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It seems this young rabbit doesn’t know much about the world 🤔
It came right up to us while we were talking with our next door neighbor😊

#Rabbit #Wildlife #Photography #Nature #Driveway #SmallAnimal

thankful for the rain today!! Only took a few days for the new grass/clover/flower mix to sprout!!
🌱 🌱 🌱

Going to get hot this week so I am very glad it has begun successfully now.
#driveway #yardwork #diy #portalberni

tiny green leaves sprout from dirt and sand

a wide view shows a hint of green over the brown strips in the driveway

Oh, I'll just clean out that shallow bottom-of-the-sloping-driveway drain basin, I thought, a couple of hours ago. It catches rainwater in front of garage door.

Well, turns out it's not shallow, it's full of muck, composting leaves, soil and every bug known to humanity.

Not sure when it was last cleaned, but I hope it was a long time ago, 'cuz I don't want to face that much gunk every year.

Done yours recently?

#homeOwnership #chores #driveway

Here is the progression over the past ten years! A long way from the cement driveway that allowed the car, and the rain, into the basement! #selfie #diy #yardwork #driveway #gardening
https://mstdn.chrisalemany.ca/@chris/114572233613936652

GOT'ER DONE.

It started to drizzle and there was no way on this earth I was gonna let the lawn soil get all waterlogged before I added the last little bits needed. So I heaved one more load of drain rock back into the dolley and finished it off.

Needng to charge the car was a good motivator! 😂 🚙 ⚡️

I really didnt want to put this off another week! Done! 🙌

#selfie #diy #yardwork #driveway #gardening

i'll look from above and the front of the driveway with a purple azalea to the right and a red azalea that is finished blooming and starting to lose its petals beside it. The driveway is flat with dark brown earth closest to us, followed by a strip of drainage rock about a foot wide a strip of dirt between the two tracks also about a foot wide, and then another track of gravel, followed by the side of the driveway for this with clean dirt to flat slate stones where the doors of the car are. There are also two hydrangea bushes towards the middle of the far side and an apple tree in a garden box.

Of view from the end of the driveway shows the two strips, nice and flat going up to the edge of the blue house

Are you from behind the strips with the car parked on the gravel. The car is slightly crooked to the left.

So close to finishing! Had a standing appointment at 3 so had to stop just short.

Might try to finish it after dinner. Supposed to rain tomorrow, it would be good for seeding the grass/clover!

Body is sooo sore, mostly from shovelling the drain rock which is simultaneously slippery on a shovel and heavy to lift and cart around. But the end is near!

Positioning the slate slabs at the car doors. Only had 3 left from the pond project. We’ll get another load of those in time.
#selfie #diy #yardwork #driveway #gardening

The dirt filled most of the track where the rocks used to be.

Laying out a layer of lawn soil over the dirt and levelling the sides and middle and prepping them for the stepping stones.

The rocks in the tracks almost to the end!

called it quits at 2:30 so I could go grab the load of lawn soil Ill need to finish it off tomorrow. Almost got all the rocks replaced with the clay from the backyard but not quite fast enough. 😓 All good. It should be complete tomorrow and we'll be able to plant the clover/alt grass!

turned into a warm day.
phew. #selfie #diy #yardwork #driveway #gardening

The two tracks are nearly full of golden brown coloured clay. This will bring the level up to just below the level of the grass then I will put down the cloth fabric before putting the drain rock down again.

A small trailer is filled to the brim with dark soil that has quite a bit of sand in it for improved drainage. We need that around here when everything is Clay heart pan.

was an early start this morning. The challenge with doing things DIY is sometimes you do the wrong thing... usually it's not a big deal, and this wasn't, but it was a lot of shovelling to remove the drain rock I had put down.

After lunch I will start with what I should have done in the first place. Add in a bunch of dirt from the back to bring it close to the final level, get the a final load of top soil and then just put down a thin layer of rock.

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#selfie #diy #yardwork #driveway #gardening

a first photo toward the driveway shows two tracks of white drain rock with brown dirt between and on the sides. There is a blue house behind. Ne of the tracks has been emptied of gravel.

a selfie of me after the first track was emptied. I am sweaty and making an exhaling big lips face. I am in the car (i had to take a load of stuff to the dump/recycling centre

Another picture of the tracks but they are now devoid of rocks.

Shock parking loophole: Strangers can park on your driveway (and it’s not illegal)

Motoring experts are offering homeowners advice on what preventative measures to take to ensure strangers can’t use their driveways.

Rule 243 of the Highway Code provides a list of different places where drivers must not park, including near school entrances and bus stops, within ten metres of a junction, and anywhere that prevents access to emergency services.

Parking on private driveways, however, is classed as trespassing which is a civil matter, meaning that neither police nor the council have the right to remove the vehicle because it’s on private property.

In this unfortunate situation, it’s important for homeowners not to take matters into their own hands and try to remove the car themselves, as this can get them prosecuted for vandalism.

It’s best to try and resolve the problem by speaking to the other party, and if it still keeps happening regularly, homeowners may need to take legal action.

To prevent these issues, homeowners can restrict access to their driveways by putting out removable parking bollards, traffic cones, or expandable barriers when they’re not at home.

Clear and visible “No Parking” or “Private Driveway” signage can also act as deterrents, as well as installing a driveway gate or cameras.

Some homeowners are even turning the inconvenience into an opportunity by renting out their driveways when not in use.

A survey revealed nearly a quarter of Brits are renting out their driveways, or considering it, to earn extra income and make use of unused space, particularly in areas near stadiums, arenas, and city centres, where parking spots can be scarce during bigger events.

This is especially popular in the football community, where households living near stadiums can earn hundreds per football season by allowing fans to use their driveways on game days.

John Wilmot, CEO of car leasing comparison site LeaseLoco.com said: “Many homeowners are shocked to find out that a stranger parking in their driveway is not actually a criminal offence, despite it being a clear violation of personal space.

“This legal grey area can be frustrating, especially if you live in a busy area where it happens regularly, so it’s important to take steps to prevent unwanted parking in the first place.

“While the most effective way to protect your property is installing a driveway gate, putting out simple deterrents like parking bollards or posts, cones and signs can also help to prevent strangers from parking in your driveway.

“On the flip side, if you live near venues or in busy areas, this situation can be turned into an opportunity, as you could allow other motorists to park in your driveway – on your own terms.

“Renting out your driveway when you’re not using it is becoming increasingly popular and can be a great way to earn some extra income.

“If you do find yourself in a situation where you come home and see a stranger parking on your property, remember to never take matters into your own hands, or it can land you in serious trouble.

“Start off with a calm conversation, and if the issues persist, you may need to take legal action.”

#driveway #motoring #parking

a black hatchback car parked on the road

My son and I placed our base blocks for our cabin/house that is suppose to be here May 5th litteraly less then a week away! I’m so excited!!! He was a big help held the tape measure while I placed the bricks!

#solarinverter #solarcontroller #Ecoworthy #solarenergy #solarsystem #renogy #Battery #offgrid #solarinstallation #PowMr #gravel #driveway #raincatchment #watercollection #chickens #chickencoop #yardgoals #yard #nature #naturelovers

Three rogue traders from same family prosecuted for dodgy driveway and home improvement work

Three rogue traders from the same family have been sentenced following a trading standards investigation into their illegal activities.

In a prosecution brought by Bridgend County Borough Council, the investigation was launched following complaints from residents about shoddy work and suspicious trading practices undertaken by a company called Fix A Drive Limited.

Officers found that Michael Cassidy, his father William Cassidy and sister Charlotte Cassidy had agreed contracts for driveway and home improvement works at two addresses in Bridgend County Borough.

Michael Cassidy was listed as the director of the company and a named signatory for the bank account. However, this was in name only, and he was found to have played a smaller part in the deception.

His father William Cassidy, who was referred to as ‘the Boss’, played a primary role in obtaining and performing work on the homes of the two complainants.

The court heard that large upfront payments were taken for the work and when challenged by the victims, William Cassidy would act in an aggressive manner and intimidate the victims into paying. Any work that was done was of a poor standard and upon assessment by an independent surveyor, was found to have little to no value.

Ms Cassidy also fraudulently used credit cards to pay for materials for these contracts and upon realising their cards had been used in this way, the innocent parties were successful in making a claim against their credit card companies to obtain the monies back. This meant that the local companies from whom the materials were purchased were left thousands of pounds out of pocket.

The rogue trading family members worked together to gain as much money as they could from their victims using tactics such as intimidation and grooming as well as taking advantage of vulnerabilities. William and Michael Cassidy were sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on 6 March 2025, and Charlotte Cassidy was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on 2 April 2025.

William Cassidy had pleaded guilty to the offences against him at an earlier court hearing. Two of these were under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 for poor quality work and his threatening and aggressive nature. The other was under the Fraud Act for demanding money from victims despite telling them they didn’t need to pay anything until the work was finished. William Cassidy was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment.

After also entering guilty pleas to one offence under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 relating to poor quality work, and one offence relating to money laundering, Michael Cassidy was sentenced to 21 weeks imprisonment suspended for 21 months and 200 hours community service.

Following a guilty plea, Charlotte Cassidy was sentenced to an 18-month sentence, suspended for 24 months, 10 hours unpaid work, a 20 day rehabilitation programme and an electric tag is to be installed for 4months alongside a 8pm to 6am curfew.

Welcoming the outcome of the prosecution, Cllr Hywel Williams, Bridgend council’s Cabinet Member for Finance and Performance said: “Once again, this case demonstrates the importance of choosing a reputable trader when contemplating any work on your property.

“The residents and their families have been through an extremely difficult time as a result of engaging the Cassidy family. All rogue trading or doorstep crime incident is upsetting, but the despicable behaviours seen in this case are on another level, and include the grooming of a vulnerable resident as well as an attempt to steal a large sum of money from his pension by impersonating him.

“The outcome in this case should serve as a wake-up call for any other rogue traders contemplating work in Bridgend County Borough. Complaints of this nature will always be investigated by our Shared Regulatory Service, and we will not hesitate to take appropriate action.”

(Lead image: Ham / CC BY-SA 3.0)

#BridgendCountyBoroughCouncil #construction #driveway #homeImprovements #prosecution #rogueTrader #TradingStandards

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Oh nice, my favourite Latvian Youtuber also fixed his driveway with woodchips.

Has a video showing after and before: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT2dzGa6XWk

You need to renew them occasionally, but then the same applies to gravel, only gravel sucks otherwise and does not biodegrade into fertilizer, it just sinks in and makes grass grow on top but very poorly, which is the situation whe have now (there's old gravel underneath most of our grass/mud).

#WoodChips #Driveway #Homestead

Apparently woodchips work better than gravel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-zc113e8L8

This guy speaks of a "Mud Season", which means he must be living in similar climate 😁

#WoodChips #Mulch #Driveway #DIY

Man Has $227,000 “#Unstealable” #Car Stolen Less Than 60 Hours After Buying It

https://www.odditycentral.com/auto/man-has-227000-unstealable-car-stolen-less-than-60-hours-after-buying-it.html

An #Englishman who had his #luxurySUV #stolen from his #driveway less than 60 hours after driving it home claims the #dealership assured him that the #vehicle was “unstealable”.

John, a 45-year-old man from Warwickshire, UK, bought a £183,000 ($227,000) Range Rover 2024 SV Edition One