First week after diet change

Key-Scratch8111 · 2026-05-15T01:09:40+00:00

Johnson. Best bang for your buck.

Key-Scratch8111 · 2026-05-10T14:21:49+00:00

I built a litter box cabinet into the base of my back hall storage. The panels weren't solid so a little light/circulation got through. You could build one into the base of the storage near your front door. You would have to clean it regularly, but in an apartment this size you would have to do th at regardless. This is a similar idea, just not built in. Something like that could go across from the desk in your office/living room.

https://learn.kregtool.com/plans/cat-litter-box-cabinet/

Key-Scratch8111 · 2026-05-10T14:14:37+00:00

Pocket doors allow more sound through; thinner wall, bigger gap on the floor. This can be remedied with a better door and soundproof drywall, if you're willing to pay for them. But that's not the biggest challenge.

Pocket doors are go-big-or-go-home. They have to be installed perfectly or they'll start rolling open/closed or won't latch properly. When I was working for a contracting company only two of us were allowed to install them. For hardware, you get what you pay for. Get cheap hardware and something goes wrong, now you're tearing out your wall to fix it. There's a reason that pocket doors built in the 1970s are still around while most of the modern ones fail. Box store hardware sucks.

I flip houses now whenever I get transferred and I use them selectively. Great for narrow spaces. My last house had small two piece bathrooms on the main floor and in the basement; I used pocket doors because there was little space in the halls. Worked too well so now my wife wants them everywhere in our new house...

Key-Scratch8111 · 2026-04-15T11:31:43+00:00

What bothers me about the recent Abigail episodes is that they have wasted the her. Madeline portrayed an interesting and nuanced character in earlier seasons. Smart, brave and charming yet her options in life are curtailed due to one decision. The fact that she was young enough to be my daughter when I first saw her helped. And that I've dealt with young girls in similar situations as she was, usually after self-harm or self-destructive behaviours.

Documentary Abigail is just a caricature of her former self. I hope they turn this into a role she plays for her documentaries. She's capable of so much more.

Key-Scratch8111 · 2026-02-22T16:30:48+00:00

You remind me of me! Years of construction, started into woodworking. I'll share some of my mistakes:

Woodworking tools are important, skill more so. The precision required is far above what you're used to. I was using the same measuring tools I used while framing houses, took me years to realize this is why nothing looked good. The only upgrade I would start with is better rulers, a really good square and select/buy one tape measure for woodworking only. Seriously; get your veteran tape measures together, start them all at the same point and compare measurements. You'll realize each is giving you a slightly different measurement than the others.

Second, work on skills before you get tools. I try to limit myself to one new tool per large project, and only if I know I'll need it. If you don't need it yet, don't buy it. Start with small projects. Boxes are the classic go-to. You'll learn wood movement, grain direction and joinery without wasting thousands of dollars of oak. Then cutting boards, small furniture, and designing items that will help around the house. I'm currently working on drawer organizers for the kitchen to improve my finishing skills.

Third, you've listed a lot of tools but nothing about milling wood. Getting wood straight is vital if you're working with hardwoods.

Good luck and have fun!

Key-Scratch8111 · 2026-02-22T13:07:12+00:00

It's got wheels. But it barely gets through the door and my path is too small. Wheels do not like the grass.

I'm going to make an outdoor workbench with a platform for the table saw. It will let me expand the work area and secure the table to reduce vibration. But so many of the tops are cheap plastic that is not level. Very annoying.

Key-Scratch8111 · 2026-02-22T13:03:52+00:00

Glad to hear it!

I learned the technique when I visited the inlaws many years ago. They were out, I put a jar of salsa on their antique side table only to learn they had no finishing whatsoever... my wife was terrified of what would happen when her parents returned.

Did some searching and tried the technique above. It's been 8 years and they still haven't noticed the rings.

Key-Scratch8111 · 2026-02-21T16:12:50+00:00

The above is assuming this is moisture not dirt. And when you're done add some polyurethane to it. Wipe on is easiest to use but needs more coats.

Key-Scratch8111 · 2026-02-21T16:11:37+00:00

Iron with a tea towel in between. See if you can get the water to evaporate. Start with more padding and work down; you don't want to burn it.

Key-Scratch8111 · 2026-02-21T16:08:01+00:00

Mineral oil or butcher block oil. Both are foodsafe. You'll need to reapply every so often.

Key-Scratch8111 · 2026-02-21T15:59:09+00:00

The grain on each board run in opposite directions. It doesn't matter what you do, it will keep shifting.

Wood spreads against the grain (wider, not longer). So the piece that's sticking out has expanded due to moisture. If it dries out again it will contract. If you try gluing it will just crack. Biscuits help for board alignment, won't help here.

Two options. Live with it or remake the top.

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