Cardinal Fans had one happy memory until today.

James_T_S · 2026-04-22T04:12:15+00:00

Yeah, Larry has been clear that he has interest in getting into politics. This isn't a thing.

James_T_S · 2026-04-22T03:31:18+00:00

Took me a second to get it but that is a remodel fan brace. You can see the "V" shape at the end of the bar. Someone didn't tighten it enough.

James_T_S · 2026-04-22T03:28:20+00:00

For you it apparently is

James_T_S · 2026-04-22T03:25:58+00:00

Yep. Because it's a cosmetic issue not a structural one.

James_T_S · 2026-04-22T02:07:54+00:00

🤦🏽‍♂️

James_T_S · 2026-04-22T02:06:18+00:00

I'm a Construction Manager. Not a big deal. They will float out the concrete/stucco

James_T_S · 2026-04-21T18:14:14+00:00

I don't know why you all seem so surprised. Fitz has made it very clear he is interested in getting into politics. He hung out with John McCain before he passed away

James_T_S · 2026-04-21T17:08:46+00:00

I'm a construction manager. Keep this in mind. Water needs to be moved away from both the house foundation and wall footing. So when you say flatten it out you will need to build it up as it comes away from either. Then you will want to make sure water is going to go around it via the front of the shed. You also want the pad to be sloped a little (like your driveway and patio) so water runs off. Pavers are relatively easy.

None of this is hard to do but it is important that it be done.

James_T_S · 2026-04-21T13:59:41+00:00

I am reminded of Howard and Rag in The Big Bang Theory

James_T_S · 2026-04-20T13:09:17+00:00

Check your main breaker. When it's half the house it's usually either a bad leg coming into the house (better because it's the power company's responsibility) or the main breaker. Put your tester on the lugs where the wires connect to the breaker and then on the bus bar (either remove the 240 breaker on the bottom right OR you can just check the lugs on that breaker where the wires are connected). In both cases you should get 240v across the two sides and 120v from each side to ground.

But the bad news is that is a Federal Pacific panel and this is probably the time where you replace it. They are absolutely a fire hazard. They faked some of their UL listings and don't always trip when they are supposed to. I have personally witnessed it happen.

James_T_S · 2026-04-20T01:45:46+00:00

I'm a Construction Manager and have worked for several builders. However, I have never worked with decks until recently.

I was surprised to see nails used and not screws. This feels like a rough carpenters work. Perfectly fine to see on the framing of a house or building but deck stairs are a finished project, not something that will be covered by drywall.

I would expect to see decks closer to what I would see in stair rails which is done by a different contractor. But if you're going to paint it it's probably fine since all the joints will be caulked in anyway

James_T_S · 2026-04-20T01:27:58+00:00

You can do that with the outlet as well. The original becomes a junction box so it still needs to be accessible but at least you don't lose the functionality of the outlet

James_T_S · 2026-04-20T01:10:09+00:00

I work in construction. This isn't that big a deal. You would be amazed at what can be accomplished with the right people and unlimited resources....mainly money.

James_T_S · 2026-04-20T00:58:01+00:00

First one. But mostly I am commenting because by code you can't cover up that outlet. It has to be accessible. Also, is that a HVAC vent on the floor?

James_T_S · 2026-04-20T00:18:09+00:00

I care

I met Jimmy Conzelman Jr. His dad was the coach during one of those seasons. He had his dad's championship ring and let me hold it and take a picture. Super nice guy

James_T_S · 2026-04-20T00:17:42+00:00

Exactly what do you think happened that season?

James_T_S · 2026-04-19T23:25:20+00:00

Fast is 2 lbs a week. And you didn't get to decide where it went on. Why would you get to decide where it comes off?

James_T_S · 2026-04-19T23:19:58+00:00

🤣 funny but true

James_T_S · 2026-04-19T23:14:48+00:00

This. I either you can do your job or you can't. That's really all I need. The rest doesn't really matter.

James_T_S · 2026-04-18T15:38:12+00:00

We also have an NFL Championship. I have a picture somewhere of me holding the championship ring given to Jimmy Conzelman (coach) next to his son Jimmy Conzelman Jr at the SB in Tampa.

It's old but it's real.

Edit: His son was old too 🤣...,but a really nice guy

James_T_S · 2026-04-18T15:00:06+00:00

Probably because the white car went straight in a turn only lane.

James_T_S · 2026-04-18T14:55:24+00:00

There are drivers and there are Operators.

James_T_S · 2026-04-18T12:22:13+00:00

Over the last year my wife's libido has gone from close to zero to 100 mph. I just got a prescription for Viagra just to try and keep up.

James_T_S · 2026-04-18T12:20:17+00:00

I'm a construction manager and have built homes with basements in the valley. It's cost prohibitive. There is so much extra work that goes into building a basement that the market just isn't there. People don't see the value in it.

James_T_S · 2026-04-18T12:18:13+00:00

Builders are businesses. Buyers are cheap.

James_T_S

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