Hole results

I played with my endoscope.  I thought the head of the camera was motorized but it’s not.  There also wasn’t an SD card included.  I am still pleased with my purchase but I think I went a bit overboard with the length of the hose.  I don’t know that I will ever have the need to use this again but it is a unique tool that I don’t think many folks have.

It’s a little chilly outside but I am a firm believer in the saying don’t put off what you can do today for tomorrow.  I’ve often procrastinated and it has come back to bite me.  Given that I headed outside and did my exploring. 

It was quite clear to me that the groundhog either has died or moved on.  The newest hole was covered by leaves and it’s obvious nothing has come out of that hole since last year.  I am going to fill it in, most likely with sand but might use rock instead.  I tried to explore the hole but it was muddy and mud on the lens of a camera means I couldn’t see much. 

I moved to where the sump pump was and the hole that has been around for the longest.  Turns out I was right, the sump pump drains and forces water down that hole.  To me that explains the water issue to me.  At least this is where I am starting. 

I’m going to grab breakfast out tomorrow go see my friend at his shop and ask for his advice but I really feel like I am on the right track. 

The first order is to get the sump pump to drain water away from that hole.  The second order is to close off or fill the hole.  Doing this as a one two punch I think should give me the best results or so I hope. 

If after doing this I still have a water issue then I won’t continue to try to fix it myself and will call in a pro.  However, I think based on what I am looking at doing to start to solve this is probably something that I can knock out on my own.  I did some quick research and I might have to travel a bit to get some of the parts but I at least plan to stop in at my local home improvement store. 

What I’d really like to do is just close off the sump pump drain and have it drain into the sewer but in my area that is highly illegal and if your caught there are big fines.  I’m not looking to break the law but damn water intrusion does serious damage not to mention that it’s a breeding ground for mold.

I hate homeownership problems like this.  They just suck both mentally, physically and financially.  I guess I should have said they suck and not in a good way. 

This is going to be an interesting weekend and I don’t think that I will get a whole lot of rest but time will tell.  At least I am sort of away from work.  I’ve got an email connection but if I didn’t have to have that I’d turn it off.  I just need a break but it’s coming I just need to hang in a little longer.  That seems to be the story of my life, hurry up and wait. 

Stay tuned and I will tell you how the little project  turns out and what if any progress I make.  Once again have a great weekend!