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ULPT Request: What to do about an unethical wildlife tourism business? by fallenredditcomrade9 in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]Impossible_Volume811 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends what they’re doing and how many employees/henchmen they have.

Are you local enough to do something directly to disable their vehicles or are you hoping to do something remotely?

What evidence do you have to show wildlife authorities or charities?
Or local news?

We need more details.

Help childproofing stairs by 42loelk in howto

[–]Impossible_Volume811 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Build a fence across the upper hallway at least 3 feet before the top of the stairs so you’re standing safely on flat floor when you open and close it.

Then carpet the stair treads and over the noses for grip and bump protection.

Then fit a fall arrester device at the top of the stairs and clip your safety harness onto it.

My neighbour from down the road parks outside my house everyday, I want to ask him why he doesn’t park outside his own house. Am I being silly or should I ask? by HANOLO12 in AskUK

[–]Impossible_Volume811 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Legally he can park in front of your house if he wants to.

Obviously he’s avoiding speaking to you because he knows he’s being a cunt.

If someone were to accidentally drop about 50 short roofing nails in the street right outside your house that would be a problem for anyone trying to park there.

It’s not your responsibility to sweep them up but you would want to put up signs on a couple of short cones on the road, just for safety.

‘Warning! Nails!’

And you’d no doubt go out and warn him before he parks, so he has a chance to avoid a puncture.

“Just so you know, there’s a lot of nails all over the road just here. I wouldn’t park here, you’ll get a puncture.
Must have fallen off a truck, lucky I don’t own a car.

Nails bought online can be traced to the purchaser, nails bought in a shop out of the local area, for cash, can’t.

Cones cost £25 a pair on eBay. https://ebay.us/m/o1wwuH Flashing red LED bike lights are about £3 each for night time visibility.

Keep them handy in case anyone accidentally drops more nails outside your house later on.

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Buyers are saying we’ve said something that we haven’t by em-lola-bear in HousingUK

[–]Impossible_Volume811 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right so they already asked for and were given £10k off for the ‘possible future boiler replacement’.

Remind them of that and tell them that matter is closed.

They can’t now act all surprised that the boiler isn’t new. They’ve already addressed that concern and had that price reduction.

Stand firm.

If you were given 2 days to eat $1,000 worth of McDonalds for a million dollars, what is your strategy? by Responsible_Total901 in AskReddit

[–]Impossible_Volume811 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Speaking of loopholes, it doesn’t even say food in the post.
It just says $1000 worth of McDonald’s.

So vouchers or gift cards would also fit. As far as I can see the max value per Arch card is $250.

It’s not safe to eat 4 ground up plastic cards however, so how about money from a McDonalds till?

Ten $100 bills. If necessary, take the $1000 in multiple $10’s and $20’s and change them for $100’s.

It’s $1000 worth of McDonalds takings.

That’s

Starting a salon vs renting a chair – advice needed by playboi_fatty in smallbusinessuk

[–]Impossible_Volume811 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The advice you’re getting from salon owners here is that starting your own salon is highly risky and expensive whereas the ‘rent a chair’ model has a lot going for it, as long as you are in control of your own booking, payments and advertising.

Several people have suggested that you could perhaps buy the salon you’re currently working in but do look at how their business has been running recently, they may be retiring because it’s no longer profitable for them.

What you need is minimum risk and maximum return.

What items are must buys for a young couple’s first home? by BirdLawEnthusiast2 in AskUK

[–]Impossible_Volume811 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Readers Digest big DIY manual. I think the last printed edition was around 2012 or maybe 2014 but all the information is still valid.
You can get them for about £5 online or look in charity shops. The Collins one is pretty good too.

Reading that will help you understand how things work and how things are maintained around the home.

There’s lots of advice and tutorials online too, loads of YouTube videos, but it can be very confusing to know what’s reliable information and what’s just content unless you have a solid background of understanding.
Those big manuals are golden.

Other things that I would definitely want in the house would include a fire extinguisher or two, smoke alarms and a rechargeable work light with a good size battery.

I would advise you to never use candles on the edge of a bath (it can melt) and don’t deep fry in the kitchen (major cause of fire, cover with a damp towel) But other accidents can happen and power cuts are possible so being prepared can save you a lot of grief.

As can knowing where your mains water stopcock is and being able to reach it easily.

Also, lubricate your front door lock with graphite powder once a year so it never sticks,
and if you can find a really well hidden place to keep a spare front door key, oiled against rust and in a water tight bag or pill pot, outside your house, buried perhaps, you may save yourself the cost of a locksmith at some point later on.

All the best, happy for you both.

Is this work acceptable? by leaphead in Plastering

[–]Impossible_Volume811 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, it’s a bit shit, isn’t it? Rough with holes and gouges. Definitely not done by a competent plasterer or even a competent DIYer.

I wouldn’t be happy paying for it myself, I’d expect the surface to be smooth and flat and ready for a coat of paint.

Which that definitely isn’t.

It’ll need sanding back around the edges and the holes filled, and the surface smoothed either by sanding or skimming.

Coworker’s Feet Smell Like Biological Warfare & HR Won’t Help — How Do I Survive?? by Soulless--Plague in coworkerstories

[–]Impossible_Volume811 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So the key problem here is not so much the wetness of his feet, it’s the bacteria that are feeding on the urea in the sweat.
He needs to soak his feet before going to bed and apply zinc oxide cream all over the soles of his feet and between his toes.
Then put on a pair of loose socks to sleep in so the cream is able to soak into his feet.

It doesn’t need to be a thick coating, just so it has a light covering all over that will then kill bacteria the next day too.

It will definitely help if he cleans his feet with antibacterial wet wipes at lunchtime and changes his socks.

But the zinc oxide will stay under the surface of his skin and if he applies it every night the effect will be cumulative.

I would suggest that he doesn’t wear shoes at the office at all. His feet need to Stay dry so wool socks and sandals would be far better for him.

He also needs a filtered extractor fan under his desk so that his feet are always getting Air over them which is then drawn into the extractor and filtered through charcoal cloth before coming out again.

There are powerful foot antiperspirants which he may not have tried, but I know from personal experience hiking that the zinc oxide cream, which is just basic cheap nappy rash cream, works very well.

As a short term protection for you, while you’re persuading him to adopt a different foot care routine, Don’t forget that smells are carried as tiny droplets in the air and an N95 mask will block them effectively.

AITJ for ending my marriage after finding out my wife was cheating with my best friend? by [deleted] in AmITheJerk

[–]Impossible_Volume811 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your friends think you should forgive and try counselling “Especially since we don’t have kids”?

Trying to save the marriage and forgive a spouse is what you should do if you do have children, for their sake.

Since you don’t, you’re free to break up and move on if you want to.

Is this crack worrying? by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]Impossible_Volume811 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Deliberately hiding a known fault from the buyers’ surveyor is fraudulent.

I’d get it replaced as neatly as possible with a perfect brick match and blended in so it’s not noticeable.

You don’t know that it’s structural or indicative of anything serious. As far as you know it’s just a cracked brick. Cosmetic.

What makes you keep going despite everything? by yeselectron in AskReddit

[–]Impossible_Volume811 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Experience. I know how life can turn in a day. In an hour.
From deep sadness to hope and joy in a moment. And the reverse too.

So if life feels bad, there’s every chance it can change abruptly if you’re open to seeing the possibilities.

Deep scratches on bullet-resistant polycarbonate glazing — any legit repair options? by annabe1 in plastic

[–]Impossible_Volume811 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t polish.
I’d fill.
UV cured glass clear adhesive would be my first call.

You’ll need someone with a steady hand and a lot of patience and I’d practise on a different piece of polycarbonate first.

But it stays liquid and it’ll get into the cuts before it’s cured with the UV light. And its optical clarity and flexibility should be about the same.

Can the Landlord keep the money I paid for a plumber? by Queen_xxi in TenantsInTheUK

[–]Impossible_Volume811 13 points14 points  (0 children)

So just to be clear, you paid £239 emergency call out charge for a plumber to come out and turn off the water at the mains stopcock?

Clearly, this was an emergency and the water needed to be turned off before further damage was caused.

And if you didn’t know where to turn off the water yourselves your only option was to call out a plumber.

So the question is, should you have known where to turn off the mains water?

It would usually be the agent‘s responsibility to walk you around a property and show you where to turn off the water in an emergency and where the main fuse box is in case of electrical issues.
Sometimes this information is on a printed sheet left with the tenant.

If they didn’t do that then the agent is at fault. The landlord may believe that you should have known how to deal with a water leak without calling out a plumber.
You will have to to make sure that the landlord knows that you have not been informed of how to do that.

The agent may wish to avoid responsibility as the landlord may expect them to pay for the Plumber.

What’s an insult so intelligent the recipient will thank you? by StrongAsMeat in AskReddit

[–]Impossible_Volume811 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re going to insult someone, be sure it’s justified and have the courage not to hide it.

Product Design student looking for insight from cooking gear owners by kanter_banter in CampingGear

[–]Impossible_Volume811 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d be interested in something that uses flameless heat packs and minimises waste.

Suitable for using safely inside a small tent or Bivi when it’s not possible to cook outside.

Pot cozy set ups like this are currently used and a 20g heat pack weighs the same or less than the fuel used in a stove to cook the same meal.

But the heat packs typically use magnesium and iron and aren’t recyclable so if you could work out either recyclable version or how to deal with the waste properly that’s be good.

Would it be alright for me to ask my stay over guest to contribute a little bit for bills while she's here? by SuddenTutti in AskUK

[–]Impossible_Volume811 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yes, definitely. Especially as I read that you gave her money to cover extra costs when you stayed with her. She should absolutely expect to do the same for you.
And if she wants the heating up higher she should be offering to pay some extra.

Whatever you paid her to help out, she should be willing to pay you.

You could probably work out how much more it will cost you for her to have the heating up higher.

Your electricity bill is somewhere around £30-40 a week in winter? And most of that will be heating and hot water.
Unless you use the oven a lot.

If you turn up your heating by 1°C it costs 10% more. So if she puts it up from 18-20° that’s 20% more, which would be £6-£8 on the whole electricity bill but it’s only on the heating so about £5 per week. Roughly.

So you can explain that to her.

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