My New House & Workshop

[Curious Hound]

You could buy a trencher pretty cheap on Craigslist or FB Marketplace.

 

[Snoranger]

I have a tree root problem where I have to rent a power auger from Home Depot every 2 years or so and clear the drain from the clean out to the septic tank. It’s not a big deal, takes about 2 hours to rent it, clear the drain pipe, and return it. I’ve been doing that for the past 10 years. It’s a lot cheaper and less work than digging up half the yard to replace some pipes.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I have a tree root problem where I have to rent a power auger from Home Depot every 2 years or so and clear the drain from the clean out to the septic tank. It’s not a big deal, takes about 2 hours to rent it, clear the drain pipe, and return it. I’ve been doing that for the past 10 years. It’s a lot cheaper and less work than digging up half the yard to replace some pipes.

Not near as much fun though.

I rented a little backhoe to fix a tile line blowout... that thing was a hoot to play with.

 

[Curious Hound]

Not near as much fun though.

I rented a little backhoe to fix a tile line blowout... that thing was a hoot to play with.

Last time I rented one, I taught my wife how to operate it before I took it back. That was almost more fun than using it myself.

 

[Jim Oaks]

The roots are under the building.

The sewer line is 1.5 feet under ground coming out from under the house, and I think 4.5 to 5 feet deep where it meets the sewer. I'd have to dig a ditch 97 feet long sloping down to 5' deep.

They sent me an estimate for me to click on and approve so they can schedule it. I haven't done it yet.

 

[Jim Oaks]

Not near as much fun though.

I rented a little backhoe to fix a tile line blowout... that thing was a hoot to play with.

You're hired.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Last time I rented one, I taught my wife how to operate it before I took it back. That was almost more fun than using it myself.

I got the tile project done and spent the rest of the day terrorizing feral trees and brush.

You're hired.

I will also need an airplane.

 

[Jim Oaks]

Here's what the idea is:

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I think the gas line might run a similar path as that blue line.

 

[Curious Hound]

I think the gas line might run a similar path as that blue line.

 

[Curious Hound]

. I'd have to dig a ditch 97 feet long sloping down to 5' deep.

That's going to require a really big diameter tire on your dirtbike trencher.

 

[Uncle Gump]

This kinda gets worse all the time...

 

[Jim Oaks]

Life was a lot easier when I lived in a camper.

 

[Uncle Gump]

How do you eat an elephant?

One bite at a time...

 

[pjtoledo]

I've heard full strength bleach kills tree roots.

 

[Jim Oaks]

Does it kill the tree??