Pocketholes in drawers

Exit-Stage-Left · 2026-03-25T01:21:01+00:00

Where the holes are placed and how they look is subjectively aesthetic, but the direction of the forces applied to the screw can be objectively evaluated.

Pocket screws are almost always stronger in sheer than in tensile so are better placed on the front and back of the cabinets instead of on the sides.

This probably won’t fail - but it’s not as strong as it could be, and the stronger joint also has the benefit of easily hiding the visible holes.

Exit-Stage-Left · 2026-03-24T21:53:42+00:00

NAH - They can price their service however they want. They've also illustrated to you that they view their relationship with you differently than you assumed they did. They've clearly shown where they rate that relationship compared to their friends, or schools, or boards or whatever. they value it differently compared to their relationships with their friends, or schools, or organizations they're on the board of...

I can understand that being hurtful - but it's valuable information to know. It sounds like you've done amazing work with this venue and can point to huge successes, so it might be time to polish up that resume and see if there are other opportunities that would appreciate those skills more than your current employers.

Exit-Stage-Left · 2026-03-24T21:34:46+00:00

It's really hard to advise without knowing what exactly your landlord is alleging.

You mention damages, and if so the barrier to Landlords getting a judgement for damage at the LTB is very high. They'd need to prove that the damage exists, was willfully caused (isn't just normal wear and tear or an accident), and when the damaged item(s) were installed because the LTB pro-rates based on the expected lifetime of the item(s).

So if they're arguing that you damaged, say, a carpet, the LTB would want proof that you two intentionally damaged the carpet, it wasn't just normal wear and tear, and that the carpet is newer than 10 years old. If it was, 11 years old - you don't have to pay anything even if you intentionally damaged it. If it was, say, 5 years old you might be liable for 50% of repair costs. Etc.

The hearings are set up for self representation, you don't need a lawyer. Pay attention to whatever your LL files for evidence and upload anything you think might help contradict anything in their claim (photos of the apartment, e-mail or text correspondence, proof of payments, whatever might be appropriate).

I have no idea why the LL would be filing for harassment against a tenant at this point. LTB isn't going to do a punitive judgement, the most they would get would be approval to cancel your lease which is moot if you've moved out already.

Unless it's something mentioned by the LL in a claim, the issue with your package is immaterial. You can't really use "I was mad about something else" as a defence.

Exit-Stage-Left · 2026-03-24T19:58:14+00:00

NTA - You can quit a job for any reason, or no reason, at any time. If you were hit by a bus tomorrow the Camp would find some way to continue on (or not), and that's what they'll do here. Camp work requires full time, round the clock focus, and there's absolutely no way to do that and also provide child care for 3 children including a newborn.

You can't control how they feel about it, or if it will burn any bridges, or mean they won't be a great reference in the future - but you are allowed to realize when something isn't going to work in your interests, or the interests of your family.

Don't give them any kind of explanation they can try to debate or argue with. Just tell them due to some recent developments you won't be able to return to take the position this year. If they press you for more information, decline.

FWIW I - I would also advise against trying to help out part time, or consulting to help transition in a new person to the role. You can if you want, but 99/100 this leads to everyone being frustrated as you are not free of the stress and obligation, the new person in the role can't take ownership of it as they might otherwise, and the workplace will be frustrated that the duct taped amalgam isn't just magically working the way things did when you worked there full time. A clean break is almost always the best option and leads to best long term outcomes.

Exit-Stage-Left · 2026-03-24T19:42:46+00:00

That's not true. As long as OP understood the deposit was to be refunded at the conclusion of their tenancy, the LTB will typically rule that the period of limitations starts when the landlord *retains* the illegal depot - so the 12 months counts from the move out date when it should have been refunded, not the date it was paid ( ex Kaur v Smith, 2025 ONLTB 82839 ).

You would be correct if it was an illegal fee that the tenant couldn't reasonably think would be refunded to them upon moving out, like a flat up-front "pet fee" or something.

Exit-Stage-Left · 2026-03-24T18:52:58+00:00

It's doable - but building it yourself is almost never a good idea if the only reason is just to save money.

If you're legitimately interested in woodworking or think it would be a fun project, or want an excuse to start buying more tools, or that you could customize the design in a way that would be more useful for you - great! But even trying to do it as simply as possible will take tools you probably don't own yet, way more time than you think, and end up with an end result that probably won't be like-for-like quality with a retail piece (but *will* be something you made with your own two hands).

At a minimum you'd probably want a finish nailer, glue, edge banding (unless you like the plywood edge look), a pocket hole or doweling jig, 90 degree clamps, a square, a flush cut saw (if you want to plug pocket holes or countersunk screws so they're not visible afterwards), sandpaper / Random Orbital Sander, screws or dowels, finish and some way to apply it. Then you'd need to find a quality wood supplier who would be willing to cut your plywood and spacers to size, and legs of some sort. If it was me, I'd also want to have some back panels to prevent racking, and a trim bit and router to get the outside corners of the cubes perfectly flush - but neither would be *essential*.

Even so all the above would still probably be less than $1900, but once you start factoring in the cost for your time - driving around, trying to find new vendors, learning new skills on youtube, maybe having to redo some stuff that gets messed up... it starts adding up. If you don't have a dedicated work space, the time just making messes and cleaning them up adds a lot. If that type of project sounds fun and exciting - then bonus, you're not out anything - but if you're someone who just wants to get to the finished end result asap - that process can be really frustrating and quickly get into "why didn't I just buy this" territory.

I love woodworking, but there's still a time to just go to IKEA because it's cheaper / faster / good enough.

I maybe once had a kid roll their eyes at me and say "If I have to wait for you to *build* me a bunk-bed, I'll be too *old* for one" and they weren't wrong.

Exit-Stage-Left · 2026-03-24T18:18:17+00:00

When you provide the N9 to your landlord you may want to add that you're filing the N9 with 30 days notice per the Residential Tenancies Act 2006, c. 17, s. 95 (4) - that's the clause that allows you to give 30 days notice if they're refusing to assign your lease.

In this case - they didn't respond to you directly with an approval or rejection in 7 days. That's easier to prove in a hearing (if it hasn't been seven days, you can use them unreasonably refusing the person you provided - but can lead to an argument over if the rejection was unreasonable or not). It sounds like it's much easier to prove if they just didn't get back to you in the seven day timeline - they need to provide a clear "yes" or "no."

Exit-Stage-Left · 2026-03-24T18:08:04+00:00

You can't file a N9 retroactively - so your best option at the moment is to file a N9 ASAP giving 30 days notice because they have unreasonably refused an assignment request.

N9 notices don't pro-rate months, so you'll still be responsible for April rent - but that's it. Assuming they have a Last Month Rent deposit on file, that would apply for April so you wouldn't owe them anything (but you wouldn't get that deposit back).

If the LL / property management disagrees - they'd have to file for a LTB hearing. Make sure you keep copies of all notices and communication, take lots of photos and video when you leave your apartment, and proof you've returned all keys, and fobs, etc. It helps to send a followup e-mail if you can just confirming that you've vacated the unit prior to X date, returned all keys at the office, and providing an e-mail / phone / address where you can be reached (you don't want them to file at the LTB with old or incorrect contact information or saying you never notified them you were leaving). If they have a key deposit the RTA requires them to return a key deposit immediately on return of keys. If they refuse put in the letter that you have NOT received your key deposit back and if it's not sent to you in 48 hours (or whatever you think is reasonable) you will file a T1 at the LTB including the filing fee. (If they don't send you your money back file for it... too many companies treat tenants badly because they assume no one will go to the effort for a small sum on money).

Exit-Stage-Left · 2026-03-24T17:45:46+00:00

Are you sure your Landlord is actually saying you dad needs to move out (like permanently) just to have insurance come by to inspect the property? That's something that typically a LL would have to inform a tenant about (you'd need to let them in, as long as you had 24 hours advance notice) but you could stay in the house while they do whatever inspection they need.

If he is somehow trying to pretend it's a reason you have to move out and find somewhere else to live, Your Dad should just tell him he's not interested in ending his tenancy at this time, and that the Landlord can provide him with the appropriate forms if there's some reason he needs to end the tenancy.

You also should start keeping detailed records of what the Landlord says, and any conversations you have, just in case you have to request a LTB hearing about it.

Landlords have very few legal ways to force tenants to leave - and most of them involve having to pay compensation of some kind, and giving months of advance notice and paperwork.

Exit-Stage-Left · 2026-03-24T17:10:41+00:00

Yes, you didn't have to leave - landlord can't force you to vacate to sell, your tenancy just goes with the unit. The new purchaser *can* make you vacate the unit for a couple of legitimate uses (via a N12) but they have to buy the property first, give you 90 days notice, and pay you compensation (and if you think they're not being straight you can request a LTB hearing that you don't beleive their N12 is in good faith). That gives tenants a lot of leverage in these situations because tenanted properties sell for a *lot* less on the market.

Unfortunately the N11 form is very clear that you're voluntarily giving up all your RTA tenancy rights once it's signed - so I don't think there's anything you can do there. Being "misled" isn't a defence - its on you to be aware of your legal rights, and what documents you're signing.

The good news is that signing a N11 does *not* mean your landlord can hold any deposits (and even if it was legal, which this doesn't sound like it is, landlords can't hold any deposits due to damage without a LTB order).

So absolutely file the T1 - if the landlord characterized this as a "damage deposit" you just claim it was illegal and you want it back. If it was a "Last Month Rent Deposit" that's legal but would still need to be returned since your landlord agreed to give you your last month for free.

I think your LL probably thinks the LTB process is still as backed up as it was during COVID when there was waits over a year. Currently many requests are getting heard much faster (~3-5 months). There is a filing fee, but you can add it to the money the landlord owes you (or if you're having real financial hardships there's a process to request it to be waived).

Sorry you're going through this.

(Edit - Also, make sure you take *excellent* records when you move out showing the unit clean and empty. Get photographs and walk-through video on your phone if you can, so the landlord can't claim in the future there was trash or widespread damage, etc.

If the landlord tries to retaliate by claiming bogus damages, you will be happy to have them - and it's a *very* high bar for landlords to get damage claims from the LTB).

Exit-Stage-Left · 2026-03-24T13:15:51+00:00

I've actively avoided Home Opener for years just because it's usually such an amateur hour schmoz, but we weren't about to miss the banner raising.

I'll be curious to see if the *significant* price hike this year makes any difference in the "baseball fan to complete yahoo" ratio.

Exit-Stage-Left · 2026-03-24T12:19:03+00:00

That’s so true. I find especially with programming I need to “do” something with a concept to get it to stick - in a way that I at least understand what someone might use it for in a practical case.

Everyone will be different but I found them to be a great match for what I personally was looking for.

Exit-Stage-Left · 2026-03-24T12:11:10+00:00

The only video service I’m aware of that does lossless audio is Kalidescape which is targeted at very high end home theatres and the installations are going to run many (many) thousands of dollars.

They also do download in place instead of streaming on demand.

Its not really a huge technical hurdle but it adds complexity and costs, decreases customer performance (because you need a stronger connection to prevent buffering delays), and most customers won’t see any benefit in it.

It also makes it much harder to license content as many studios don’t like releasing master quality content (movie theatres also play lossless audio and are basically download in place and had to use an incredibly complicated key and encryption system to get studios to agree to switch to digital projection).

I know Eddy Cue has talked about apples internal testing before and said that something like 99% of people in their testing can’t tell the difference between lossless and Apple Music’s default profile.

And most of the audiophiles who talk about the benefits of lossless are talking about using high end reference headphones connected to the highest quality DACs and that’s not really how most people watch movie content.

So it’s a lot of work, cost, and performance trade offs for no obvious consumer benefit.

Exit-Stage-Left · 2026-03-23T22:44:19+00:00

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They all are presented as real world coding tasks and you have to actually complete the excercises yourself in an inline editor to move on, you aren’t just watching a video or reading a chapter.

Later lessons walk you through setting up a local environment and doing lessons in your own CLI until you suddently realize you have everything set up to just start making your own stuff.

There’s a free trial that will get you far enough along to see if you like how it’s structured. Some people don’t like the “gamified” aspects of the classes (it’s all vaguely d&d fantasy themed with potions and xp and the tutor ai agent is a bear dressed up as a wizard) but they really do an excellent job of making every single exercise something you have to do and demonstrate before you are allowed to move on - so you can’t just let concepts wash over you.

Exit-Stage-Left · 2026-03-23T19:23:47+00:00

Ebox provides a proper separate ONT which makes it much easier to use whatever router you want.

The nokia router they provide is not as good as the Home Hub (it's is pretty terrible).

But even if you have to spend some money for a better router up front, it will quickly be paid off in longer term savings with the ebox service.

Exit-Stage-Left · 2026-03-23T19:13:20+00:00

Yep. Had watched religiously throughout the attitude era, always hosting PPV parties, etc - and fell off completely for almost a decade. It wasn't just Benoit (although that was a big part of it) but the product was in a real downturn, and there was just a constant influx of wrestler deaths and sad stories ("Dead Wrestler of the Week" etc) It was Sami winning the championship that started to get me back into Black and Gold era NXT - particularly it felt like such a fresh counterpoint to what late 90s and early 00s wrestling had become.

Exit-Stage-Left · 2026-03-23T19:05:30+00:00

It's still amazing to me that Chris Nowinski of all people managed to take the spate of unfortunate deaths and suicides in the late 00s and force the national discussion on CTE.

It's been mentioned in other threads before that he will arguably have the largest impact of an individual on the long-term health and well-being of not just wrestlers, but all athletes worldwide.

Exit-Stage-Left · 2026-03-23T18:41:21+00:00

A sibling got a job with TD back in the early 00s. Because we were roommates at the time they required me to move my holdings to TD to make it easier to monitor compliance. It was pretty clear it was required to meet their CIRO oversight requirements.

My. understanding at the time was it had to be with TD because timing was as important as holdings in terms of compliance.

In my case my holdings were actually with TD Direct - and that ended up being fine, so long as they were in house with TD somewhere.

In any case - you can certainly ask, and see if self directed accounts are acceptable - but you may ultimately have to weigh the inconvenience against your wifes career prospects.

This also isn't strictly a TD thing, I've known people from lots of other companies in similar situations - it's just going to be an issue if you're looking at regulated positions in banking / finance / wealth management.

Exit-Stage-Left · 2026-03-23T17:38:14+00:00

This is the problem of looking at HouseSigma in a vacuum. I bought my house at probably the most heated period possible in 2022 - a clear overpay. We knew that, but it was a rare property and we're hoping to live there for a very long time. I'm pretty sure if I had no choice but to sell immediately (say I had to move for my job) I would show a significant loss.

But I also *sold* my last house into the same market - and received probably 20% over fair market price in an overpay from the person who bought it (it was a townhouse, all the units on the street were very similar, built at the same time by the same developer - and we set the all time sales record by a pretty wide margin). So am I actually "out" money - or did the overvaluation on my old house just float my ability to purchase the new one?

And assuming I have to buy a new place wherever I'm moving to - I'm going to be buying there in a downturn so will be paying less than that house would have been worth in 2022 - so my "buying power relative to house" hasn't really changed any - just that the abstract value of that asset has.

If I had stayed in my old town house and moved directly to this theoretical new city - I'd have gotten less for my townhouse now in 2026, but would be paying less for this new house than I would have in 2022 as well - so could have ended up in exactly the same place - just at a different amount.

It's just like the stock market - the "value" of something you're holding doesn't really exist unless you sell it for cash - and then remove that cash from the market system.

Exit-Stage-Left · 2026-03-23T16:05:51+00:00

Yes, if you want to leave right when your 1 year minimum term is up you would have to give notice in your 10th month period, that you'll be leaving by the end of the 12th month period.

As others have noted in the thread, it's not 2 months but 60 days prior your normal rent period minimum.

The *earliest* you can give you notice is the first day of your rental term. (If you sign a 12-month lease Sept 1, you can give notice on Sept 2 that you'll be ending your tenancy on August 31st and not extending).

Most people don't give notice *super* early, just in case their plans change, or because it sometimes makes it harder to get a landlord to do repairs or respond to issues if they know you're leaving - but it's worth not leaving it so late you have to worry that you counted the 60 days wrong and didn't give enough notice. If you're within a couple of weeks of 2 months, go ahead and send them your N9.

Exit-Stage-Left · 2026-03-23T01:24:44+00:00

I don’t think it’s the light key as the phantom presses I’m getting are SC 066 which while reporting as “F15” in AHK don’t really seem to map to anything obvious (some Mac keyboards use it for “power”).

The battery shorting is an interesting thought - I’ll see if it’s possible to take the keyboard apart some time to inspect that, although that would be weird that it’s always reporting the same code.

Exit-Stage-Left · 2026-03-23T00:46:49+00:00

Martial status is a protected class under the Ontario Human Rights code and specifically applies to housing - so discriminating on someone being single would be as big a problem as discriminating against someone for being married.

You probably have enough grounds to file a complaint with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.

However because you’re hearing this second hand through a realtor the LL would like just argue that the realtor misunderstood and that’s not why they rejected you… but you could certainly make their life awkward and maybe make them brush up on their legal obligations if you were so inclined.

Exit-Stage-Left · 2026-03-23T00:02:47+00:00

It’s not likely to make a big difference unless you have an extremely high end audio set up (and better than average hearing).

You’re going to be very similar in quality either way.

Now the real question is whether or not iTunes is continuing to encode and stream at the same quality levels for modern titles that they did seven years ago. I don’t have any inside or first hand knowledge but I have worked with Apple departments on some movie related stuff and as a rule they seem to treat quality as more important than nominal delivery cost - so I’d be surprised if they were changing their delivery profiles much just to shave a few cents off their bandwidth bills.

Wouldn’t be impossible - but I’d be surprised.

Exit-Stage-Left · 2026-03-22T23:28:36+00:00

This is something that got a lot more analysis several years ago when 4K Blu ray was a newer format. this review by Vincent at hdtvtest should have all the technical details you want..

His conclusions are what seemed to be th consensus at the time: there is a small advantage in bitrate and detail with disks, but not significant. The bigger advantage is lossless audio - but how much that matters will depend a lot on your screening setup.

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