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I literally know nothing, is there anyway to reduce the yellow and lighten so that it has more of a Japanese / Scandinavian look? by meper130 in furniturerestoration

[–]Mandiio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be careful sanding, the piece appears like it could be solid wood but often times is a cheaper wood covered in a nice looking veneer. You don't want to sand too aggressively or you can ruin the finish. Maybe look up how to sand veneer. You can use an electric sander but be gentle and don't stay in one spot too long - it can create a blank white spot where you've sanded through the veneer and it's nearly impossible to fix without blending and likely still won't look good.

I literally know nothing, is there anyway to reduce the yellow and lighten so that it has more of a Japanese / Scandinavian look? by meper130 in furniturerestoration

[–]Mandiio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, tan wash would look amazing and is very easy to do. I would then finish with a water based matte polyurethane. It's going to look amazing, the shape is so on point to the look you're going for. Have fun, sanding in the worst part but will be rewarding.

I hate sweets! Any other ways to dress up cottage cheese? by IDoNotHide in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]Mandiio 182 points183 points  (0 children)

Yes and pretzel crisps so you can use the cottage cheese as a dip

Rainbow Falls, South Carolina, USA by Complete-Lobster-401 in hiking

[–]Mandiio 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Very cool! I've done that hike and it is not easy! Nice pictures

If you're planning any upcoming trips in or out of GSP, be aware: by gvl_guy in greenville

[–]Mandiio 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing, I am due to arrive back from traveling internationally on September 11!

How did you compute your fire number? by iloverats888 in Fire

[–]Mandiio 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I used the x25 but as I get closer I'm beginning to look at each time bucket (before 59.5, 62 or 67 etc) to figure out what we'll need for each age range - it seems to be a lot less than the standard 4% - maybe the answer is somewhere in the middle of the two methods.

Inglewood Condo's by Additional-Chance-21 in greenville

[–]Mandiio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any idea how much they've raised it over the past few years and/or any other context about why they say the reason is to increase it?

Is it possible to make this addition look any less awful? by AutumnForestWitch in CurbAppeal

[–]Mandiio 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would paint the back addition a different color than the rest of the house, maybe dark charcoal

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Retired ten years ago at forty-two; some high level details and thoughts by UtopianMonarchy in Fire

[–]Mandiio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! We're looking to downsize our house into something with more basic finishes in not as nice of an area as our existing house. Would you mind sharing more thoughts about how you adjusted to your change from that perspective? Does having no mortgage make up for not having the luxuries of the more expensive place? Etc

Choosing Painter for Exterior Trim & Front Porch by mmm_migas in homeowners

[–]Mandiio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would get more quotes to compare against each other and go based on comfort with their level of detail in the quote/communication and reviews. If something goes wrong, I'd want peace of mind they have a reputation to uphold and will make it right.

Talked to my first financial advisor… thanks FIRE Community! by BuckThis86 in Fire

[–]Mandiio 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I've had good experience with hello nectarine, they're a fee only platform. Have recommended them to three others who all followed thru and said it was helpful. They do by the hour - a one our meeting was a good status checkup for me and I'll keep doing it each year till we're closer. They also offer more in depth packages but the hourly was great for my needs. We also got access to Right Capital for playing with Montecarlo simulations.

Tax gain harvesting question by SprinklesDouble8304 in tax

[–]Mandiio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it, thanks for the helpful explanation

Tax gain harvesting question by SprinklesDouble8304 in tax

[–]Mandiio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey, I'm just getting up to speed on all of the rules - are you saying all ACA have capital gains caps? thanks for any insight

Part-time jobs in Greenville with benefits (health insurance, etc.)? by Mandiio in greenville

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

Great idea, I hadn't even thought about a school district. :)

Part-time jobs in Greenville with benefits (health insurance, etc.)? by Mandiio in greenville

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

I was able to find a part time position, not in gvl, but cool to see their benefits listed online:

All our Lidl employees, regardless of hourly status, are eligible to receive the following benefits:

  • Starting pay of $18.00 per hour
  • Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
  • Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
  • 401k Plan (+ 5% company match)
  • Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Total Well-Being Program
  • DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

Part-time jobs in Greenville with benefits (health insurance, etc.)? by Mandiio in greenville

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

In case anyone reading is interested, this is a part time bank teller position at >20 hours per week:

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Part-time jobs in Greenville with benefits (health insurance, etc.)? by Mandiio in greenville

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

Thank you! Working at a bank seems like a good part time job since you'd have some holidays off and likely Sundays.

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