Recent content by sly like Coyote

Quote: This, and this again - know who to talk to, and talk to them first. Then get it in writing to show to the door-to-door mooks in the compliance office down the hall when they show up again. I'd also be interested in the section that ordinance is in. Sounds like it might be within the...

Quote: It looks like he used untreated wood and neglected to cover with a good barrier before backfilling. If so, that particular structure isn't going to last long; the wood will rot away in a hurry, especially in a wet climate. It also looks like he might have built with 'slats' instead of a...