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Installing Drilled J-Channel - Episode 2 - Installing Pixel Lights on House Roofline
Get your Pixel lights: amzn.to/3kK5pvd
Drill Presses: amzn.to/3TwfptB
SKIL 10" Drill Press: amzn.to/4ddcj4s
WEN 12" Drill Press: amzn.to/3B9NJnT
In this video I show you how I drilled holes for my 12mm individually addressable RGB pixel lights in white metal j channel. They are spaced out three and a half inches and I used a 15/32" drill bit. I got them at my local metal store: RJ8 metalmart.biz/trim-accessories/
You may be able to find them at a similar store local to you. I would have liked to have used some of this LG111 Square Base Trim: images.app.goo.gl/8r1Cno3i9y2Fo4KC8 to put it completely under the eave but I couldn't find any locally.
In this episode install the j-channel that I drilled previously on our house in preparation to install pixels lights.
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How I Wrap Young Arborvitae Trees for Winter - American Pillar Full Speed Ahedge Protect From Snow
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8' tree stakes: amzn.to/3YrgWCQ Burlap Roll 1: amzn.to/48ymn7s Burlap Roll 2: amzn.to/4fymMco This is how I wrap my Arborvitae trees for the winter to protect them from wind and snow.
Snowblower Helicoil Insertion to Fix Stripped / Ruined Sparkplug Threads on my Husqvarna ST227P
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The Thread Sleeve Repair Toolkit: amzn.to/3YPJp6G Ratchet & Socket Set: amzn.to/3C691mQ (Lifetime Warranty) A spare carburetor is a good thing to have: amzn.to/3YyYvfv (sure they can be cleaned but I just had the main black plastic piece break on me when I was removing to clean it. In today's video I show how I cut threads for a helicoil insert to fix my ruined snowblower head spark plug thread...
2.5 Year Update on my American Pillar Full Speed Ahedge Arborvitae Hedge - Lots of Growth!
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Buy Your American Pillars Here: amzn.to/4guuh5x In today's video we check out my American Pillar Arborvitae hedge that I planted 2 1/2 years ago. I'm happy with the growth this summer. 2.5 Year Update on my American Pillar Full Speed Ahedge Arborvitae Hedge - Lots of Growth!
The Best Precision Screwdriver Set with the COOLEST Case of Them All! High-Quality Bits & Tools
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Check out this tool set. It's a great stocking stuffer and has tons of bits including security bits. The Best Precision Screwdriver Set: amzn.to/4e4vpez
Danco Core Puller for Moen Bathtubs or Showers Tutorial to Replace a Cartridge Dripping Faucet
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In this video tutorial I demonstrate how to use the Danco core puller for a Moen shower faucet or bathtub faucet that's leaking. The instructions that came with it are not super great, but it is a very useful and easy to use tool. Here are links to the cartridges and tools: Cartridge Puller Tool: amzn.to/47uW1CW Replacement Cartridge (Commercial Heavy-Duty Brass Version) amzn.to/3ZvZi36 Replace...
Replace Moen Handle Faucet Cartridge - Fix a Leaky Bathtub or Shower Faucet with a Danco Core Puller
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In this video tutorial I replace the cartridge in my Moen Bathtub Faucet because it was drippy. This is a DIY project in most cases. Save over expensive plumber costs. Here are links to the cartridges and tools: Replacement Cartridge (Commercial Heavy-Duty Brass Version) amzn.to/3ZvZi36 Replacement Cartridge (Regular Plastic Version) amzn.to/4ewlHl7 Cartridge Puller Tool: amzn.to/47uW1CW Medium...
Grafting Plums onto my Fruit Cocktail Tree with Various Techniques - Will they take?!
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in this video, a friend of mine helps me graft various plum varieties onto my fruit cocktail tree that I got online. The varieties include black ice, plum, golden nectar, plum, and waneta plum. I'm excited to see if these take as this is my first time doing this!
2 Year Update - American Pillar Full Speed A hedge Arborvitae
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Buy Your American Pillars Here: amzn.to/4guuh5x In today's video we check out my American Pillar Arborvitae hedge that I planted 2 years ago. The first winter I did not wrap them in burlap or use enough tree stakes. Many of them broke off the top or folded to the ground under the weight of the snow drift that we had last winter. I staked them and wrapped in burlap but need to use stronger stake...
Testing & Overview of the Bauer 6 Foot Toilet Auger. Works Great to Snake a Toilet!!!
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In this video I test this massive toilet auger! www.amazon.com/DrainX-T-Junction-Porcelain-Protection-Telescopic/dp/B08H6QRDBD/?tag=murphious0d-20
Easily Clean Your Own Dryer Vents Each Year and Save Money!
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The tool we used: amzn.to/3f81BnQ Same tool, other lengths: amzn.to/3f9MjyE In this video I show how I easily cleaned out our dryer vent. it's recommended to do this annually. For less than the cost of one cleaning to pay someone to do it you can buy the tools yourself and save money each year.
Trying to Straighten up my American Pillar Full Speed Ahedge Arborvitae by Leaning Them Together
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Buy Your American Pillars Here: amzn.to/4guuh5x Will it work? let me know your thoughts in the comments.
Unboxing 52 American Pillar Arborvitae - Full Speed Ahedge Thuja Occidentalis Evergreen Trees
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Buy Your American Pillars Here: amzn.to/4guuh5x I couldn't find these trees locally so I ordered them online - I'm going to plant them in a hedge fashion and plan to do updates on their growth every year or so. Stay Tuned!
Growing Scrub Oak From Acorns - Gambel Oak Brush White Oak - Collect Acorns & Grow Your Own Trees!
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Growing Scrub Oak From Acorns - Gambel Oak Brush White Oak - Collect Acorns & Grow Your Own Trees!
Keep Barn Swallows From Building Nests on Your House or Buildings (and other birds!!)
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Keep Barn Swallows From Building Nests on Your House or Buildings (and other birds!!)
Sift Dirt From Rocks Using Hardware Cloth, a Gorilla Dump Cart, & a Custom Wooden Frame LINK in Desc
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Sift Dirt From Rocks Using Hardware Cloth, a Gorilla Dump Cart, & a Custom Wooden Frame LINK in Desc
Drill Press Jig for Drilling J-Channel for 12mm Smart Pixel LED RGB Permanent Christmas Lights - Ep1
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Drill Press Jig for Drilling J-Channel for 12mm Smart Pixel LED RGB Permanent Christmas Lights - Ep1
Closet Build with Built in Shelves and Closet Rod for a Game Closet and Coat Closet - Full Build
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Closet Build with Built in Shelves and Closet Rod for a Game Closet and Coat Closet - Full Build
Installing a Door Stopper on Hinge Instead of the Ones the Kids Love to Play With DOIIIINNNNG
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Installing a Door Stopper on Hinge Instead of the Ones the Kids Love to Play With DOIIIINNNNG
Re String Mini Christmas Tree with LED Lights from Walmart - Miniature Christmas Tree Restoration
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Re String Mini Christmas Tree with LED Lights from Walmart - Miniature Christmas Tree Restoration
Hanging Shelves from Hobby Lobby with Molly Bolts in Drywall in Bathroom & Bluing Mounting Bolts
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Hanging Shelves from Hobby Lobby with Molly Bolts in Drywall in Bathroom & Bluing Mounting Bolts
Hang a Full-Length Door Mirror in a Girls' Room from WalMart, Target, TJ Maxx, Ross, Amazon, etc.
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Hang a Full-Length Door Mirror in a Girls' Room from WalMart, Target, TJ Maxx, Ross, Amazon, etc.

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  • @danielborth7753
    @danielborth7753 22 дні тому

    Good video but I thought this my have an extension show the snake will go beyond the toilet flange right into the sewer pipe

  • @joesikes128
    @joesikes128 29 днів тому

    Glad yours work. Just bought one this morning and it was the worst tool, I have ever bought. The auger came loose the first time in. The push button keep releasing the auger. The bad thing is Harbor Freight would not let me carry it back to the store. I do not support buying one of these augers!

  • @mcbridecreek
    @mcbridecreek Місяць тому

    The builder IE plumber did not assemble this core into the valve. It came pre assembled and he installed it whole. They wear out over time.

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 Місяць тому

      That makes sense. It just failed earlier than the shower ones even though those get used much more. It is on an exterior wall and the shower ones are not. Not sure if that would make a difference. It probably just failed early.

  • @sowedstory
    @sowedstory Місяць тому

    What state are you in?

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 Місяць тому

      Utah, approximately USDA zone 4a - 6 (locals can't agree)

  • @dadx4334
    @dadx4334 Місяць тому

    It's easier to handle the burlap rolls that are 5.5" - 6" wide instead of anything wider. It's difficult to wrap tightly with wider pieces.

  • @mountaintopper
    @mountaintopper Місяць тому

    This is the way to do it!

  • @dadx4334
    @dadx4334 Місяць тому

    Thread Repair Kit: amzn.to/4ek9y1Y

  • @rentowson
    @rentowson Місяць тому

    They will straighten out. Those look good

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 Місяць тому

      Some of them did straighten out on their own. Some grew kinked and I've been working on mostly straightening them out.

  • @sowedstory
    @sowedstory 2 місяці тому

    Do the ones in the shade get any sunlight? I planted some 2 weeks ago, and I worry there may not be enough sunlight, actually.

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 2 місяці тому

      They all get sunlight. The ones that are seeming to do the best get the least sun (could just be a coincidence thought!) How big are yours?

    • @sowedstory
      @sowedstory 2 місяці тому

      @dadx4334 that's very interesting then. I ordered mine from the same place you did too and they were about 3.5 ft tall from the base. I really hope they do well because mine only are getting afternoon sun for about 4.5 hours a day. Looking forward to more updates! Thanks!

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 2 місяці тому

      @@sowedstory definitely keep them watered well

    • @sowedstory
      @sowedstory 2 місяці тому

      @dadx4334 I've been watering every other day for 30 seconds per tree x2 rounds and got a moisture meter to make sure I'm not overwatering. Hopefully this is enough.

  • @kaylaw.6582
    @kaylaw.6582 2 місяці тому

    I have a acorn and had it sitting on my nightstand for almost a month, then when I looked at it, it was cracked open, and the cap was off. Is it ready to be planted or do I put it in somewhere damp? No roots visible yet. Thank you for your help.

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 2 місяці тому

      If it's a white oak I'd say plant it. If it's red, it needs to go on the refrigerator with a slightly damp paper towel for a few months. Likely it's a white oak and you'll see a little shoot coming out soon

    • @kaylaw.6582
      @kaylaw.6582 2 місяці тому

      @@dadx4334 sad update. It grew mold. And I was told to throw it away ☹️

  • @randomfella8084
    @randomfella8084 3 місяці тому

    Did the transplants from the neighbors garden survive?

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 3 місяці тому

      Yes! They did. They didn't seem to grow as fast as the acorns though. I've found it best to plant acorns straight in the ground instead of in the cups. It seems the cups should only be used for a short period of time. It does make me sad when they remove all the scrub oaks for construction. They could transplant the roots elsewhere.

  • @scottmacpherson6787
    @scottmacpherson6787 3 місяці тому

    I have replaced 3 of these and every time using the puller the moen has snapped inside of the pipe. The house is 10 years old and I would say replace these every couple of years or be prepared to drill and use pliers. No shade on this video but it was all too perfect. I am sure there are several factors such as water hardness etc but don't attempt this unless you can have the water off for a few hours.

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for your input. My house is 6 years old now. I have two other faucet handles that are the same that have yet to fail. I did already buy the replacement heavy duty cartridges but maybe I should change them sooner so that they don't break off like yours did. We are in Utah with very hard water. I plan to install a water softener so maybe that'll help. Did you use the oil each time you installed a new one?

    • @scottmacpherson6787
      @scottmacpherson6787 3 місяці тому

      @@dadx4334 as much oil as I could get on it.

  • @pcallah3442
    @pcallah3442 3 місяці тому

    There are zero "Precision Screwdrivers" in this set. These are only driver bits plus a few other accessories.

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 2 місяці тому

      There is just one screwdriver that you put the bits in.

  •  3 місяці тому

    Double pronged are security bits found in places like airports, hospitals, and schools.

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 3 місяці тому

      Nice. I did not know that. The inverted phillips cracked me up.

  • @a.g.k853
    @a.g.k853 3 місяці тому

    I think the magnets are a magnetizer/demagnetizer set.

    • @sky0kast0
      @sky0kast0 3 місяці тому

      yup ive seen their use

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 3 місяці тому

      yeah, that would be great to magnetize the bits. I did not know it was possible to de-magnetize them though. Now I do! Thanks!

  • @Kafen8d
    @Kafen8d 3 місяці тому

    That looks super clean, I'm gonna pick one up

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 3 місяці тому

      Right on! It's proven useful MANY times so far for us: amzn.to/3zkyxE1

  • @mountaintopper
    @mountaintopper 3 місяці тому

    Easier than I would have thought! My first thought was that something was leaking in the actual tub filler faucet, not behind the handle. Thanks for the video!

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 3 місяці тому

      You and me both!

  • @fabianasantos2999
    @fabianasantos2999 4 місяці тому

    Great video and your daughter is so beautiful, but the Wal-Mart mirror doesn't come with brackets. If you can show us or leave the information, it would be perfect.

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 2 місяці тому

      Hi, thank you so much. I added links in the video description

  • @christopherklein8434
    @christopherklein8434 5 місяців тому

    My effort is unfortunately larger

  • @Barbee_Sweetzz
    @Barbee_Sweetzz 6 місяців тому

    We have had Barn Swallows for years. This year they found a temporary roost lower to the ground on something I had set out there. I have cleaned so many bird droppings. When they discovered that temporary low perch this year, they left me a present Bird Mites!! I will be trying the bird spikes. Thanks so much.

  • @sterlgirlceline
    @sterlgirlceline 7 місяців тому

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @nthnrnz33
    @nthnrnz33 8 місяців тому

    04/27/24. Great first step! Hilarious! We have a septic system in a five year old home and tried all DIY non-chemical tricks. I went to Harbor Freight this morning, bought the exact same tool and it worked in minutes! Great recommendation!

  • @michaelclegg2525
    @michaelclegg2525 8 місяців тому

    I don’t know how they were shipped that they are so bent. Obviously not good. They will most likely straighten once planted but since they are being transplanted the plant will put most of its energy into root growth the first year. I would advise that they be staked for the first two years anyway for protection. Don’t know where you live but where I am at in S.E. Michigan wind and snow will do the same thing to them until the single central leader is strong enough. I just planted 12 -6ft. American pillars and staked them all. Good luck and best wishes on a great choice.

  • @jimbojackson2900
    @jimbojackson2900 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for the update!!

  • @jr6547
    @jr6547 8 місяців тому

    You didn’t use the full 6ft. Read the instructions.

  • @RachelleDThompson
    @RachelleDThompson 8 місяців тому

    So did they work?? I dont mind birds, but I dont want them where I am sitting on my patio, and I dont like the bird droppings all over and having to wash my pillows and cushions weekly.

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 8 місяців тому

      Yes they did! We did have some try to nest there and they gave up and probably went to somewhere much easier.

  • @terrylassiter3107
    @terrylassiter3107 8 місяців тому

    Don’t work good. They were sitting on my spikes and started a nest down in them. They are an aggravating problem.

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 8 місяців тому

      Sorry to hear, luckily ours are not so stubborn and must have found other places.

  • @Charles-lane277
    @Charles-lane277 8 місяців тому

    Car scratch remover removes scratches on the inside of the bowl,just take a wet dry vac and suction out all of the water and then dry it off with a paper towel any excess moisture,then just apply some scratch removal compound and it should be good as new...trust me it works I do it all the time

  • @SamKorn-The_Real_One
    @SamKorn-The_Real_One 11 місяців тому

    Did you do any cold shocking? I have read that they need to be cold for a few months before they will sprout. I have a bunch that I’ve had in my fridge that I harvested early fall. It’s been 3 months now so I’m about to plant them.

    • @mountaintopper
      @mountaintopper 10 місяців тому

      Red oak acorns do need stratification. These are a white oak variety and do not need that.

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 10 місяців тому

      Correct!

  • @mnjimmy21
    @mnjimmy21 11 місяців тому

    Any updated photos? How have they done in the ground? Did you amend your soil in any way? How much were the plants?

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 10 місяців тому

      I will be making an updated video in a couple months once everything has thawed out and I've unwrapped them. It was almost two years ago that I purchased them. 52 of them for $1,153.88 including taxes and shipping. That comes out to $22.19 per tree after taxes.

  • @mnjimmy21
    @mnjimmy21 11 місяців тому

    Have you ever had a flower in a hanging basket wilt over when it needed 🌊 water and after watering it straightened right up in 2 hours? These trees have been out of the sun 🌞 and in a shipping box for ? 2 days... Give them some sun ☀️ and water, mother nature will do the rest ✅

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 10 місяців тому

      They did not straighten up on their own. I had to stake them the following spring. Right now they are wrapped in burlap under a snow bank. Hopefully they'll put on size this year. Some are about 6' tall, others smaller than they started out as because the first winter I didn't stake or burlap them and tops broke off from the weight of snow.

  • @PhyllisGlassup2TheBrim
    @PhyllisGlassup2TheBrim 11 місяців тому

    Wow what a miserable sod you are. They won't ever hit you. It's a great thing for kids to watch them building their nests from mud, with an adult explaining the process and letting them know that nature is interesting, that they help humans buy flying about all day catching mosquitoes, and other stinging and biting insects. They also in decline so encouraging them to rear babies and protecting their nest from predators is a decent thing to do. Or you can be like you. Hating and fearing nature, ensuring the species declines even further and rearing small humans with the same fear and hatred of nature. Hopefully there are enough of us who want to encourage them and *not* want to see them extinct. I found this video as I was searching for plans to make nest cups to attach to my home in order to *encourage* them. A pair nested in my portacabin last summer. I store my animal feed in there and they nested literally a foot above my head. When I needed to go in, I knocked on the wall and called "I'm coming in" and waited for one of the parents to fly out through the open door before I went in to collect what I needed. Of course I never looked at them or the nest and I hummed or sang a I worked , so as to reassure the sitting hen (predators are silent, so noise means you aren't about to sneak up). I was so proud of *my* swifts and was sad to see them leave England last autumn to fly back to Africa. I will welcome them back again in the Spring and provide a more suitable nest place for them.

  • @ViralAwakening
    @ViralAwakening Рік тому

    They will straighten fine just plant them

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 10 місяців тому

      I wish the would have. The following season I had to stake most of them

  • @dogsareawomansbestfriend
    @dogsareawomansbestfriend Рік тому

    I tried growing Oak Trees but the squirrels dug them out. So I decided to grow inside. Watching how the roots grow, I'm in trouble. It became TOO cold to plant outside and The pot I put them in is only 3" high. ANY HELP? I have over 5 growing!😢

    • @mountaintopper
      @mountaintopper 10 місяців тому

      Sorry for the late reply. UA-cam does a poor job letting me know when there are new comments... You can always transplant them into a large cup or pot. I'm not certain that sprouting them in cups is the best idea. The tap root grows very aggressively but in a cup it just goes around in circles. Last fall I planted several on a bare hillside as an experiment. I'm hoping to see them sprout in the next couple of months.

  • @mikemarty2406
    @mikemarty2406 Рік тому

    I also read the extension report that they don't propagate easily doing this, but I am glad I came across your video. Picked up a bunch of acorns late September in Corner Canyon and now they are happy little plants. Thanks for posting this!

    • @mountaintopper
      @mountaintopper 10 місяців тому

      I'm so happy to hear! I had some sprout just by immediately putting them in a ziploc bag and storing in my closet, no water or anything! I kept some in my fridge and window sill as well with damp paper towels. Most of them sprouted. I've also read the report you're referring to, I think they mention that maybe because squirrels find them first? Not sure! They sprout easily. Let me know how they grow for you. I planted some last fall by picking, then immediately planting in the ground. I'm hopeful that they will sprout (if they haven't already) and grow.

  • @Shelleebug
    @Shelleebug Рік тому

    Cool! Thanks for this 😊

  • @steelonius
    @steelonius Рік тому

    How have your trees fared? At the end of the video you asked for advice. I also am no expert and am just learning. I read with current tree planting, at least as I am trying to study it for and ISA certification, it is suggested not to make any soil amendments such as the soil conditioner mixed in. Fertilizers seem to be suggested as alright, when needed but not soil amendments. It's suggested to let the tree grow in the native soil in your area right from planting. Regardless, I hope they are doing well. I think the scrub oak are cool trees. Thanks for sharing.

    • @mountaintopper
      @mountaintopper 10 місяців тому

      They are all still alive but growing slowly!

  • @Anonomush_oranges
    @Anonomush_oranges Рік тому

    What kind of growth rate can one expect? I have a septic leach field I want to cover but not if i takes 10 years. I am at 7100' in NM with about 10" rain per year. I have native plants on the property.

    • @mountaintopper
      @mountaintopper 10 місяців тому

      So far they have grown very slowly but I'm afraid it was because I sprouted them in cups. I think they will do much better if you plant them directly in the ground so that the early and aggressive taproot can grow straight down instead of around in circles in the cup. They are not a fast-growing tree.

  • @adamrocklin9942
    @adamrocklin9942 Рік тому

    Hey brother I appreciate the video. Question for you. Do you just leave the acorn in the shell or do you crack that open too. Also, do you just lay the acorn on top of the soil in your cups or do you put a finger down and drop it inside there

    • @mountaintopper
      @mountaintopper 10 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I leave them in the shell.

  • @Lillybidillie
    @Lillybidillie Рік тому

    I'm curious did it work? I'm so sick of their dirty filth and want to keep then away next spring

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 10 місяців тому

      Yes, it works. I've seen them try to land there and one stubborn still tried to build a nest on them but was unsuccessful.

  • @a3_a3
    @a3_a3 Рік тому

    any video update to see what they look like planted? how many made it through the first year?

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 10 місяців тому

      I will have to do an update. Right now they are wrapped in burlap and under a snow pile.

  • @valloryclardy-stokes1605
    @valloryclardy-stokes1605 Рік тому

    Most of mine arrived bent like this in early April from Great Gardens. I did NOT stake them, and they all have straightened up on their own.

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 10 місяців тому

      glad to hear. I ended up staking my the next spring because they still were pretty bent.

  • @joyfullife7778
    @joyfullife7778 Рік тому

    Wow! You are the one missing out! Barn swallows are the most beautiful birds. This is the second year they have had babies at my front door. I love having front row seats watching them grow. I just hose off the patio. The parents actually try to clean up most of the poop. They are much cleaner birds than pigeons or sparrows. Bird poop is not a big deal like a gross litter box. I prefer the birds! :) Barn swallows have nested with us for thousands of years. My mama bird Shiloh understand her name and basic human language. They have never dive bombed me. I guess everyone has a different experience. I truly love barn swallows!

  • @stevepainter9584
    @stevepainter9584 Рік тому

    This would never work. Also, it looks horrendous. Swallows will actually and English sparrows, other bird species will use the spikes to build on. The spikes will make the location even better because it holds up the debris or mud and prevents if from falling. Much better options than this. Do not waste your money.

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 10 місяців тому

      They have worked great for us. Nobody has ever noticed the spikes and I don't notice them either as I come and go. We did have one try to build a nest in the spikes last season but gave up after depositing a small amount of mud and straw. I'm sure other things work better but this has been great for us, and was super easy to install.

    • @Guacs1985
      @Guacs1985 8 місяців тому

      Agreed this worked great for me too

  • @sterlgirlceline
    @sterlgirlceline Рік тому

    Mine were shipped bent also. I wish I would have asked for replacements. I ended up having to stake them all and they are still all screwed up 9 months later. It appears as of the full speed a hedge people grow from slim, little cuttings so they are just scraggly, thin, flimsy, little branches versus being an actual triangle tree like you see in legitimate tree farms. The American Pillars aren’t in big box stores so not many other options unfortunately: Mime are barely growing at all as well. How did your end up handing this issue. If you kept them, how are they doing?

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 10 місяців тому

      I was initially impressed by how tall they were but they bent over the tops to fit them into smaller shipping boxes. They are doing okay now but the top broke off of many from snow. I have since staked them and wrap in burlap in the winter.

  • @91tempus
    @91tempus Рік тому

    U suck.

  • @jimbojackson2900
    @jimbojackson2900 Рік тому

    Hey do u have a update on how they are growing?

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 10 місяців тому

      They are growing at different rates. I will do an update in a couple of months.

  • @BASSER81
    @BASSER81 Рік тому

    This is my first time experiencing Swallows nesting having moved to a new location in Ireland. I never had it happen before so for me I’m intrigued by them and don’t want to disturb them. But the poop is seriously bad. I want to leave the current nest and leave them in peace. This house is a new build and I think maybe we’ve taken over their habitat. I will try these spikes but my house is crazy high and a ladder won’t reach! Anyway they’re nice little creatures it’s just the droppings that a serious issue

    • @joyfullife7778
      @joyfullife7778 Рік тому

      Just hose off your patio. Bird poop doesn't even smell. Cleaning up the dog poop in the backyard is more work. Please allow them to stay and finish raising their babies. Blessings! :)

    • @BASSER81
      @BASSER81 Рік тому

      @@joyfullife7778 I killed them in the end. Only joking of course I let them rare their young. I enjoy watching them grown. But one actually came into the house and it was hard work capturing it!

    • @joyfullife7778
      @joyfullife7778 Рік тому

      @@BASSER81 My mama bird Shiloh is one of the babies from last year. I took lots of pics and recognized her by her markings. She was also the last baby to leave the nest. It's amazing because she remembered me after flying so far to South Africa and then back to the midwest. She knows her name and she understands basic human language. I have dozens of videos fo the barn swallows from last year and this year. I need to just take the time to post these. Little birds have facial recognition too!

  • @monnauy1343
    @monnauy1343 Рік тому

    Can you give us an update? Did it work? Were they gone and never came back?

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 10 місяців тому

      Yes, they left. This past summer one tried to build a nest in the spikes but gave up after deposited a minimal amount of mud, straw, sticks, etc.

    • @RachelleDThompson
      @RachelleDThompson 8 місяців тому

      @@dadx4334 Mine do not use a ledge, just the corner with no ledge

  • @snakehandler87
    @snakehandler87 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing sir

    • @dadx4334
      @dadx4334 10 місяців тому

      You're welcome. This has proven to work for me.