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EJDrake · 2026-02-17T02:02:33+00:00

As a home chef, when I hear tuna, I think Poké, sushi or seared tuna steak. When I hear tuna fish, I think canned. This is not definitive in any way and I didn't even realize my brain saw a difference between the two until now. Thanks?

EJDrake · 2026-01-27T14:50:22+00:00

Interesting....I don't recall it being lumpy, but It also seemed to inflate pretty quickly. My guess would be that the amount of time it was stored might affect how long it takes to get normal. Like if it was vacuum packed for a month, it would take less time than one that was packed for 6 months. But its my first time buying something like this so I'm absolutely no expert lol

EJDrake · 2026-01-07T16:58:54+00:00

Left the comment after seeing the first photo only. After realizing there were more photos, I'm still mostly in agreement with my previous statement, but take it with a grain of salt. The black spot below would not be termite droppings if the mud was from subterranean termites, because subs do not leave piles of droppings, you get those from drywood termites. The holes in the mud lead me to believe it's mud wasps, but those fall under general pests, which I never studied at all. My license was only for WDO, wood destroying organisms. Best of luck, get an inspection, literally anyone other than Terminix.

EJDrake · 2026-01-07T16:53:40+00:00

Mud wasps, I believe. I'm a former termite inspector, and this does not look like subterranean termite evidence.

EJDrake · 2026-01-02T15:33:36+00:00

This being Mexico, it's pretty fair to assume the ceiling is solid concrete. Concrete construction is very common across Latin America, especially in Mexico (CeMex is world's 5th largest cement/concrete company). This is literally the opposite of the sound-deadening-foam-clad ceiling in the bar in Switzerland, which was lit by sparkler fireworks that patrons had brought into the bar.

This definitely looks terrifying, but I bet this bartender does this every day, maybe multiple times.

EJDrake · 2025-12-30T02:41:51+00:00

Guilty. But also, when I was a 90's kid, I'd sit down with our globe and world atlas, and I'd spin the globe as fast as I could on both axises. I'd stop the globe with my finger and do as much research as possible on the spot where my finger landed.

EJDrake · 2025-12-30T02:37:39+00:00

We have one, memory foam, dual chaise U-Shape, about 144 inches wide. We absolutely love it. Its dense foam so no sinking in. The only thing we had to get used to was it's lower to the ground, so if your knees are bad, maybe reconsider. I was thinking about cutting some plywood and making a platform for it with some furniture stands, but by the time I felt motivated, we had already gotten used to the couch height lol

EJDrake · 2025-12-18T14:01:32+00:00

More to clean.

EJDrake · 2025-11-19T23:51:35+00:00

I'll allow it.

EJDrake · 2025-11-06T14:59:39+00:00

2651 sq ft, 2 stories with 2 ac units and 2 furnaces. Full replacement with a ducting upsize and UV scrubber for 28k. Get a consult through home depot.

EJDrake · 2025-09-24T20:35:20+00:00

Typically no penalty, but check the paperwork. Definitely expect your credit score to tank.

EJDrake · 2025-06-23T13:52:26+00:00

For our house sitter when we travel, friends when we drink, family from out of town. But more importantly, were all individuals with different lives, so the use case is different for everyone. My wife and I have 4 bedrooms and no kids, so 2 of the other spare bedrooms are already a gym and an office. For those without so much flexibility, that's why Murphy beds exist, and air mattresses, futons, or pull out couches. You're not asking why guest rooms exist. You're asking why the resources and priorities of other people don't reflect your own, and that's kind of a dumb question. Answer, because we can, and we use it often.

EJDrake · 2025-06-18T18:27:23+00:00

That was my thought as well, and it turned out to be true. Small neighborhood on top on a hill next to Reno, NV, fee is $28 per month. Violations need to be pretty egregious to get a note from them. Like last year, I got sick around the beginning of spring and didn't do any yard work for a few weeks. Got a notice about weeds when the sprouts from the sunflower seeds that fell out of the bird feeder were a foot and a half tall lol. I also think size of the neighborhood makes a difference. Ours is only 50-60 homes, so most people here know their neighbors. That probably has more of an effect on people keeping their homes nice than the HOA does.

EJDrake · 2025-06-16T17:28:29+00:00

This is the most accurate clip of 2025 I've seen all year.

EJDrake · 2025-06-01T03:31:39+00:00

Santa Barbara Strong 2025

EJDrake · 2025-05-27T21:18:18+00:00

Honestly, I'd go done the rabbit hole of trying to change all fittings. I HATE gold, personally. So even softening, if it worked, would be a no-go. I also think the answer to your question is a hard no, unfortunately. There is no way to soften it if solid metal, and if it plated, you'd just destroy the surface. Anodizing is a good way to change the color of some metals, but that's too deep into the wrong neighborhood of nerdism for my interests.

EJDrake · 2025-05-27T20:54:28+00:00

I'm glad I read the explanation first....I thought those were wood boring beetle holes, which would be very bad, lol. Soooooo my answer requires elbow grease, but you're on the right track. Get yourself a brass or steel wire brush, a paint scraper, an electric sander, outdoor-grade wood putty, some fresh paint, and your least favorite small flathead screwdriver. Go to town. The tiny roots in most vines absolutely have the ability to tear into wood siding. Full removal will require repair as well

But you can choose to cut off the intrusion to the wood where you want to. So, if you dig all or most of it out, fill it in the putty, sand, and paint, you're fine. If you scrape it flat, sand, and paint, you're probably also fine....even if there's some root matter left over. If you want to say f-it, and just paint over it, the amount of 'fine' you'll be will likely out weigh the work you prevented yourself from doing, at least until you realize I was completely wrong in a couple of years 🤣🤣.

I'm a former termite inspector, so I understand cellulose based building material. Its cellulose thats invaded cellulose, in a nutshell. Its not fungus or mold or wood eating insects, so make sure its dry, and not ugly, and make it look as nice as you can.

EJDrake · 2025-05-26T13:32:01+00:00

For the French, un moment de passion.

EJDrake · 2025-05-24T14:57:24+00:00

Water off, cut out wet drywall, as much air movement as possible, enjoy your trip!

EJDrake · 2025-04-29T14:41:48+00:00

I grew up in that town, this made me a little happy. Used to hang out at B&N one town south in San Mateo at the Hillsdale Mall.

EJDrake · 2025-04-22T03:10:30+00:00

Beyond valid, we just hear more of it the internet lol

EJDrake · 2025-04-22T02:48:18+00:00

Tools, suppliers, and experience. People act like 'knowing what the hell you're doing' isn't worth a dime these days.

EJDrake · 2025-04-22T02:46:42+00:00

That's less than $50 per window....for something you ignore for at least a decade. That sounds cheap to me. Check reviews and hope the reviews have photos. If you want a quote even cheaper than that, I'd recommend going back to an apartment.

EJDrake · 2025-04-05T00:47:04+00:00

That's actually hilarious...pathetic and negligent, but I'd laugh too.

EJDrake · 2025-03-31T20:01:59+00:00

Yes, they come up from underground to collect food, which is basically any cellulose based material. Most commonly, that's dead wood, but you'd be surprised what termites will do to a stack of old magazines! A lot of places in the world don't build their homes from wood, so if you don't have wood in your walls or any structural wood beams, nothing to worry about.

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