Prewired tree

Escape to the epitome of serenity with this exceptional hill country dream home, nestled on over 2 acres of exclusive cul-de-sac property in the idyllic Serenity Oaks neighborhood of Spring Branch, Texas. Just moments away from the intersection of highways 46 and 281, this hidden gem offers a lifestyle of unparalleled tranquility and sophistication.
Key Features:

1. Secluded Oasis: Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, this residence ensures a serene retreat. Unwind in an environment where the only sounds you'll hear are the whispers of nature – no traffic, no planes, no trains.
2. Premier Amenities: Indulge in the community's offerings, including a refreshing pool, exclusive access to the renowned Rebecca Creek Golf Course, and a private park along the Guadalupe River. Serenity Oaks truly has it all.
3. Breathtaking Landscape: Immerse yourself in the picturesque hill country surroundings, as this home sits gracefully on over 2 acres of land adorned with majestic mature oaks. A haven for wildlife, witness a family of deer gracefully roaming the lush, tree-covered property.
4. Thoughtful Design: Boasting ownership of an entire cul-de-sac street, this single-level home is a masterpiece of luxury and functionality. With 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and a small office with custom-built features, every inch of this residence exudes elegance.
5. Culinary Delight: The kitchen, a true chef's haven, features top-of-the-line appliances, Calacatta quartz countertops, and custom cabinets. A massive kitchen island invites culinary creativity, making every meal a delightful experience.
6. Storage Nirvana: Revel in abundant storage space, from the walk-in pantry to custom shelving throughout. The 72-inch width of food storage space, complete with a Subzero refrigerator and freezer, caters to the most discerning needs.
7. Technological Marvel: Embrace modern living with Cat IV wiring, pop-up ceilings wired for lighting, and prewired systems for surround sound and security throughout the home.
8. Outdoor Bliss: Three distinct patios beckon outdoor living – from the front patio perfect for rocking chairs to the back patio pre-plumbed for an outdoor kitchen. The private patio outside the master bedroom is a sanctuary for relaxation.
9. Garage Haven: An oversized 3-car garage, with an additional garage for a workshop or storage, showcases insulated walls and pre-wiring for electric vehicles – a true haven for car enthusiasts.
10. Utilities at Your Fingertips: The buried 500-gallon propane tank ensures long-lasting convenience for outdoor and indoor cooking.

Elevate your lifestyle in this meticulously designed dream home, where luxury meets functionality, and natural beauty surrounds you. Seize the opportunity to call this haven your own – a testament to the art of refined living in the heart of the Texas hill country. Your dream home awaits; don't let it slip away!
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I have two Mahogany trees in my front yard in south Florida that are about 40+ years old I think based on when the house was built. I got a quote to trim them and the certified arborist that was providing the quote suggested that I cut the roots by the sidewalk because they are pushing up the sidewalk (an inch or less for now). He said this will help control that. I have only owned the house for a few years, but I would guess this has been a recurring problem. One tree is probably 4-5 feet from the sidewalk and the other is probably less than 2 feet from it.
Here are my questions about doing this:

1. Will it kill the tree or a portion of it? He said it wouldn’t but I’m prewired to be very skeptical.
2. Won’t this weaken the trees’ stability in high winds (hurricane season is just starting here)? Furthermore because the roots are to be cut by the sidewalk, won’t that just make the tree more likely to fall toward my house if it becomes uprooted? Especially the tree so close to the sidewalk? The trees are in my yard between the sidewalk and my house.
3. Presumably if you don’t pull the severed root out of the ground, the sidewalk won’t really level out, right? It may just slow down the problem.

The company comes highly recommended for their trimming so I’m not concerned about that part at all but I am wondering if severing roots like this is maybe a little more risky than he made it sound. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

My wife just texted me saying that another strand of lights blew on the tree. The tree is prewired and it’s the 2nd strand to go as I’ve already replaced fuses on another strand. Could the smart plug be causing these issues or no? I have them setup to an automation to come on when my wife comes home.

Hello, I have a CR-10 V1, and I recently swapped out the motherboard to a SKR Mini E3 V2 so I had a more up to date base to do some other mods. I installed the board and updated firmware to the current Marlin and it was working fine. I recently purchased a BLTouch and was having tons of problems, and no firmware seemed to work. After a couple of days with no luck, I noticed the prewired harness from the motherboard to the BLTouch was backwards on the BLTouch end, in the right order, but backwards. I removed the wires and repinned them correctly and so far its working fine. The problem I've ran into now is the bed and the nozzle toesnt seem to get hot. When I run heat for PLA i get error message saying heating failed, as the bed temps weren't moving at all. I tried a few different ways with the same results, and once when I just heated the bed by itself, I got it to actually heat up but it passed the setpoint and kept going so I unplugged it. I haven't gotten anywhere with the nozzle yet though. I'm kinda thinking its a firmware issue but not sure. The firmware I'm using is

BIGTREETECH-SKR-mini-E3/firmware/V2.0/firmware-ender5-bltouch-for-z-homing.bin

So I'm not sure how to proceed from here. Any advise will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Hello, I have a CR-10 V1, and I recently swapped out the motherboard to a SKR Mini E3 V2 so I had a more up to date base to do some other mods. I installed the board and updated firmware to the current Marlin and it was working fine. I recently purchased a BLTouch and was having tons of problems, and no firmware seemed to work. After a couple of days with no luck, I noticed the prewired harness from the motherboard to the BLTouch was backwards on the BLTouch end, in the right order, but backwards. I removed the wires and repinned them correctly and so far its working fine. The problem I've ran into now is the bed and the nozzle toesnt seem to get hot. When I run heat for PLA i get error message saying heating failed, as the bed temps weren't moving at all. I tried a few different ways with the same results, and once when I just heated the bed by itself, I got it to actually heat up but it passed the setpoint and kept going so I unplugged it. I haven't gotten anywhere with the nozzle yet though. I'm kinda thinking its a firmware issue but not sure. The firmware I'm using is

BIGTREETECH-SKR-mini-E3/firmware/V2.0/firmware-ender5-bltouch-for-z-homing.bin

So I'm not sure how to proceed from here. Any advise will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Hey! So I have a few things that I'd like to automate using smart switches, like a neon sign and a prewired Christmas tree.
Both work just fine if I leave their switches in the "on" state and unplug them and plug them back in.
What I'm wondering is if I could use them with com thing like the VOCOlinc plug-in switch. Is the relay on a switch like that a clean cut, or does it ramp at all?