Foundation crack
How bad is this crack? I just noticed it today but I assume it’s been there a while and happened after an earth earthquake we had a few months ago. Is this something I can just fill in with mortar and keep an eye on? I plan on reaching out to our insurance company to see if they’ll pay for it but if not we’re pretty strapped for cash at the moment.
Do fragrant herbs repel wasps?
Figure this was a good place to ask. My whole block has a horrible wasp issue. All my neighbors seem to just be killing them as they see them with raid or something, which hasent helped much. My plan was to use a vinegar/water mix with a few drops of peppermint oil and go around the house and spray it in the areas i cant have them for immediate action. But i also hear you can plant some herbs like lemon balm and mint to help keep them away from certain areas. I’m not sure how true this is so I figured id ask. I already have some lavender, lemond balm, and catmint plants i can move around. P.S. i know they’re necessary and good to have around, but my 2 year old is allergic and loves to play in the yard.
Best way to grow strawberries
We’re planning on growing strawberries this year. I was planning on putting them in pots with plant hangers on the sunny side of the fence, my wife suggested building a vertical tower with some dollar store tri-pots. Both ideas make sense to me so i wanted to see if anyone had any experience/advice on what’s the best way, or if it doesn’t matter, or if there’s a much better idea that we haven’t thought of. Thanks in advance!
First hardwood cuttings
After only 2 weeks 4 of my 5 hardwood apple tree cuttings already have a little bit of root growth! It’s not much, I could joke and say you need a microscope to see it and not be far off but it feels like such an accomplishment and a little like magic. It’s my first time propagating from cuttings and I’m absolutely amazed that I essentially stuck some sticks in dirt and they’re turning into trees.
Even workload
miscarriage
My wife and I had a miscarriage last week. We were 11 weeks along but our baby only grew to 8 weeks. It’s been devastating. I’m hoping to get some advice from anyone who’s been through it. - what can I do to help my wife? She’s in physical pain which seems to be overriding the emotional pain, but I’m sure it will hit in due time and want to be able to help her the best that I can. - our 15 month old obviously doesn’t know what’s going on, but it seems like he’s noticed a change of energy. Its hard to play with him like I normally do. I love him to bits, I just don’t have the energy but I need to make sure he knows he’s loved. - we were able to collect the fetus as it passed naturally , we would like to do something to memorialize our unborn child but don’t know what. - how can I take care of myself while taking care of my family through these times. Thanks for any advice.
