May 2012 22:17:19 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=10504#comment-72988 Is the limb on an oak tree? Do you have oak wilt in your area? Chances are you do not have oak wilt in your area. Even if you did, the wound paint is only effective if it is sprayed immediately. You waited too long. Do not use tar or paint. Your tree is better off without it. Do, however, make a good final cut OUTSIDE of the branch collar. CHRIS FRANCIS * ISA Certified Arborist * Alabama State Licensed: - Tree Surgeon - Landscape Designer - Landscape Contractor - Pest Control Supervisor * Certified Landscape Professional Chris Francis Landscapes Tree Service & Landscaping Is the limb on an oak tree? Do you have oak wilt in your area? Chances are you do not have oak wilt in your area. Even if you did, the wound paint is only effective if it is sprayed immediately. You waited too long. Do not use tar or paint. Your tree is better off without it. Do, however, make a good final cut OUTSIDE of the branch collar.

CHRIS FRANCIS
* ISA Certified Arborist
* Alabama State Licensed:
– Tree Surgeon
– Landscape Designer
– Landscape Contractor
– Pest Control Supervisor
* Certified Landscape Professional

Chris Francis Landscapes

Tree Service & Landscaping

]]> Comment on Treating Cut Tree Limbs with Wound Paint by JOSEPH L SEXTON http://www.dannylipford.com/treating-cut-tree-limbs-with-wound-paint/#comment-72968 JOSEPH L SEXTON Tue, 29 May 2012 17:53:08 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=10504#comment-72968 IF YOU CAN REPLY THAT WOULD BE GREAT. THIS ARTICLE LEAVES ME NOWHERE. I CUT A BRANCH THAT WAS NEARLY TOUCHING THE GROUND AFTER LAST YEARS OCTOBER WET SNOW SURPRISE. I WAITED TILL NOW HOPING THE SAP MIGHT STRAIGHTEN IT BUT IT DIDN'T, SO I CUT IT. I USED TO USE SPRAY TAR, NEVER HAD A PROBLEM BUT I REMEMBER SOMETHING I READ SIMILIAR TO YOUR ARTICLE ABOUT LEAVING IT ALONE. YOUR ARTICLE WAS NOT A DEFINITE APPROACH BUT RATHER DAMED IF I DO, DAMED IF I DON'T. IF YOU CAN REPLY THAT WOULD BE GREAT. THIS ARTICLE LEAVES ME NOWHERE. I CUT A BRANCH THAT WAS NEARLY TOUCHING THE GROUND AFTER LAST YEARS OCTOBER WET SNOW SURPRISE. I WAITED TILL NOW HOPING THE SAP MIGHT STRAIGHTEN IT BUT IT DIDN’T, SO I CUT IT. I USED TO USE SPRAY TAR, NEVER HAD A PROBLEM BUT I REMEMBER SOMETHING I READ SIMILIAR TO YOUR ARTICLE ABOUT LEAVING IT ALONE. YOUR ARTICLE WAS NOT A DEFINITE APPROACH BUT RATHER DAMED IF I DO, DAMED IF I DON’T.

]]> Comment on Choosing the Right Windows for Your Home by D Ward http://www.dannylipford.com/choosing-the-right-windows/#comment-72924 D Ward Tue, 29 May 2012 06:35:22 +0000 http://new.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/design-and-decor/choosing-the-right-windows/#comment-72924 I am looking at replacing my windows that are mostly worn out. Reliant Capitol has given me an estimate but I know nothing about them.. Can you provide any information regarding this manufacturer? I am looking at replacing my windows that are mostly worn out. Reliant Capitol has given me an estimate but I know nothing about them.. Can you provide any information regarding this manufacturer?

]]> Comment on How to Vent a Stove Through the Roof by jerry http://www.dannylipford.com/venting-a-stove-through-the-roof/#comment-72909 jerry Tue, 29 May 2012 00:31:14 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/attics-and-basements/venting-a-stove-through-the-roof/#comment-72909 do i have to insulate the exhaust pipe on the range hood vent that goes to the roof do i have to insulate the exhaust pipe on the range hood vent that goes to the roof

]]> Comment on Rid Pests with Rubbing Alcohol by Jennifer http://www.dannylipford.com/video/rid-pests-with-rubbing-alcohol/#comment-72902 Jennifer Mon, 28 May 2012 22:44:03 +0000 http://new.dannylipford.com/home-improvement-video/rid-pests-with-rubbing-alcohol/#comment-72902 Another suggestion I have for killing fungus gnats with rubbing alcohol is this: Soak cotton balls in rubbing alcohol and place them on the soil of potted plants. I used enough cotton balls to cover about 40% of the exposed soil. Place the entire potted plant in a plastic bag and tie the bag closed. Leave it for an hour or so and then open up the bag so the plant can breathe again. Remove the bag or let the planter sit in the rolled down bag incase you need to repeat the procedure. When I did this, I could see no more live gnats. I left the cotton balls on the soil for several more hours before removing them. All gnats appear to be dead or gone. If more hatch from the soil I will repeat the procedure. I have used this method on a jade plant and it seems fine so far. Not sure if other plants might be vulnerable to the fumes from the alcohol and could get damaged/killed. I got the idea for doing this when I remembered how we used fruit flies in my genetics lab class in college. We would knock them out (unconscious) by putting a cotton ball soaked with alcohol in the container with them for a few seconds. If left in longer, it would kill them. Poor little buggers. Oh, well. Another suggestion I have for killing fungus gnats with rubbing alcohol is this:

Soak cotton balls in rubbing alcohol and place them on the soil of potted plants. I used enough cotton balls to cover about 40% of the exposed soil. Place the entire potted plant in a plastic bag and tie the bag closed. Leave it for an hour or so and then open up the bag so the plant can breathe again. Remove the bag or let the planter sit in the rolled down bag incase you need to repeat the procedure. When I did this, I could see no more live gnats. I left the cotton balls on the soil for several more hours before removing them. All gnats appear to be dead or gone. If more hatch from the soil I will repeat the procedure.

I have used this method on a jade plant and it seems fine so far. Not sure if other plants might be vulnerable to the fumes from the alcohol and could get damaged/killed.

I got the idea for doing this when I remembered how we used fruit flies in my genetics lab class in college. We would knock them out (unconscious) by putting a cotton ball soaked with alcohol in the container with them for a few seconds. If left in longer, it would kill them. Poor little buggers. Oh, well.

]]> Comment on Tips for Maintaining and Buying a Central Air Conditioner by Matt Harrell http://www.dannylipford.com/video/tips-for-maintaining-and-buying-a-central-air-conditioner/#comment-72892 Matt Harrell Mon, 28 May 2012 20:40:22 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/?post_type=video&p=39691#comment-72892 One little thing that I see often servicing AC units is where people have cleaned them with a water hose and have actually bent the fins over doing so, which restricts airflow and can lead to early condenser failure. When cleaning the outdoor unit it is critical that you not use a "Jet" setting on the sprayer and do not spray the fins at an angle, as they are very thin and bend easily. If fins get bent, you can usually take a wire brush and carefully run it along the fins to straighten them back out. One little thing that I see often servicing AC units is where people have cleaned them with a water hose and have actually bent the fins over doing so, which restricts airflow and can lead to early condenser failure. When cleaning the outdoor unit it is critical that you not use a “Jet” setting on the sprayer and do not spray the fins at an angle, as they are very thin and bend easily. If fins get bent, you can usually take a wire brush and carefully run it along the fins to straighten them back out.

]]> Comment on How to Size Attic Exhaust Vent Fans for Your Home by Danny http://www.dannylipford.com/how-to-size-attic-exhaust-vent-fans-for-your-home/#comment-72870 Danny Mon, 28 May 2012 13:27:24 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=5544#comment-72870 Similarly to Mirette, In my house we have two gables vents. What would be the best way to install the two fans in the attic? Should one pull air from outside into the house and the second one should push the air out? We do have central AC, so I'm wondering if the fan that's is pulling the air out might take as well the air generated by the AC from inside the house. Please let me know your thoughts on the best approach two install two fans in the gable. thanks, Frank Similarly to Mirette, In my house we have two gables vents. What would be the best way to install the two fans in the attic? Should one pull air from outside into the house and the second one should push the air out?

We do have central AC, so I’m wondering if the fan that’s is pulling the air out might take as well the air generated by the AC from inside the house.

Please let me know your thoughts on the best approach two install two fans in the gable.

thanks,
Frank

]]> Comment on How to Repair a Leaking Water Heater Pressure Relief Valve by Ron http://www.dannylipford.com/repair-leaking-water-heater-pressure-relief/#comment-72852 Ron Mon, 28 May 2012 07:29:14 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/plumbing/repair-leaking-water-heater-pressure-relief/#comment-72852 Electric water heater: Very Very Hot water was coming out of the relief valve, we shut off the cold water, it quit. We then flipped the breaker for it. Also, we have to push the reset button for it daily. It had also burned out a fuse in our breaker box, we recently had a new one put in. What can it be? Electric water heater: Very Very Hot water was coming out of the relief valve, we shut off the cold water, it quit. We then flipped the breaker for it.

Also, we have to push the reset button for it daily. It had also burned out a fuse in our breaker box, we recently had a new one put in.

What can it be?

]]> Comment on Mulberry Trees Make Great Addition to Yard by Sonia http://www.dannylipford.com/mulberry-trees-make-great-addition-to-yard/#comment-72851 Sonia Mon, 28 May 2012 07:09:07 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=5263#comment-72851 Hi. I have a question y live in south california and have a mulberry tree, probably 15 to 20 feet tall. The brerries come out long thin and green and than fall to grown like that or stay in the tree turn brown and fall alll dried up They do not get red or black or white at all. I deided to put sone fruit food for fruit trees at the drip line as directions read. Watering 4 times a week instead of a couple a week and nothing changes, maybe some look a little pink and then fall but they do not mature. They still look like the green stages no flesh or meat on them at all either. Should i water 7 days a week ? Please help. Hi. I have a question y live in south california and have a mulberry tree, probably 15 to 20 feet tall. The brerries come out long thin and green and than fall to grown like that or stay in the tree turn brown and fall alll dried up
They do not get red or black or white at all. I deided to put sone fruit food for fruit trees at the drip line as directions read. Watering 4 times a week instead of a couple a week and nothing changes, maybe some look a little pink and then fall but they do not mature. They still look like the green stages no flesh or meat on them at all either. Should i water 7 days a week ? Please help.

]]> Comment on The Debate over Organic vs. Chemical Fertilizers by annie http://www.dannylipford.com/debate-over-organic-chemical-fertilizers/#comment-72845 annie Mon, 28 May 2012 06:05:19 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/lawn-and-gardening/debate-over-organic-chemical-fertilizers/#comment-72845 what are other names for organic fertilizer? what are other names for organic fertilizer?

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