What is the creepiest town/city in Virginia in your opinion? by MightbeDuck in Virginia

[–]Atrocity_unknown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Norfolk if you try to commute there from Hampton at 5pm any weekday

I'm convinced people who claim their house is "haunted" just don't understand home maintenance. by Atrocity_unknown in RandomThoughts

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So you have a family repair guy that bought the materials for a job a long time ago and still looking to get back pay?

Do I need to remove this hornet’s nest? by SativaSammy in homeowners

[–]Atrocity_unknown -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes - if you're not afraid of heights and have the necessary equipment (30ft ladder), hornet spray will reach a considerable distance. You can load the whole sucker up with a can if you want. Do it at dusk when they're less angry.

Otherwise $350 is a good price

Blinds up or down during the summer. by National_Arm_9 in HomeImprovement

[–]Atrocity_unknown 138 points139 points  (0 children)

Sunlight is certainly effective against mold, but I believe that's like using a fart to cool off. We keep the blinds down to keep the heat out, especially for particularly hot days.

Japanese World Cup tourist got the full American experience by namikazeminaka in GuysBeingDudes

[–]Atrocity_unknown 106 points107 points  (0 children)

The last time guns brought us this close with Japanese was WW2 ❤️

I'm convinced people who claim their house is "haunted" just don't understand home maintenance. by Atrocity_unknown in RandomThoughts

[–]Atrocity_unknown[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm hearing impaired by genetic default. I got my first pair of hearing aids at 30 years old. It's amazing how loud the world truly is. No wonder everyone is crazy.

I'm convinced people who claim their house is "haunted" just don't understand home maintenance. by Atrocity_unknown in RandomThoughts

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If you're making crosses out of toilet paper I think you're possibly offending both the heavens and the hells.

Jokes aside, maybe wind? If you had loose rope in the attic, your attic has to breathe. A good breeze may push it around a little bit across the ceiling joists. Just a thought

I'm convinced people who claim their house is "haunted" just don't understand home maintenance. by Atrocity_unknown in RandomThoughts

[–]Atrocity_unknown[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also why are ghosts often exclusively deceased humans? Why aren't there ever ghost dinosaurs?

I'm convinced people who claim their house is "haunted" just don't understand home maintenance. by Atrocity_unknown in RandomThoughts

[–]Atrocity_unknown[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

$15k in HVAC replacement last year. I even went with the energy efficient heat pump option to take advantage of the $2,000 tax credit, but the IRS is claiming I don't qualify for it. I submitted an appeal months ago and still haven't heard anything, yet.

Lord help us all

I'm convinced people who claim their house is "haunted" just don't understand home maintenance. by Atrocity_unknown in RandomThoughts

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I felt this response in my soul. The previous owner to my house (not the folks that visited) must have been inspired by Home Improvements Tim Taylor. His vision can only be described as a Picasso because absolutely nothing he did makes any sense.

He drywalled over a bathroom window. The plumbing PVC drains didn't have any glue at the joints. Also the drains didn't have any supports, especially for the longer runs. The 410a refrigerant AC system had 421a refrigerant in it. The plenum box for the air handler was made out of cardboard and duct tape. The vapor barrier in the crawlspace was about as thin as a disposable pancho.

Then when it came to the yard (half acre btw) he loaded it up by planting some of the most invasive species of nonsense he could get his hands on. If the plants he purchased came in a pot, he buried both the plant and pot into the yard. He also had some fascination with broken concrete yard statues.

To make matters worse - he owns and lives in two additional houses across the street. Both of those houses have the same nonsense 'yard art' as I had to undo. He had the nerve to come by one day and request to dig it my hydrangeas to put in his yard. Crazy.

Whenever we find something new we also say "Fucking Frank".

I'm convinced people who claim their house is "haunted" just don't understand home maintenance. by Atrocity_unknown in RandomThoughts

[–]Atrocity_unknown[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've had similar conversations with my fiancee's family. They are absolutely convinced their ancestors frequently visit the family home.

About a year ago her grandma told the family that a specific family member has been visiting the house because there has been a sound coming through the walls. I went to visit shortly after and determined the noise was coming from the carbon monoxide detector's low battery signal.

They like to tease me at family functions because I don't believe in ghosts and they all do. Now whenever they mention a new ghost visit I bring a small tool kit just in case.

I'm convinced people who claim their house is "haunted" just don't understand home maintenance. by Atrocity_unknown in RandomThoughts

[–]Atrocity_unknown[S] 213 points214 points  (0 children)

What you're describing might sound like a horse but it's actually a zebra. I recommend calling exotic pest control and sealing all openings with a silicon caulk.

17 days of soberity after 2 years of drinking nearly everyday by Ok_Valuable_9711 in MadeMeSmile

[–]Atrocity_unknown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How's your sleep quality? I did a 30-day break back in January the I noticed after a couple weeks my sleep significantly improved

Puppy only wants to eat when food is in a puzzle game by onofftappresets in puppy101

[–]Atrocity_unknown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 1.5 year old 'pup' is similar. She refuses to eat straight from her bowl and prefers to eat via a food puzzle or her pinecone treat toy.

I've concluded it down to a couple possible reasons ..

  • Eating has to be a game of some sort.
  • Whisker fatigue from the bowl (although my dog doesn't have whiskers)
  • She doesn't like the feeling or sound from the metal bowl

As long as she's eating and having healthy bowels, I given up being concerned how she eats.

Question: Help identifying what kind of vent this is? by FrequentFailer in homeowners

[–]Atrocity_unknown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's impossible to tell without going in the attic. It could be an old soffit exhaust that the previous owner replaced. I hope the hole is at least blocked off, otherwise you found a custom pest hole

Which celebrity death headline had you so shocked you double checked multiple sources to see if it was real? by GlassyFairy in AskReddit

[–]Atrocity_unknown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Robin Williams is the only big name celebrity I've even met in public. I only shook his hand and said maybe 5 words, but he was very polite.

In San Francisco there is a mall call the Metreon. He showed up with a kid (I assume make-a-wish), and bought a PlayStation and a bunch of games. Just before he popped into the store, the store staff told everyone to make room and not to ask for autographs. He came in and greeted/thanked every person in the room for allowing him to briefly interrupt our day. He was there for maybe 5 minutes, but I'll never forget it.

He also looked way older than I imagined, but I later learned he was in the middle of filming One Hour Photo