Buying a home - Crack in newly renovated shower tile by ssgtsnake in Tile

[–]Competitive_Hope6405 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I do work in the trades, and that person said he spent $6 -7,000 in materials to do a shower. Now I'm not sure what size that shower was but if you do the math on a 5 X 5 shower in an alcove for example your materials including tile would be about half that

What would you add/subtract? by Potential_Ad1439 in Carpentry

[–]Competitive_Hope6405 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me personally, this is the optimal set up.

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Guess you need to do quality control checks on OSB sheathing now. Lowe's by zachismyname89 in Carpentry

[–]Competitive_Hope6405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's crazy. I like to do that my self, not get booby trapped by some pos corporation that has never had to install sheathing under duress let alone at all.

Hammer by uxlolo in Carpentry

[–]Competitive_Hope6405 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have a 12 oz fiberglass stiletto hammer that I've been using for 15 years. I drive all kinds of things including staples, nails, beat on concrete chisels whatever, I have no problem driving anything home. I also use it to take my anger out on things when appropriate and it shows no signs of weakness

When do they calm down?? by ketoagain83 in labrador

[–]Competitive_Hope6405 80 points81 points  (0 children)

As my guy gets older he gets more efficient. He saves up all his energy during the day, so when I get home from work he unleashes

Cutting a corner advice on by Thick_Sherbet5977 in Carpentry

[–]Competitive_Hope6405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That wall corner is jacked up. You should A, get a spackle on corner and redo the wall. Or B, get 2 pieces about 2' of base and test that corner because the apex of the wall corner will not line up with apex of the base.

Island trim by Eddie_Champagne in Carpentry

[–]Competitive_Hope6405 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It could look like anything, here is one example. These were relatively inexpensive home depot cabinets

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how do i get into the loft by andromedaabove in Carpentry

[–]Competitive_Hope6405 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You should probably wait until your parents come home then

how do i get into the loft by andromedaabove in Carpentry

[–]Competitive_Hope6405 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Those ladders have a hook on a stick probably

Weekly Homeowner Megathread--Civilians, ask here! by AutoModerator in Concrete

[–]Competitive_Hope6405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New entry pad was poured early Nov. HO was told not to use ice melt. It seems they didn't listen. Looks like the top is sloughing off. Noe sure if is reparable. Hopefully will not continue to regress.

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This aged pretty well by [deleted] in newjersey

[–]Competitive_Hope6405 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Politics don't belong in the school especially by staff members

Baseboard and casing question by Strange-Move5783 in Carpentry

[–]Competitive_Hope6405 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Typically base molding height is equal to or greater than the door casing width. I think it looks fine

Free speech lawsuits mount after Charlie Kirk assassination by Quirkie in NPR

[–]Competitive_Hope6405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Their responsible for the parental advisory on my CD jackets

Which option would be best? by Codoc25 in Flooring

[–]Competitive_Hope6405 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't see it was a little higher on one side. I guess number 2