About 52 results
Open links in new tab
  1. Tree roots under brick driveway - DIY Home Improvement Forum

    Dec 5, 2023 · I have a clay brick driveway and the very last space is messed up by the tree roots of the oak right next to it. The pavers company suggests to remove all the affected and use a stump grinder …

  2. Sewer tree root issues. How to seal clay pipe.

    Jan 29, 2021 · Clear out roots here at B, seal the connection here? (which I am not sure how to seal, yet). Cost roughly $300 or less. Option-2: Install new PVC lines, which now goes from B2. Discard …

  3. My Septic drainfield must be filled with roots, what do I do?

    Apr 25, 2009 · Having a yard filled with huge old Oak and Acorn trees makes for some nice shade, but has it's problems. I've been having problems with the septic tank filling up. That I had to use a Saws …

  4. Corrugated downspout "Drains" totally clogged - DIY Home …

    Jan 3, 2025 · Client has a home with several black corrugated pipes that seem to be totally jammed up. Therefore all water is just overflowing right near the foundation. No good. Anyone ever had any …

  5. Asking pros for experiences with septic system chambers...

    Jul 30, 2009 · The way cool part is I can drive over the leach field and or use it for parking, no paving. Runs parallel to my home 30 feet away. Compared to 4" pipe this is the cats meow. I would bet it is …

  6. Cheap root cutting auger - DIY Home Improvement Forum

    Feb 24, 2016 · I have roots about 10 feet down a 2" sewer pipe. I have a regular spiral bit hand held auger but the bit is not well suited for cutting roots and it's not changeable. I don't want to spend over …

  7. How to kill trees growing between cement walls and black...

    Aug 6, 2021 · This could take years and it might induce root sprouts as the trees try to survive. There are two herbicide approaches: you can foliar spray the the crown with glyphosate or triclopyr …

  8. How big should hole be for planting tree? - DIY Home Improvement …

    Apr 29, 2022 · I've been reading that when planting a container tree that the hole should be 2.5-3x wider than the root ball and that the top of the root ball should be about 2-3" above the ground.. I also read …

  9. digging up a burning bush - DIY Home Improvement Forum

    Apr 24, 2010 · I've got a burning bush that I am assuming is 30+ years old. Over the past year, is has been slowly having large branches die and the winter pretty much did it in. Does anyone know what …

  10. Stump Removal - Come Along vs Farm Jack - DIY Home Improvement …

    Apr 11, 2017 · For those, I cut through the roots and used the jack to lift the stump up out of the ground. The sound of roots cracking under the pressure of the farm jack is a sweet sound when pulling stumps.