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    Portola Springs enclave 6

    Are you talking about North West corner (in between mountain and Stonegate) or South East corner (just to the right of Lutheran school or in between PP and mountain)of Sand Canyon and Portola Parkway?
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    Testing Irvine Soil for Planting?

    I'm definitely getting a PH test kit, but was wondering if any of the others I listed above were necessary?
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    Testing Irvine Soil for Planting?

    Do any of you out there know which of the tests are reccomended for Irvine soil? Home Depot has test kits for ph, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels. I only want to buy what's necessary. Thanks.
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    Cheapest place to buy fire glass?

    Do you know if it's cheaper than amazon?
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    Cheapest place to buy Mexican pebbles?

    Where is the cheapest place to buy Mexican pebbles? Thanks!
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    Cheapest place to buy fire glass?

    Where is the cheapest place to buy fire glass? Thanks!
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    Gates at Garden Passages

    The Costco gates aren't that contemporary.
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    Gates at Garden Passages

    I'm shopping around for a wooden gate. Do any of you know whether prices with Garden Passages are negotiable? Anyone have any other gate contractors they recommend? Thanks!
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    Honed travertine for front steps too slippery?

    I really like the contemporary clean look and all the photos I've seen that I like seem to have a honed finish. Do you think this would be too slippery when wet?
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    Concrete Countertop - BBQ Island

    All the pics online don't have scoring. By any chance have any pics of an island with scoring?
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    Concrete Countertop - BBQ Island

    I'm going with a concrete countertop. Should I be concerned with cracking later down the road (or do you think this adds to the natural beauty?)? One landscaper recommended I score the countertop, but I'm not too fond of the look with scores. Any advice?
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    Colored Concrete Recommendations

    Anyone have any color recommendations? I have a contemporary look and was considering Mesa Beige (aka Mesa Buff) or Coachella Sand. Any pics you can provide would be helpful. Thanks!
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    Planting Setback 18", 24", or 36"?

    When that happens, at least landscaping might be included.  ;)
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    Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Filter

    Ok, I think I've got sufficient water pressure then to feed to the fridge. Do you think a water permeate pump is worth it then to save on wasted water? My installer said it would cost an extra $120 for parts and labor.
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    Planting Setback 18", 24", or 36"?

    Width of the dirt area before the concrete starts.
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    Planting Setback 18", 24", or 36"?

    Ok, then do you guys think 24" or 36" of plants would look nicer?
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    Planting Setback 18", 24", or 36"?

    For those of you with the typical Irvine sized backyard, what would you say is a sufficient setback to allow for plants to cover up the property line walls? I want to maximize the hardscaped flooring while also leaving enough room for planting to soften the look. 18", 24", or 36"? I was...
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    Quinterra at Portola Springs

    I found that the ceilings were quite low for a 1.1MM+ house.
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    Garage Door Lubrication

    Ditto. I used the same stuff and it worked.
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    Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Filter

    Was your fridge's water pressure requirement low enough to allow you to use a pre-RO?
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