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That would seem to be the hummingbirds training the human...😆 Anything red in view? Ours are quick to investigate any fleck of red, anything sparkling, and every spray of water. Ours love to clean out spiderwebs, especially of ants. All the best, Peter

As most of my battery powered tools are Makita, so that's what I bought. (XPG01Z 18V LXT) To me, the Milwaukee M18 design is similar, and I know folks who like theirs. Despite knowing lots of folks with DeWalt battery tools, I can't recall seeing the DeWalt version of a battery grease gun...

Nice!

Where in Canada are you? There are parts of Canada where barges/aquatic excavators are more common, but I can't see that as being cheap, but location is everything. How much sand/silt is in the pond now? i.e. What amount of excavation are we talking about, and what is the goal? Assuming you...

3hrs seems like a heck of a job. I have found a long extension hose to speed things up a lot here, as does some version of a locking fitting. The standard "LocknLube" fitting doesn't fit into a couple of key spots on my tractor, so I use one from Anzo which is smaller. For truly awkward...

Makes sense to me. If it isn't frequent, I'd be inclined to do as you have been doing, or try the excelsior grid. I have never really tried to use geogrids in small segments, but perhaps screening might be an alternative. Around here, some folks bury 1/4-1/2" stainless steel mesh/screen below...

We've had the postmaster or sheriff out a few times in the past, complete with them getting fingerprints off of the mailbox, but we never heard the end of it. My perception is that unless the authorities happen to bust the thieves with mail addressed to someone else, not a lot happens, but when...

@QRTRHRS There's always a Ft. Knox mailbox... https://fortknoxmailbox.com/ We put one in years ago and now about half of the folks on the hill have them. We've had a couple of scratches from folks trying, but (knock on wood) no successes yet. I assume that someone will try to drive over ours...

How often does this happen? Do you have any constraints? Some stones to break the force of the water? Or just a big stone to spears the water? Getting some of the water off the driveway elsewhere? Putting into a drain, with drainage pipe? Putting in some geogrid to break the force of the water...

May you have many more in good health! Thanks for asking! Yes, I went down a similar rabbit hole when @Popgadget posted the HF torque sticks. I do a lot more with a battery impact driver these days than an air tool, but I do have them, so 1/2" isn't a deal breaker. I do use a drill, using the...

Sorry. Have you thought of helping out with a local youth group? All the best, Peter

Know any in 3/8 or hex drive without adapters? All the best, Peter

I have a Skil pole saw that I work the heck out of. Bought it with a coupon a while back for not much. Is it built to DeWalt or Makita standards? No. Does the battery take longer to charge because the charger doesn't have a fan? Yes, so extra batteries are important for long pruning/trimming...

I have kind of a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde approach to purchases. Things that I think I will use over and over again, I have no trouble moving up a notch or three on quality for better design, easier use, whatever. Things I don't know if I will ever use more than once in a blue moon... For...

Welcome to TBN! Can you provide some more detail? What have you done to troubleshoot? Was this sudden onset, or gradual? All the best, Peter