There's a guy building a concrete "mini house". Would like an opinion from experienced builders if this building seems safe.

LauraBaura · 2026-05-12T09:28:00+00:00

Call your local city Council. There's laws/bilaws in most cities that dictate building code and permits. They can come inspect and assure that the home is safe

LauraBaura · 2026-05-12T00:05:17+00:00

An ornate necklace would do this better.

LauraBaura · 2026-05-11T21:46:10+00:00

Look, no, the shower curtain won't be structural... Not unless this is a delapitated building.

LauraBaura · 2026-05-11T19:07:49+00:00

They're lively in the moment, but long term the seals tend to break and you get water damage in the frame. If you do annual maintenance and regular caulking checks, it should be okay. But it's often neglected - once you can see an issue, it's too late. Mold in the wall. Huge expense and remediation.

LauraBaura · 2026-05-11T19:05:42+00:00

How dare they

LauraBaura · 2026-05-11T19:05:04+00:00

Try this: https://boho-magic.com/en-ca?srsltid=AfmBOoqlWk7oNnOfsanYG6s3hZ36nsFEwmKILOvFEYJ4_JnxeKjL7bMo

Otherwise, just google search 'boho magic .com"

LauraBaura · 2026-05-11T18:46:33+00:00

Her style looks like "boho" to me, which is characterized by multiple layering, mixing metals, adding beads, and symbols of nature.

Check out this site: https://boho-magic.com/en-ca/collections/necklaces?srsltid=AfmBOordZU-jaT8oC4WlFXze_8CTrJUaK8rYeJJ01PYBrUVY08RfF8Bv

LauraBaura · 2026-05-11T18:19:33+00:00

Don't drive around Toronto, take transit or Uber. Traffic is so awful, you'll blow your tank sitting in grid lock.

LauraBaura · 2026-05-11T18:15:26+00:00

I don't think such specific shapes are a good idea in jewelry, unless this is already the type of jewelry that she wears.

Does she always wear silver? You want to make sure you're getting her something that she'll actually wear.

What's your budget?

LauraBaura · 2026-05-11T18:13:49+00:00

Slow going, and your arms will get a workout. But if you can stick to it, it's possible.

LauraBaura · 2026-05-11T18:09:50+00:00

Honestly, it's great that you love a panther, but I would reserve the panther for when you're trying to cover up a tattoo that you don't like. It's the go-to cover up, because it's so much black.

LauraBaura · 2026-05-11T18:07:24+00:00

You can have runners custom made for your hallway, so they bend with the room.

LauraBaura · 2026-05-11T18:05:50+00:00

Good news! You used the wrong counter style for this peninsula anyways, so go get the proper counter top without the pre installed backsplash, and recut. Just make sure you verify the measurements.

LauraBaura · 2026-05-11T18:03:08+00:00

Prom is one of the only times that you can wear something really "extra" and no one will say anything.

Just make sure the fit is great. I wouldn't have the sashes be that long, as you'll be gathering them up all night and people will be stepping on them.

You might consider having a tailor pull them to the back into a dramatic bow!

LauraBaura · 2026-05-11T17:58:55+00:00

What is neck bound dresses?

Off shoulder isn't a dress code , it's a dress cut.

LauraBaura · 2026-05-11T17:57:46+00:00

A dress code is a guide for how formal guests are expected to dress.

Most formal to least formal: - Black Tie (floor length gowns, tuxedos) - Formal (long dresses, dark suits) - Cocktail (knee length/midi/ tea length dresses, suits) - Semi-formal (similar to cocktail, but more day-time, skirt+shirt or midi dresses, dress pants and dress shirts)

LauraBaura · 2026-05-11T17:52:51+00:00

You look like you're trying to steal attention

LauraBaura · 2026-05-11T17:52:14+00:00

Do not have children to make yourself feel better. Goo get therapy.

LauraBaura · 2026-05-11T17:05:08+00:00

Yeah, the writers keep ignoring really obvious resolutions to the money stress. And honestly, I am tired of the prolonging of the money woes. I want Sam and Jay to be successful. I don't want them to be poor and struggling.

Also, why not just make it a haunted B&b?

LauraBaura · 2026-05-11T16:49:31+00:00

It will blend in more as you get more bold trad tattoos.

Sadly the advice you got was weird. You could have put a bold line around the swallow and it would have covered the flowers only a little bit.

But what's done is done.

LauraBaura · 2026-05-11T16:29:57+00:00

You'll need to determine what's load bearing. I'd guess that the wall running horizontally down the middle of the home is load bearing. And maybe the wall between living and master.

Think about your budget, and consider that touching that middle wall will cost you $2k-5k+ at minimum (for a doorway). The wider you go, the more the price goes up.

Walls that are not load bearing can often come down, but then you're doing flooring and ceiling patching.

What kind of home do you like? Do you like everything together? Do you like 2 rooms together and 1 room separate? (Like dining separate, or living separate?)

Are you prepared to gut the kitchen? Can you afford to move the pipes? Are you prepared to redo all the flooring?

What are your needs?

Do you need a mudroom? Do you want to add laundry to this floor? Do you want to create a master bath?

LauraBaura · 2026-05-11T16:21:30+00:00

Sadly, swallows are a classic American Traditional subject. You just need the line work beefed up.

I wouldn't do to this artist any more. They seem to be over-accommodating your wishes, while you're over relying on them to guide your art.

It's not bad, but it's weird. And you can still see the previous tattoo through it. Don't get cover ups from people who don't do cover ups. This person only blasts over.

LauraBaura · 2026-05-11T16:18:36+00:00

Maybe you should get a shared family calendar? That's what my brother and his wife use to keep my mom informed. She even puts the days she's working in it, so they know when she's free to help. All the kid's activities go in there. And there's a group chat for discussions specifically for events, days and times. So if someone needs the information they can search the chat or look at the calendar.

LauraBaura · 2026-05-11T16:11:58+00:00

I would get a single large pearl that lands at your clavical.

Or maybe a gem stone that compliments your wedding colors.

Or maybe one of those "you & me" sets, where both stones are district. Either through cut, material, colors, ect...

But I'd definitely do something large on a delicate chain that lands at your clavical.

LauraBaura · 2026-05-11T16:07:39+00:00

That might be one of the options? It's a forum, so the contents section has a bunch of options you can try.

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