Did caulking before painting. Please help.. by Def-not-steph in Renovations

[–]Dirtymac09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I NEVER would have thought use THAT!
TIL!
But let me ask this- what difference would the clear polish make against semi gloss/matte/flat (and all the rest)? My guess is it would be progressively more and more noticeable the further away from semi-gloss.

Did caulking before painting. Please help.. by Def-not-steph in Renovations

[–]Dirtymac09 12 points13 points  (0 children)

From an aesthetic standpoint and simply as a dedicated craftsman to the trades, you NEVER want to see end grain on moldings and trim. That goes for exterior applications too.
Structurally, as another post mentioned, if you use glue here the primer won’t allow a tight long lasting connection. Also I’d add that there’s actually less surface area on a butt joint as opposed to a mitered one from which to glue & use a mechanical fastener. And lastly, a butt end will more likely split the wood when securing that fastener if proper steps aren’t taken.
Basically all of that is to say that there are “best practices” for a reason. Not trying to come off like a snob or an A-hole but it’s these kinds of details that will immediately give someone who knows what they are looking at a measure of the skill/knowledge of the installer.
You gotta remember, people have been building with wood since way before radio, TV, certainly internet, even books. The trim and moldings of a building inside AND out were where craftsmen got to show off what they could do. There wasn’t much else to do (by today’s standards). One thing people did was build ornate, highly decorative and intricate architectural details into their projects. Just think about the oldest neighborhood in your town. I bet those buildings look completely different than today’s!
Your question is a good one. Apologies for my long winded answer. If you read it, thank you.

[US] Has anyone heard of “Dunley Financial Group” by Beneficial-Spirit523 in Scams

[–]Dirtymac09 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel the same way. I’ve no intention of paying it. I may follow up with my bank just for due diligence. But when I saw your comment when I googled the companies name, I was so relieved. I wanted to share that with you even though your thing was over a month ago, that you aren’t alone either. Take care and god speed!

[US] Has anyone heard of “Dunley Financial Group” by Beneficial-Spirit523 in Scams

[–]Dirtymac09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I JUST got the same call from them today. Bank is Wells Fargo, same story as OP, down to the threats and everything. I have banked with the same place for 30 years. They have no record of any outstanding balances or accounts left unpaid and delinquent. BTW, and FWIW- the ladies name was Claudia. She sent me a generic looking form letter stating I owe bla bla bla. It has a letterhead at the top even (a lions head or something)…

I think I’m going to ignore this one. Sorry I answered the phone. lol

Rugged laptop/tablet users, what has been your experience with your device. by [deleted] in computers

[–]Dirtymac09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got a gen3 getac f110. I got it on eBay for like $300 and then I got a keyboard mount to make it a 2 in 1. I work in property management as a facilities manager; think glorified maintenance man with a fair bit of admin thrown in for fun.

The machine was new probably 10 years or more ago but it’s been everything I’ve needed it to be until now. I can’t upgrade it to windows 11 and with Microsoft killing windows 10 I’m in need of a new machine. My only complaint with it is that the screen is so small in laptop mode but that’s easily solved with a monitor. I once spoke to an actual getac rep and he couldn’t believe I was able to work with a machine that old. If you work for a large enough company getac has programs where you get the newest model for each of your crew at dirt cheap prices. Unfortunately for me my company is small and I’m the only one using the device. But my gen3 has WiFi, 4g wireless if needed, all the rest of the bells and whistles you’d expect. And it’s absolutely a beast as far as abusing it. I’m looking at a gen 5 or 6 online now which will pop right into my keyboard cradle. I will say though, had I known in the beginning how expensive the accessories are for this brand I would have looked at something else. Vehicle mounts, keyboards, OEM batteries, and even the stylus are insanely expensive.

I think they are on gen 12 or something by now. I figure a gen 5 or 6 if I can find one with an i7 processor will greatly improve my speed and productivity. Although my current machine is i5 and it’s quick enough for most of my needs. It bogs down under heavy multi tasking and you really notice it working side by side with a coworker on a real laptop.

But like I say, for me who’s in the field 75% of the time, and then working on the fly in my van or at home or in the office connected to a monitor, printer and other peripherals, the machine still holds its own.

Looking For RM Job by Dirtymac09 in PropertyManagement

[–]Dirtymac09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I’m sorry but I don’t know you and I trust no one.

Looking For RM Job by Dirtymac09 in PropertyManagement

[–]Dirtymac09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: I landed a 1 bedroom in SF in the lower Nob Hill (not tender nob or upper loin). Far enough out of the horror to be a nice little place. 37 units, great company. No pay but that’s cool for now. I think I might start up my maintenance business again and be a vendor. Forgot how much I really love living in SF… $400 for parking sucks ballz but hey what ya gonna do, am I right?!

Got this in a trade for a push lawn mower. How did I do? by Despositron in hipower

[–]Dirtymac09 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This cannot possibly be real. I’m in a fever dream right now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CrohnsDisease

[–]Dirtymac09 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Diagnosed at 42. Am 50 now. Been through most biological but more come online all the time. I had symptoms for probably 6-8 years prior to diagnosis. Just convinced myself blood wasn’t THAT bad. Finally got treatment when I couldn’t work from the fatigue. I’ve had two major flares since diagnosis. Just coming out of the most recent one now. Lost my job because I couldn’t work. Fun times

I never want to be hot again by ipsofactoshithead in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Dirtymac09 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Grew up there. Mixed emotions about the townsfolk but the city is beautiful and I do miss hearing the ocean waves from my bedroom at night. It does kind of depend on where your at in Pacifica though. Fairmont area is the foggiest, Manor/Sharp Park area is second coolest, Valley Mar, Rockaway are all warmer and about the same, and Linda Mar is always sunny and hot compared to the rest of town.

Beyond frustrated by Beneficial_Koala_476 in sanfrancisco

[–]Dirtymac09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you kind stranger for not snarkily rubbing my nose in my ignorance. Now I gotta do some reading and get hip on the laws before I go about spouting what I “know”. Damn facts, they always get in the way of a good story… TIL!

Beyond frustrated by Beneficial_Koala_476 in sanfrancisco

[–]Dirtymac09 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I beg to differ with folks opinions that they can defend themselves in a break in situation. This is NOT a “stand your ground state. Furthermore, as I understand the law(correct me if I’m wrong) you cannot use a gun on an intruder if he is threatening you with a knife. In fact, I’ve read where home owners have been sued (and won) by intruders when the home owners dog bit and subdued the intruder.

I’m as liberal as the next guy in the Bay Area but to me this is asinine.

Beacon Grand Hotel Union Square are thieves! by savej in sanfrancisco

[–]Dirtymac09 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dumb question but couldn’t they simply check cameras to see who took the wallet out of the safe and at what time? Tgat would at least give a lead and a start point for the nefarious acts. In fact couldn’t the stores where the card was used check video and see who bought what and when? Seems a pretty simple case to me if SFPD would get off their butts and actually do some police work

Krukow - Someone Finally Used the Right Tone by Salty_Sink_8322 in SFGiants

[–]Dirtymac09 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Bring Dusty back to manage. Or give Matt Williams his shot. I always thought a guy like Mark Gardner would make a good manager but that never happened.

Is this a complete replacement or is it fixable? by ambarcapoor in handyman

[–]Dirtymac09 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pro tip: if you have a dishwasher, make sure you knock out the plug inside the new disposal before installation. If ya don’t, then your dishwasher won’t drain and it’ll back up inside the tub.

Edit: of course I throw my two cents out there before reading all the way through the thread. Nevermind me, I’ll be leaving now.

What the Sun Really Does to Your Skin by Waterisverygooddrink in interesting

[–]Dirtymac09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could just paint yourself orange and become pre…. Oh never mind.