what did you do around the house today?

[G-ZUS]

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My buddy bought one last year and had his mower on the highest it would go and it scalped his lawn. It definitely detered me from trying, I'll stick to a dedicated dethatcher.

That's weird, it barely did anything for me on the highest setting, i went to the middle setting and it worked perfectly, didn't scalp anything

[AndyL]

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That's weird, it barely did anything for me on the highest setting, i went to the middle setting and it worked perfectly, didn't scalp anything

Different spring lengths & not all mowers are alike - max height on some is 3" others closer to 5.

Renting a vertical mower and aerator from home Depot for the day is my go-to

[90_Shelby]

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My buddy bought one last year and had his mower on the highest it would go and it scalped his lawn. It definitely detered me from trying, I'll stick to a dedicated dethatcher.

If the mower is at the highest setting and it's still scalping the grass, cut the wire back a bit on the power raker.

[ExtraSlow]

I think I say this annually, but you shouldn't need to dethatch every year.

[nzwasp]

I have one of those blades except it has plastic bits to do the dethatching. I set my mower below the lowest setting (actually found it still wasnt doing much but potentially reason is the plastic nubs are worn down) and the post dethatching looks like the below photos:

[AndyL]

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I think I say this annually, but you shouldn't need to dethatch every year.

You're right - annual aeration makes way more sense.

But the vertical mowing/power rake scenario is usually loved because in less than a week the lawns perked way up and gotten a lot greener than the neighbours...

[B.Spilner]

Today's fantastic chore, tinting the windows in my sons room.

[dj_rice]

Changed the weatherstripping at the bottom of the garage door. But its not fully squishing and sealing to the concrete pad. Would adjusting the garage door motor fix this?

[B.Spilner]

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Changed the weatherstripping at the bottom of the garage door. But its not fully squishing and sealing to the concrete pad. Would adjusting the garage door motor fix this?

Is it level or pinched in one area?

If its level just adjust it on the opener

[Darell_n]

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Raise the lawnmower deck before you power rake.

I have best results at normal height, but I jog/run with the mower and lift it immediately when stopping.

[dj_rice]

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Is it level or pinched in one area?

If its level just adjust it on the opener

Middle area is all sealed, but both ends you can see sun shining through. I used some pool noodles to help it seal better but still

[B.Spilner]

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Middle area is all sealed, but both ends you can see sun shining through. I used some pool noodles to help it seal better but still

I had the same issue in our previous house. I picked up a 4" rubber seal (horse shoe style" and that helped out. The adjustment wont do anything... get a bigger rubber seal?

[ExtraSlow]

Why the fascination with an airtight garage door? A little air and water leakage is probably beneficial.

[AndyL]

Safeway bags...

Stuff them in the ends of the bottom seal - adds a bit of bulk without firmness of backer rod etc that then throws everything else off.

80s door guy trick

[88CRX]

About to start sanding the garage drywall joints... where the hell do I grab a couple masks? N95’s would be ideal but at this point I’ll take anything. Google tells me to not breath in drywall dust, shits!

[dj_rice]

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Why the fascination with an airtight garage door? A little air and water leakage is probably beneficial.

Rats/mice got in one year and ate up all my grass seeds.

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Safeway bags...

Stuff them in the ends of the bottom seal - adds a bit of bulk without firmness of backer rod etc that then throws everything else off.

80s door guy trick

Thanks for the tip. I shoved some of the pool noodle in the ends but will try the bags. I seen that tip on Youtube before I attempted to change my seal. Was a universal seal kit with new aluminum brackets which were cut to fit

[spikerS]

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About to start sanding the garage drywall joints... where the hell do I grab a couple masks? N95’s would be ideal but at this point I’ll take anything. Google tells me to not breath in drywall dust, shits!

I think you are in the south, but if you find yourself by the airport, I got a box of N96 masks that i can give you a couple.

[The Cosworth]

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Safeway bags...

Stuff them in the ends of the bottom seal - adds a bit of bulk without firmness of backer rod etc that then throws everything else off.

80s door guy trick

stupid question, but my bottom seal I replaced last year is as flat as salami now. Can I perk it up with safeway bags all the way through? LOL

[The_Rural_Juror]

LPT: Save-on bags are free now.

[AndyL]

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stupid question, but my bottom seal I replaced last year is as flat as salami now. Can I perk it up with safeway bags all the way through? LOL

Yup. It's been done. Takes a bit of effort but yeah if you really want to shove a broom handle through... A few select placed would likely do it.