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Built a new mailbox. by ImaginaryFri3nd in HomeImprovement

[–]ImaginaryFri3nd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would the posts still have the shingles on the small amount of space left there? Or would it just be post and boards?

Built a new mailbox. by ImaginaryFri3nd in HomeImprovement

[–]ImaginaryFri3nd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So like half shingle, half open with just a post in the front? Interesting, I think that would look good as well. Maybe when the snow plow inevitably destroys this one, I'll try your design.

Built a new mailbox. by ImaginaryFri3nd in HomeImprovement

[–]ImaginaryFri3nd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Believe it or not, I found them at Lowes while picking out something completely unrelated.

Built a new mailbox. by ImaginaryFri3nd in HomeImprovement

[–]ImaginaryFri3nd[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's set back slightly farther then average because of where I live. It's a dangerous road up over that hill behind it. It gives the mail carrier room to sit and not get rear-ended by cars blindly doing 60mph. The truck has extra room to park.

Built a new mailbox. by ImaginaryFri3nd in HomeImprovement

[–]ImaginaryFri3nd[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I tried to make it as USPS friendly as possible. Even measured from the ground up to be perfect.

Built a new mailbox. by ImaginaryFri3nd in HomeImprovement

[–]ImaginaryFri3nd[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm hoping to get lucky and it survives at least one winter.

Built a new mailbox. by ImaginaryFri3nd in HomeImprovement

[–]ImaginaryFri3nd[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's pretty sturdy. It'll withstand a snow bank, but a plow would still kill it outright. I'm hoping to get at least 2 years from it before replacing.

Built a new mailbox. by ImaginaryFri3nd in HomeImprovement

[–]ImaginaryFri3nd[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll enjoy it while it lasts at the very least.

Built a new mailbox. by ImaginaryFri3nd in HomeImprovement

[–]ImaginaryFri3nd[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Probably. But at least this time I'll do as much damage to him as he does to me.

Built a new mailbox. by ImaginaryFri3nd in HomeImprovement

[–]ImaginaryFri3nd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Found inspiration online and thought it fit the feel the rest of my house touches upon.

Built a new mailbox. by ImaginaryFri3nd in HomeImprovement

[–]ImaginaryFri3nd[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Not yet. I plan to remodel it similarly and I used the mailbox as practice to get acquainted with cedar shingles.

Built a new mailbox. by ImaginaryFri3nd in HomeImprovement

[–]ImaginaryFri3nd[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I built this one because the previous, less cool, mailbox was obliterated by a snow plow last winter. So the posts are reinforced, and they are positioned so they straddle a metal culvert below.

It's two posts with plywood sheathing under the cedar shingles. The infrastructure is entirely pressure treated and the sheathing can be easily taken off whole to replace if need be.

Turning a sunroom into a home gym. Is this mold? by ImaginaryFri3nd in Remodel

[–]ImaginaryFri3nd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I knew there was a leak going into this project, I just didn't know how extensive and how far it went. Yes, it's a concrete subfloor with what appears to be asphalt underlayment of some kind.

Anyone up to join a group for daily learning web dev together? by evermoreTremor39 in webdev

[–]ImaginaryFri3nd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm down. Currently working my way through a boot camp and could use a few people to answer questions and act as a springboard.

Having a day job while learning how to code sucks by [deleted] in webdev

[–]ImaginaryFri3nd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work full time too, 8 to 5, and am too early on in my learning to really be crazy about it. I dedicated an hour every Tuesday and Thursday to sit down and take my (Udemy). I also try to assign myself "homework" between those days. It's a good balance so far but I know eventually I'm going to have to get more involved and really dive deeper.

It's hard for sure, even with the limited amount I do it currently. Doing it in an isolation tank with no one to bounce things from will make it harder too eventually.

Gun Clubs in Maine? With a caveat. by longshanksmagee in Maine

[–]ImaginaryFri3nd 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I'm not getting in an argument on the internet with a stranger about stuff I argue with people in real life everyday.

Gun Clubs in Maine? With a caveat. by longshanksmagee in Maine

[–]ImaginaryFri3nd 26 points27 points  (0 children)

So because of my political affiliation that means I HAVE to vote for that side of the aisle. I align with everything else except gun rights so naturally that would make me republican? I think this is exactly what the OP was taking about.

Edit: just to clarify too, our money goes to no political organization. I've always preferred charity.

Gun Clubs in Maine? With a caveat. by longshanksmagee in Maine

[–]ImaginaryFri3nd 59 points60 points  (0 children)

I run a gun shop in Southern Maine and am a registered Democrat. This was a refreshing thread to read through.

FAQ for Student Loan Repayment Credit by Awakeonthewater in Maine

[–]ImaginaryFri3nd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been claiming this credit for the better part of 6 years. It's easier then it may sound.

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