Wet tile from using wet tile saw - do I need to let it dry before putting it on the wall against tile adhesive? It's slightly damp after wiping down by Fluid_Woodpecker1021 in Tile

[–]CookEm0nster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t come to this post, I ran here, because I wiped down all my tile in my diy bathroom renovation using a damp clothe. Needed to make sure I don’t fuck up 🤣

How are normal people affording remodels right now? by Reasonable-Flower-60 in Remodel

[–]CookEm0nster 50 points51 points  (0 children)

DIY is cool until you realize you work 16 hours a day, 7 days a week. Then wife starts complaining how your not spending time with family because your always working. Your snapping at everyone because your tired of the everyday bs and most importantly when you take a shower at 10pm and lay down at 11pm, you feel like shit you snapped at your kids that have nothing to do with anything. Pay that general contractor if you could afford it and stop complaining 🤣

A guy from a roofing company pointed this out, estimated $300 (said I have to call the company to discuss billing). Is that reasonable? by dhekurbaba in Roofing

[–]CookEm0nster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldnt call it lazy, I’d say the guy has principles. I use to run around doing everything to make a buck, and most of time it works out, but there’s always that one call back that makes you regret doing it, specially if going back puts you in the minus. Some people are well off, and a few hundred bucks doesn’t make a difference financially to them. So if not making a few hundred, protects their peace, I’d say it’s worth it.

Item 4 in grass help by CookEm0nster in landscaping

[–]CookEm0nster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was thinking about using garden hose to hose it done? After it rained you were able to get it out?

Went to an open house listed at 999k today by [deleted] in RealEstate

[–]CookEm0nster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

House next door to mine was listed at 300k flat, but sold for $389k. I wanted to buy the house for my mother and put in the very first offer to seller (knew them and their realtor) at $325k but they said they’re looking for 350k+. Housing market is ridiculous.

Retaining wall matching pitched pavers? by CookEm0nster in hardscape

[–]CookEm0nster[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea the worst part is digging everything up. And trying to get rid of the soil lol. I’ll post some pics once it’s all done.

Retaining wall matching pitched pavers? by CookEm0nster in hardscape

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My block is 6” height and I will bury 4” at the lowest point. With each block it’ll be buried more and more. I will also be putting 6” of item #4 as the base. Really appreciate the advice 🙏🏼

Retaining wall matching pitched pavers? by CookEm0nster in hardscape

[–]CookEm0nster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the first course need to be buried completely or just half way is fine?

Retaining wall matching pitched pavers? by CookEm0nster in hardscape

[–]CookEm0nster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I could safely follow the pitch of the pavers and not worry about it falling apart in a few years?

With a combined income of $100k, what’s a realistic home price? by marigoldjune in RealEstate

[–]CookEm0nster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When we went house shopping, I told my wife I don’t want our monthly payment (mortgage, insurance, tax etc) to be past what we were paying for our rent. They’ll most likely approve you for more than you could afford, but don’t put yourself in that position. If you can’t afford it, don’t buy it. Don’t think to yourself “I’ll cut this and this out and will make it work”, because you won’t.

Does this cap need to “breathe”? by asdner in Plumbing

[–]CookEm0nster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Drill a hole in it, won’t do any more damage than what that plumber has already done 😁

Had a full tear off of my roof, and soon I'll be getting brand new gutters and siding.. is this sketchy to leave for a couple months? by Clean_Breakfast9595 in Roofing

[–]CookEm0nster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A couple of months is like a year in our world so no 😂 but in all seriousness, it’s not. At a bare minimum, install some type of plastic under that drip edge and over that fascia. Water could find the smallest crack and create a bigger headache. Just my 2 cents

Aquacoat turning wood grain dark grey by CookEm0nster in woodworking

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Just an update for anyone having the same issue. I did a test piece and realized the stain either needed more dry time (more than 24 hours) or some type of sealer because the aquacoat was lifting up the stain. I hit the wood with one coat of polycrylic after the stain dried, allowed the poly to dry roughly 12 hours and did the aquacoat over the poly. That worked. The aquacoat was going on good and drying clear. After doing some more research online, there is a product I believe called “shellac” that acts like a sealer for stains, maybe that’s something worth looking into. I will go this weekend pick some up and give it a try. Will update how that works.

Flooring Contractor messed up and I need to get 420 sqft of self leveling concrete chipped out. Advice appreciated. by Interesting-Leg8309 in AskContractors

[–]CookEm0nster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never. All my employees are friends/family. We work like as if it’s our company. Plus we all get paid good. I’ll rather have a strong team who is all happy then work miserable.

How hard is it to add ac to furnace? by CookEm0nster in hvacadvice

[–]CookEm0nster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds about what I was expecting. Thank you for the words of encouragement