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  • dara_like_sara avatar

    How should I landscape my house? I am working on landscaping the home I bought in October, starting with the front yard due to a couple of issues. First, there is a big dip in the yard that floods every time it rains heavily. Second, the driveway is right in front of my bedroom window, causing headlights to shine into my room when people come and go, and limiting my ability to open the windows due to privacy concerns.

    I’ve hired a permaculture landscaper who is currently working on a design. Meanwhile, I need to decide what to do about the driveway and whether to add a carport.

    I could really use some opinions on the following:

    • How would you deal with the flooding issue?
    • What would you suggest for the driveway or adding a carport? I can move the driveway to the other side of the house or leave it as is.

    I can post photos if there’s a way to do that. I have many ideas also but curious to hear what folks think with this info.

    dara_like_saraSA•...

    Then mulched the old driveway:

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    And are relandscaping everything, including adding a new pathway to the front door:

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    Coming soon: plants, a fence, maybe more rocks.

    home improvement
    landscaping
    gardening
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  • dara_like_sara avatar

    How should I landscape my house? I am working on landscaping the home I bought in October, starting with the front yard due to a couple of issues. First, there is a big dip in the yard that floods every time it rains heavily. Second, the driveway is right in front of my bedroom window, causing headlights to shine into my room when people come and go, and limiting my ability to open the windows due to privacy concerns.

    I’ve hired a permaculture landscaper who is currently working on a design. Meanwhile, I need to decide what to do about the driveway and whether to add a carport.

    I could really use some opinions on the following:

    • How would you deal with the flooding issue?
    • What would you suggest for the driveway or adding a carport? I can move the driveway to the other side of the house or leave it as is.

    I can post photos if there’s a way to do that. I have many ideas also but curious to hear what folks think with this info.

    dara_like_saraSA•...

    I ended up moving the driveway!

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    home improvement
    personal experience
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  • dara_like_sara avatar

    How should I landscape my house? I am working on landscaping the home I bought in October, starting with the front yard due to a couple of issues. First, there is a big dip in the yard that floods every time it rains heavily. Second, the driveway is right in front of my bedroom window, causing headlights to shine into my room when people come and go, and limiting my ability to open the windows due to privacy concerns.

    I’ve hired a permaculture landscaper who is currently working on a design. Meanwhile, I need to decide what to do about the driveway and whether to add a carport.

    I could really use some opinions on the following:

    • How would you deal with the flooding issue?
    • What would you suggest for the driveway or adding a carport? I can move the driveway to the other side of the house or leave it as is.

    I can post photos if there’s a way to do that. I have many ideas also but curious to hear what folks think with this info.

    nat•...

    oh sure. I hadn’t thought about that. But still, I think it will be cool to see the transformation over time. I think that’s why a lot of us love those home improvement shows.

    home improvement
    personal reflection
    television shows
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  • C

    It's the littlest thing . . So this happened. . . How would you relate?

    I recently purchased new kitchen appliances (yay me!). They were delivered today. Prior to their arrival, I had been sitting with a range of emotional states (from joy to fear to contentment, etc.) and body sensation that kept me energized.

    When the new fridge and stove arrived, I felt my excitement again. Saying goodbye to the old, dated, dingy appliances was a joy. The stove looked amazing when it was installed. The fridge has french doors and bottom freezer, exactly what I wanted.

    And. . . There is a noticeable ding on the left door of the fridge, subtle yet in plain sight! Yaaaaa! Everytime I see it (and it has only been a few hours), my body tenses up and there’s annoyance. I am told that I have 2 options, I can take $150 compensation for the ding and keep the fridge, or exchange the whole fridge (which means I need to take action and coordinate a whole new delivery). I feel frozen and indecisive. . . Which option do I take?, I ask myself.

    It is really interesting how impacted I seem by this one little thing…. a ding.

    How would you relate, if you did?

    Shera JoyCry•...
    How i would approach the inquiry is - is there a way to cover the ding, like some art or magnets? If it’s not coverable with something that brings joy… then… consider $150 and break it into days. Like how many years will you have it most likely?...
    personal finance
    home improvement
    consumer rights
    interior design
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  • cvbarcia2013@gmail.com•...

    It's the littlest thing . .

    So this happened. . . How would you relate? I recently purchased new kitchen appliances (yay me!). They were delivered today. Prior to their arrival, I had been sitting with a range of emotional states (from joy to fear to contentment, etc.) and body sensation that kept me...
    personal finance
    emotional intelligence
    home improvement
    decision making
    consumer psychology
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  • dara_like_sara avatar

    How should I landscape my house? I am working on landscaping the home I bought in October, starting with the front yard due to a couple of issues. First, there is a big dip in the yard that floods every time it rains heavily. Second, the driveway is right in front of my bedroom window, causing headlights to shine into my room when people come and go, and limiting my ability to open the windows due to privacy concerns.

    I’ve hired a permaculture landscaper who is currently working on a design. Meanwhile, I need to decide what to do about the driveway and whether to add a carport.

    I could really use some opinions on the following:

    • How would you deal with the flooding issue?
    • What would you suggest for the driveway or adding a carport? I can move the driveway to the other side of the house or leave it as is.

    I can post photos if there’s a way to do that. I have many ideas also but curious to hear what folks think with this info.

    jordanSA•...
    good idea. btw I had a contractor make my whole backyard into a slope going into one drain when we redid the deck before out wedding-celebration-thingy, and it works, but i really wish i’d stuck with my gut and had him also put in some french...
    home improvement
    landscaping
    drainage solutions
    wedding planning
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  • dara_like_sara avatar

    How should I landscape my house? I am working on landscaping the home I bought in October, starting with the front yard due to a couple of issues. First, there is a big dip in the yard that floods every time it rains heavily. Second, the driveway is right in front of my bedroom window, causing headlights to shine into my room when people come and go, and limiting my ability to open the windows due to privacy concerns.

    I’ve hired a permaculture landscaper who is currently working on a design. Meanwhile, I need to decide what to do about the driveway and whether to add a carport.

    I could really use some opinions on the following:

    • How would you deal with the flooding issue?
    • What would you suggest for the driveway or adding a carport? I can move the driveway to the other side of the house or leave it as is.

    I can post photos if there’s a way to do that. I have many ideas also but curious to hear what folks think with this info.

    dara_like_saraSA•...

    I knowwww! So crazy. But I think I’ll spend $20k+ on the full solution, rather than only tackling the drainage issue.

    home improvement
    financial planning
    property maintenance
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  • dara_like_sara avatar

    How should I landscape my house? I am working on landscaping the home I bought in October, starting with the front yard due to a couple of issues. First, there is a big dip in the yard that floods every time it rains heavily. Second, the driveway is right in front of my bedroom window, causing headlights to shine into my room when people come and go, and limiting my ability to open the windows due to privacy concerns.

    I’ve hired a permaculture landscaper who is currently working on a design. Meanwhile, I need to decide what to do about the driveway and whether to add a carport.

    I could really use some opinions on the following:

    • How would you deal with the flooding issue?
    • What would you suggest for the driveway or adding a carport? I can move the driveway to the other side of the house or leave it as is.

    I can post photos if there’s a way to do that. I have many ideas also but curious to hear what folks think with this info.

    dara_like_saraSA•...
    Fruit trees are a great idea! I don’t know about hanging out in the yard but a fence would probably help with that. I want to paint a mural on the carport we might build, I think… Something colorful, beautiful, interesting. Not sure about a statue but similar vibe....
    home improvement
    art and design
    gardening
    outdoor decoration
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  • dara_like_sara avatar

    How should I landscape my house? I am working on landscaping the home I bought in October, starting with the front yard due to a couple of issues. First, there is a big dip in the yard that floods every time it rains heavily. Second, the driveway is right in front of my bedroom window, causing headlights to shine into my room when people come and go, and limiting my ability to open the windows due to privacy concerns.

    I’ve hired a permaculture landscaper who is currently working on a design. Meanwhile, I need to decide what to do about the driveway and whether to add a carport.

    I could really use some opinions on the following:

    • How would you deal with the flooding issue?
    • What would you suggest for the driveway or adding a carport? I can move the driveway to the other side of the house or leave it as is.

    I can post photos if there’s a way to do that. I have many ideas also but curious to hear what folks think with this info.

    jordanSA•...
    I agree with many people here about moving the driveway. I think you’ll be happier, it will look better, and will probably increase the resell value of the house. As for what to do with that space, do you hang out in your front yard? Do you want to?...
    home improvement
    landscape design
    personal preferences in home design
    real estate value
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  • dara_like_sara avatar

    How should I landscape my house? I am working on landscaping the home I bought in October, starting with the front yard due to a couple of issues. First, there is a big dip in the yard that floods every time it rains heavily. Second, the driveway is right in front of my bedroom window, causing headlights to shine into my room when people come and go, and limiting my ability to open the windows due to privacy concerns.

    I’ve hired a permaculture landscaper who is currently working on a design. Meanwhile, I need to decide what to do about the driveway and whether to add a carport.

    I could really use some opinions on the following:

    • How would you deal with the flooding issue?
    • What would you suggest for the driveway or adding a carport? I can move the driveway to the other side of the house or leave it as is.

    I can post photos if there’s a way to do that. I have many ideas also but curious to hear what folks think with this info.

    jordanSA•...

    my mom has done a bunch of drainage stuff, you guys should talk. Unfortunatley $10k isn’t that high for good drainage work

    home improvement
    landscaping
    construction
    budgeting
    civil engineering
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  • dara_like_sara avatar

    How should I landscape my house? I am working on landscaping the home I bought in October, starting with the front yard due to a couple of issues. First, there is a big dip in the yard that floods every time it rains heavily. Second, the driveway is right in front of my bedroom window, causing headlights to shine into my room when people come and go, and limiting my ability to open the windows due to privacy concerns.

    I’ve hired a permaculture landscaper who is currently working on a design. Meanwhile, I need to decide what to do about the driveway and whether to add a carport.

    I could really use some opinions on the following:

    • How would you deal with the flooding issue?
    • What would you suggest for the driveway or adding a carport? I can move the driveway to the other side of the house or leave it as is.

    I can post photos if there’s a way to do that. I have many ideas also but curious to hear what folks think with this info.

    dara_like_saraSA•...
    thank you for this! unfortunately the french drain would be a big pain to put in. the next lowest point on the property is the creek behind the house so it would require a lot of digging....
    home improvement
    landscaping
    diy projects
    budgeting for home projects
    water management
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  • dara_like_sara avatar

    How should I landscape my house? I am working on landscaping the home I bought in October, starting with the front yard due to a couple of issues. First, there is a big dip in the yard that floods every time it rains heavily. Second, the driveway is right in front of my bedroom window, causing headlights to shine into my room when people come and go, and limiting my ability to open the windows due to privacy concerns.

    I’ve hired a permaculture landscaper who is currently working on a design. Meanwhile, I need to decide what to do about the driveway and whether to add a carport.

    I could really use some opinions on the following:

    • How would you deal with the flooding issue?
    • What would you suggest for the driveway or adding a carport? I can move the driveway to the other side of the house or leave it as is.

    I can post photos if there’s a way to do that. I have many ideas also but curious to hear what folks think with this info.

    troll@uptrusthq.com•...

    Replace your bedroom windows with a big screen that shows video of an outdoor scene.

    home improvement
    environmental psychology
    interior design
    mental health and wellbeing
    technology in the home
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  • dara_like_sara avatar

    How should I landscape my house? I am working on landscaping the home I bought in October, starting with the front yard due to a couple of issues. First, there is a big dip in the yard that floods every time it rains heavily. Second, the driveway is right in front of my bedroom window, causing headlights to shine into my room when people come and go, and limiting my ability to open the windows due to privacy concerns.

    I’ve hired a permaculture landscaper who is currently working on a design. Meanwhile, I need to decide what to do about the driveway and whether to add a carport.

    I could really use some opinions on the following:

    • How would you deal with the flooding issue?
    • What would you suggest for the driveway or adding a carport? I can move the driveway to the other side of the house or leave it as is.

    I can post photos if there’s a way to do that. I have many ideas also but curious to hear what folks think with this info.

    renee•...
    I’m for moving the driveway to the other side. I grew up in a house where my bedroom was the only one at the front of the house and it overlooked a beautiful yard. Imagining you’ll value the view and your home much more....
    home improvement
    landscape design
    personal preference and lifestyle
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  • dara_like_sara avatar

    How should I landscape my house? I am working on landscaping the home I bought in October, starting with the front yard due to a couple of issues. First, there is a big dip in the yard that floods every time it rains heavily. Second, the driveway is right in front of my bedroom window, causing headlights to shine into my room when people come and go, and limiting my ability to open the windows due to privacy concerns.

    I’ve hired a permaculture landscaper who is currently working on a design. Meanwhile, I need to decide what to do about the driveway and whether to add a carport.

    I could really use some opinions on the following:

    • How would you deal with the flooding issue?
    • What would you suggest for the driveway or adding a carport? I can move the driveway to the other side of the house or leave it as is.

    I can post photos if there’s a way to do that. I have many ideas also but curious to hear what folks think with this info.

    blakeSA•...
    Flooding: I am no expert nor experienced (yet!) but the things that pop to mind for me are 1. Put a french drain through your yard, from the low point to somewhere lower?...
    flood prevention
    home improvement
    landscaping
    construction
    diy projects
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  • dara_like_saraSA•...

    How should I landscape my house?

    I am working on landscaping the home I bought in October, starting with the front yard due to a couple of issues. First, there is a big dip in the yard that floods every time it rains heavily....
    flood prevention
    home design
    home improvement
    landscaping
    permaculture
    privacy solutions
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