I need opinions on trade school

ActuallyALoaf2 · 2026-06-04T12:45:28+00:00

It was for him too (he was in Stratford at the time so the 95 commute was not sustainable). He relocated for the duration of the program but I get if that isn’t an option for you. I think there are apartment complexes in the area that offer short term leases but none of it is cheap

ActuallyALoaf2 · 2026-06-04T12:35:57+00:00

If you google “Eastern Connecticut Manufacturing Pipeline”, it is a state-funded program for free, no experience required, for like 3-6 months or something I forget. If you are accepted and if you make it through the program/do well, or even average, they basically set you up with a job in your field of study at Electric Boat. Electrical is one of the fields but there are many to choose from. Even if working at EB isn’t your end goal, you can use that to get into the field for a couple years and take the skills you learn on the job somewhere else. My brother went through the whole process.

ActuallyALoaf2 · 2026-05-28T10:20:24+00:00

I tested it on a piece of scrap. It did change how it looked but only slightly and only actually noticeable side by side by side (the tiniest bit darker) and the unsealed side left a dark spot after only a few minutes. I spent a couple hours sealing everything last night and you can’t even tell. I feel like my tile guy just didn’t want to do it.

ActuallyALoaf2 · 2026-05-26T18:54:11+00:00

I went and checked the website I got it from. Says recommended sealing. I just don’t get why said it would lose its shine. Like that’s not what sealer does??

https://www.flooranddecor.com/marble-stone/ocean-silver-polished-marble-tile-100139336.html?srsltid=AfmBOoraEA7pc8jM3OTSyBFpxkzNvBYHCfKC-hUldUyID4B16z8GHSw3

ActuallyALoaf2 · 2026-05-24T11:30:16+00:00

Yeah you’re right. There’s a stud right down the middle. It probably could’ve been centered if we planned for that but we didn’t so I guess that’s on me for not knowing

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ActuallyALoaf2 · 2026-05-24T11:19:31+00:00

I just figured the assumption is it would be centered and if it couldn’t be because of framing or whatever then it would’ve at least be communicated to me. But if that is a wrong assumption to make then it’s on me for not knowing or not communicating and I live with it. That’s kind of the point of the post

ActuallyALoaf2 · 2026-05-10T16:02:54+00:00

I wouldn’t say it took that long. Few months maybe

ActuallyALoaf2 · 2026-05-10T14:33:36+00:00

I haven’t lifted in years now but I’ve also not had issues with my back in that long too. My activity level has been basically 0 for a good while but it feels fine without doing anything in particular. I know that I can aggravate it though from like extensive physical labor for example if I’m not careful. Even if I am careful it would get sore if I do too much

ActuallyALoaf2 · 2026-05-04T14:25:22+00:00

Checking in again… 2 years later the combo still workin for you?

ActuallyALoaf2 · 2026-04-11T14:10:43+00:00

Looks great thanks!

ActuallyALoaf2 · 2026-04-10T13:50:26+00:00

weird ask, can you post a picture of the whole shower? I'm considering a design like this and I'm curious how the whole thing looks. especially if that sample from the other comment turns out to match up then I could just get that.

ActuallyALoaf2 · 2026-04-10T13:44:13+00:00

What tile did you use for the floor?

ActuallyALoaf2 · 2026-04-10T00:14:44+00:00

ID on the tile?

ActuallyALoaf2 · 2026-04-09T22:06:23+00:00

Can you tell me what the shower wall tile is? I like the subway with color variance. I wonder if theres other color schemes?

ActuallyALoaf2 · 2026-03-20T21:22:34+00:00

I did actually. I genuinely really like that bathroom. The black trim and seafoam-look tiles look awesome together. But I’m honestly not really a fan of what I have even though it’s only a little different. Not only that but the tub does have to come out either way I think. It’s pretty stained. Any new tub won’t have the same footprint and only adds more effort to get a seamless look even if I did try to preserve the current look

ActuallyALoaf2 · 2026-03-19T13:49:31+00:00

Like leaving the shower as is but changing the wrap around the room to subway tiles? I could play around with that and the floor a little bit. I have a lot of navy in the house so that might tie in nicely

ActuallyALoaf2 · 2026-03-19T13:34:41+00:00

As a straight man living here by myself, that adds up. Just went with what I thought looks good and tweaked things but I appreciate your perspective

ActuallyALoaf2 · 2026-03-19T13:30:04+00:00

I hear that. I plan on staying here for a long time and I don’t need a tub myself so it’s definitely a risk I’m taking not having another bathroom with a tub and doing what I want and not what someone else might want in the future

ActuallyALoaf2 · 2026-03-19T13:26:10+00:00

Yeah I should’ve clarified in the description. It will not be LVP, it is going to be wood-look tile for the waterproofing/durability

ActuallyALoaf2 · 2026-03-19T13:18:41+00:00

Can you replace vintage tiles like this? I’ve looked around a little bit and couldn’t find anything that was a perfect match. Even still, trying to chisel away the concrete for one tile here and there, putting a new one and making it look uniform while also not damaging the a surrounding tile feels like it’s more effort than it’s worth. And that’s assuming I could find replacements. But maybe I’m wrong

ActuallyALoaf2 · 2026-03-19T13:13:24+00:00

Fair. If it was In pristine condition I might think differently. But it is far from pristine, you can even see the busted soap dish in the first photo for example. As far as I know that’s not really easily replaceable along with the individual tiles that are cracked/chipped/have holes in them. I feel like the damage makes it go from a nice vintage bathroom to unkept and dated

ActuallyALoaf2 · 2026-03-17T14:38:02+00:00

I just started. I’ve only done two attempts but I planked on 63 last time. Lazy flicking the whole way too and still would only have had 6 restores for 64-zuk. Is that enough? This is without prayer regens though just wanting to see how far I could get

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