A yard of soil is not much, basically 3x3x3 feet. You can probably purchase some bags of soil at the hardware store if you only need a yard. Most likely the minimum delivery would be about 3-yards. Contact your local gardening supply for pricing. Thank you. ... Read more

As always, tipping is a personal choice. While most tradespersons don't expect a tip, if you felt the service was exceptional I'm sure the tree trimmer would appreciate a tip. Thank you. ... Read more

TXV stands for thermal expansion valve. A TXV is used in air conditioning systems and in heat pumps to change the state of the refrigerant (commonly called Freon) from a liquid to a gas. This change of state helps the air conditioner remove heat from the air. Modern, higher efficiency air conditioners and heat pumps use an EEV, electronic expansion valve. This does the same thing as a TXV, only more efficiently. ... Read more

There should be an old root system from an older tree, this is where you find mushrooms. Mushrooms flourish in a moist, rotted log. Mushrooms spread by spores, so removal of the caps is the order of the day. You do not need any chemical to disrupt this colony. ... Read more

In Pittsburgh, it's probably best to hydroseed in the early fall, but this depends on the species of grass you want to use. I'd discuss your situation with a local landscaper. As for cost, I'd check out our cost guide and look for the cost of sod. Hydroseeding is often similar cost-wise. ... Read more

The only tie rod I'm aware of is in a car engine. Please provide more information about what you mean by a tie rod. ... Read more

The frost depth is listed in a table in Chapter 3 of the International Residential Code. Your local building department should have this information. Call them. ... Read more