Welcome to City-Data.com Forum!
U.S. CitiesCity-Data Forum Index
Go Back   City-Data Forum > General Forums > Garden
 [Register]
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
View detailed profile (Advanced) or search
site with Google Custom Search

Search Forums  (Advanced)
Reply Start New Thread
 
Old 02-05-2024, 07:41 PM
 
Location: Kentucky Bluegrass
28,890 posts, read 30,251,580 times
Reputation: 19087

Advertisements

Quote:
Originally Posted by Parnassia View Post
Is there enough slack in the cord that you can tuck it under the doorsill frame? IMHO, any "thin" cord (that may translate into lack of insulation or not intended for outdoor use) running across an entrance long term is just asking for trouble. It's going to need adjustment over and over again, it will get stepped on, tripped over, snagged, putting strain on connections and plugs, abraded by dirt, degraded by UV exposure, and eventually damaged exposing the bare wire. Bare "hot" wire exposed to the elements isn't a good thing. I'd install hard wired lights on the wall over your bushes. Either that or mount cordless battery powered lights.
No, unfortunately there isn't anywhere under the door frame that I could do that...it's sealed.
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message

 
Old 02-05-2024, 07:42 PM
 
Location: Kentucky Bluegrass
28,890 posts, read 30,251,580 times
Reputation: 19087
I have decided to get a door mat and thank you all very much for the advice, greatly appreciate you all.

Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 02-05-2024, 09:11 PM
 
Location: Sandy Eggo's North County
10,292 posts, read 6,813,150 times
Reputation: 16839
Let us know, how it works for you.
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 02-06-2024, 04:47 AM
 
Location: Free State of Florida
25,689 posts, read 12,772,161 times
Reputation: 19258
Shrubs right next to your front door on both sides is a great hiding place for bad guys.

They pop out of the darkness just as your fumbling for your keys.
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 02-06-2024, 08:28 AM
 
Location: Kentucky Bluegrass
28,890 posts, read 30,251,580 times
Reputation: 19087
Quote:
Originally Posted by beach43ofus View Post
Shrubs right next to your front door on both sides is a great hiding place for bad guys.

They pop out of the darkness just as your fumbling for your keys.
yeah, I thought of that, we shall see, they are artifical in high urns, but I don't believe it will matter? LOL
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 02-06-2024, 09:41 AM
 
Location: Indianapolis, East Side
3,067 posts, read 2,394,719 times
Reputation: 8441
That's just another reason to get the floor cord protector. It'll trip up anyone lurking about.
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 02-07-2024, 12:01 PM
 
Location: Kentucky Bluegrass
28,890 posts, read 30,251,580 times
Reputation: 19087
Quote:
Originally Posted by NORTY FLATZ View Post
Let us know, how it works for you.
Got the mat today not only works like a charm but also looks great
Thanks to everyone
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.

Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.


Reply
Please update this thread with any new information or opinions. This open thread is still read by thousands of people, so we encourage all additional points of view.

Quick Reply
Message:


Over $104,000 in prizes was already given out to active posters on our forum and additional giveaways are planned!

Go Back   City-Data Forum > General Forums > Garden

All times are GMT -6.

© 2005-2024, Advameg, Inc. · Please obey Forum Rules · Terms of Use and Privacy Policy · Bug Bounty

City-Data.com - Contact Us - Archive 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 - Top