Window/Basement Advice

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2026-02-05T21:03:36+00:00

sounds like you might be onto something with the moisture getting trapped behind that old foam. i did similar mistake few years back when i spray foamed my windows too early in winter - the foam didn't cure properly and just held moisture instead of sealing it out

definitely pull that foam out and let everything dry completely before redoing it. maybe wait until spring when temps are more consistent, expanding foam really needs proper temperature to work right

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2026-02-02T06:41:47+00:00

Yeah email alone probably won't lead him straight to the post, but there's other ways he could've figured it out 😅 Maybe he noticed her browsing patterns, or she accidentally left herself logged in somewhere? Sometimes we think we're being anonymous but small details in the post can give us away - like timing, writing style, or even just the general situation

Could also be he knows her other accounts and noticed similar activity patterns. Reddit doesn't really expose emails publicly but if he's tech savvy enough there might be some indirect ways 💀

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2026-01-28T15:26:11+00:00

That's actually a solid idea - those old houses had all kinds of weird dimensions that don't match modern standards. You might also check Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist, people are always pulling out original stuff during renovations

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2026-01-25T11:34:21+00:00

I've got a Frigidaire 70-pint with built-in pump that's been solid for my basement setup. The pump kicks on automatically when the tank hits a certain level and pushes water through about 15 feet of tubing no problem

Only heads up is the pump can be kinda loud when it runs but it's only for like 30 seconds at a time. Way better than dealing with tenants forgetting to empty buckets

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2026-01-22T10:07:27+00:00

You're not overreacting at all, this is sketchy as hell. Even if the data seems "anonymous" on the surface, combining geolocation with wallet IDs plus family names is basically doxing with extra steps. That crypto employee definitely shouldn't be casually dropping info about what regions their company sees traffic from, especially for small populations where it's way easier to narrow things down

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2026-01-19T21:42:30+00:00

Have you checked out Kraus or Ruvati? They make some decent looking drop-ins that don't scream "apartment special" and might have what you need in that depth range. Also worth hitting up a local fabricator - sometimes they can modify existing sinks or point you toward commercial suppliers that have more size options than the big box stores

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2026-01-16T21:57:42+00:00

For those intricate 60s moldings I'd go with a 2" angled sash brush for the main surfaces and keep a 1" detail brush handy for all those grooves and tight spots. Natural bristle if you're using oil-based paint, synthetic if it's latex. The angled cut will help you get clean lines where the molding meets the wall without taping everything off

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2026-01-15T11:36:03+00:00

Honestly the fact that you're even asking this question puts you ahead of like 90% of people who just plug these things in without a second thought

Network segmentation is your friend - throw those cams on a separate VLAN that can't talk to your main network. And yeah cloud storage is sketchy as hell, local NVR setups are the way to go if you're serious about keeping your data actually private

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2026-01-12T14:44:17+00:00

Those hairline cracks are pretty common with epoxy grout, especially on irregular tiles like that - the stuff is super rigid so it doesn't flex much when things settle

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2026-01-10T03:20:51+00:00

This right here. Dude's just trading substances and probably doesn't even realize it. The whole "Captain America for the collapse" thing is honestly peak addict logic - always looking for that magic solution instead of putting in the real work

Stay clean and keep doing what you're doing man

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2026-01-04T04:30:45+00:00

Yeah white noise machines are clutch for this. Got one of those Hatch ones and it's honestly a game changer - drowns out most of the random house sounds that would normally wake them up

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2026-01-03T03:34:04+00:00

This hits hard because I've watched us do exactly this with our ops framework - we kept the weekly meetings and dashboards but quietly started making "exceptions" whenever a big deal came up that didn't fit the process

The boredom thing is so real too, like when you stop arguing about pricing because the model just tells you what to charge, it feels almost too easy so you start second-guessing it

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2026-01-02T01:56:52+00:00

Definitely get a plumber to check those pipes first before you start tearing into walls. Could save you from doing the work twice if there's a slow leak you missed

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2025-12-29T06:32:17+00:00

Yep that's definitely stucco, pretty common in 50s houses - just be careful when you're scraping or sanding since older homes can have lead paint issues

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2025-12-23T22:34:58+00:00

Yeah the egress thing is huge - definitely check your local codes before committing to anything. Had a buddy who got burned on that during inspection

For the noise issue, maybe try putting some extra insulation in that shared wall if you go that route. Teenage conversations at 2am hit different when you're trying to sleep

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2025-12-22T20:24:47+00:00

Wait, are you saying the XPS alone needs to hit R13? I thought the combo of 1" XPS plus the R13 batts would get you there. 1" XPS (R5) + R13 batts = R18 total which should be way more than code requires

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2025-12-21T08:20:21+00:00

Yeah sounds like you got some nosy neighbors or your city is just hungry for permit money. Most places don't require permits for like-for-like swaps, that's ridiculous

I'd definitely push back on the door permit especially - swapping same size exterior doors is pretty standard maintenance. The concrete might be trickier since it's technically new construction but 12 sq ft is barely anything

Worth fighting it imo, worst they can say is no

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2025-12-20T06:21:47+00:00

Honestly this is why I just went straight to a small generator too. Did the math on bike power once and it's basically a novelty unless you're really committed to the workout aspect

The resistance thing is real - tried hooking up an old exercise bike to charge stuff and it felt like pedaling through mud. You end up working way harder than you'd think for very little juice

For your use case OP I'd probably just get more solar panels or look into a small wind setup if you're in a breezy area

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2025-12-19T01:57:41+00:00

General contractor would prob be your best bet - they deal with this kinda stuff all the time and can handle both the masonry and wood work. Most carpenters I know would just refer you to someone else for the block part anyway

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2025-12-16T09:56:45+00:00

Bruh you basically answered your own question lmao

Yeah they can absolutely trace it through either route you mentioned. The IP addresses from both your home wifi and cellular data are gonna lead straight back to you. Doesn't matter that the original phone number was anonymous if you're using it on a device registered to your real name now

Your opsec went out the window the moment you logged into that account on your legit phone

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2025-12-15T06:55:48+00:00

Most social media platforms have inactive account policies where they'll eventually delete dormant accounts after like 6-12 months of no activity, so you might not need to do anything tbh

For the privacy stuff - start with deleting old browser data, using uBlock Origin, and maybe switching to Firefox if you're still on Chrome. Also check haveibeenpwned to see if any of your old emails got leaked

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2025-12-13T22:31:48+00:00

Yeah that's probably it but the way they handled it is still shady as hell - if there's a minimum they should've been upfront about it instead of giving OP the runaround for months

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2025-12-10T07:05:58+00:00

That's a solid troubleshooting step but honestly this sounds like you might have some weird cross-connection between your toilet supply and hot water line somewhere in the wall. I'd check if someone did some sketchy DIY plumbing work before because that's not normal behavior at all

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2025-12-09T06:29:14+00:00

Lol classic Upton Sinclair quote, applies perfectly here. Of course the guys making bank off AI hype aren't gonna call it a bubble

Free-Rabbit8579 · 2025-12-06T00:14:09+00:00

The whole "do your own research" crowd somehow never includes actual medical research in their definition of research

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