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  1. Tree roots under brick driveway - DIY Home Improvement Forum

    Dec 4, 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. Roots pushing up bricks on patio - DIY Home Improvement Forum

    Jul 19, 2010 · I have a tree, and then around the tree a brick patio. Roots from the tree and pushing up the bricks from the patio. What is the best solution for this? Thanks!

  3. 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 …

  4. Sump Pump Tree roots - DIY Home Improvement Forum

    Mar 14, 2013 · Hello, I've had a sewage pit in the basement installed for about 6 years, it appears tree roots are coming down the pipe that feeds from the toilet. I'm not sure if it was installed improperly, …

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

    Apr 8, 2024 · 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. Bit for drilling wood deep - DIY Home Improvement Forum

    Feb 3, 2025 · I would remove whats possible with a chainsaw and use that for firewood, etc. That stump will burn for days. Ive burned small 12-15" stumps and they smolder for days. Yours being loose from …

  7. Moss/roots around toilet flange - DIY Home Improvement Forum

    Feb 8, 2019 · Roots love water so they will follow the pipe, go through the wax ring and go down the drain searching for it. I agree with you, after you cleared the roots some copper sulfate or root …

  8. 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 …

  9. Grinding small stumps with hand grinder - DIY Home Improvement …

    Mar 14, 2012 · I have a power handheld grinder and I was thinking I could use it to grind down a few small stumps. The biggest stump is about 4" in diameter and I cut it down to 2 or 3" above the …

  10. How to best deal with a fence post where it will be...

    May 10, 2023 · A mature tree that size won't miss any root that you cut, but. the alkaline reaction from the concrete may damage it. Protect and exposed roots with plastic and pour the dryest mix you can …