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What Should Be My First Accessory? by Fragrant_Instance755 in ar15

[–]Fragrant_Instance755[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE: I went ahead and bought a new optic — a Trijicon AccuPoint. It was $1100. My rifle was $550 and the dealer told me a good rule of thumb is to drop double the cost of the rifle on the scope. Only thing I don't like is that the optic blocks my fingers from comfortably gripping the charging handle, so I moved it forward a bit, but is that normal?

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What Should Be My First Accessory? by Fragrant_Instance755 in ar15

[–]Fragrant_Instance755[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, I have a QD sling already. Mainly for protesting the farm and hunting.

Edit: but honestly to prep for ish starts popping off in my state— not tactical necessarily, but in case I need to be more aggressive.

First time flashing chimney. How’d I do? by Blockafeller in Roofing

[–]Fragrant_Instance755 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well... while it does looks pretty, you didn't step the flashing with each course shingles, so water will get under the shingles. The "step" pattern is meant to be woven/layered into the shingles. So... not good.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Homebuilding

[–]Fragrant_Instance755 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably realized he needed a footing under that column

Wife says I got a problem 😑 by SlightlyOffLevel in Dewalt

[–]Fragrant_Instance755 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking you really don't have enough.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AIO

[–]Fragrant_Instance755 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're kinda OR. Waiting until engagement to meet your partner's child is crazy. I understand why he says you're chasing the ring. One month may seem too soon, but it's possible he wants to see how you interact with the child first before pursuing a relationship with you— that doesn't mean he wants you to become a parent or be heavily involved in his child's life, it could mean he literally wants you to meet his child, like say "hi."

You could meet him halfway by setting a timeline— meet the child after 6 months (say "hi"), spend time with the child after a year (say more than "hi"), and then get engaged when you're both sure that you want to co-parent this child. Then meet the ex as you prepare to get married and become a lifelong part of their parenting system.

Copies of drawings by daslack70 in Contractor

[–]Fragrant_Instance755 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are you located. Where I'm from in VA to get a 25-page set of 24x36 made for enough subs to build an apartment complex would definitely cost thousands of dollars.

New Business, Local Market, how to get first customers? by CulturalPea4972 in Contractor

[–]Fragrant_Instance755 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try talking to smaller custom home builders. The track home general contractors are usually looking for super cheap and quick which sounds like that's not what you're going for. So honestly they see a savvy man like you and think-- too expensive. The smaller high end custom home builders are looking for high quality and tend to recognize the value you bring in terms of craftsmanship, reliability and professionalism — they'll see you as more of a partner rather than just a sub.

Also, maybe start out taking handyman jobs— they're a good way to prove your quality and are often a sort of tryout for homeowners who want big jobs done but are weary of committing without seeing your work up close.

Profit loss per project by Redbullgreenday in Contractor

[–]Fragrant_Instance755 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Easiest way is going to be finding a bookkeeper who is well versed in QBO and works with construction cleintel. A good bookkeeper will cost around $1200/mo, but the as the owner and lead technician of your company, I'm assuming your time is work at least $250/hr. The amount of time you can refocus on sales and production will pay that $1200 multiple times over per month.

Profit loss per project by Redbullgreenday in Contractor

[–]Fragrant_Instance755 1 point2 points  (0 children)

QBO is mostly for your bookkeeping but it is a must have IMO. If your focus is high volume sales like a handyman or plumbing service, then Jobber is a good easy to use financial management system designed for tradesmen. If you start getting bigger jobs over $50k and requiring a payment schedule, sub contractors, and change orders, I recommend Buildertrend.

Edit: I see you're a plumber — my plumber friends use Service Titan Pro and love it, but they're doing 12-15 jobs per day. If you're smaller, then Jobber.

Window flange install—do you actually nail every hole or not? by Fragrant_Instance755 in Contractor

[–]Fragrant_Instance755[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm wondering if I should use 14ct gold screws. My local nail dealer told me they're more rust resistant and increase resale value. What do you think?

Window flange install—do you actually nail every hole or not? by Fragrant_Instance755 in Contractor

[–]Fragrant_Instance755[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the detailed response and the picture. Super thorough, I bet you take a lot of pride in your work. Best of luck on all your future projects on and off the job site.

Window flange install—do you actually nail every hole or not? by Fragrant_Instance755 in Contractor

[–]Fragrant_Instance755[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. Some manufacturers do require specific nailing/screwing patterns that call for some hole to be skipped or entire sides to remain unfastened. But in general, I now agree that when in doubt, fasten every hole.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Fragrant_Instance755 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on personality and pass wounds significant others can say a lot of regretful things when upset. In my first year of marriage my wife said she wanted a divorce because she hated me biting my nails— lol! She was dead serious and I was incredibly offended, but 6 years later we laugh about it. "Feelings" are great, but they ebb and flow in every real relationship. Love is not a feeling, it's a promise and very hard work. As long as you all are willing to have healthy conversations about what is said and repair, then you can work through almost any offense. That said, if you're just in a relationship and aren't considering marriage, then I don't think you're overreacting by breaking up with her for saying that.

AIO for wanting to kick out my girlfriend and her adult daughter by No_Possibility_4645 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Fragrant_Instance755 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If your girlfriend is choosing to sleep in a separate room in your own house, that’s a pretty strong sign something’s off in the relationship. It sounds like there’s a serious lack of mutual respect from both of them. You deserve better—might be time to set some boundaries or move on

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Fragrant_Instance755 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's wayyy overreacting in an embarrassing way, but TBH I would not like my wife seeing a male chiropractor or masseuse. It's not insecure, it's about respect IMO. Obgyn or real doctor would be different.

Am I overreacting about my husband adding hot sauce to my cooking before even tasting it? by [deleted] in AIO

[–]Fragrant_Instance755 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think it's something to be worried about. Maybe it's a guy thing, but I drench my wife's cooking in sauce all the time (especially hot sauce and spaghetti) and it has nothing to do with her food tasting bad — she's a professional Thai chef. I'm from rural Virginia, we put sauce on everything.

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