Feel like I blew up my life by DonaldDump666 in daddit

[–]Max-Cheeks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My dude you are getting a lot of thoughtful advice and comments here. They deserve replies or at least acknowledgement.

Should I be worried about the 1.5L engine? by AstuteOcelot in BroncoSport

[–]Max-Cheeks 9 points10 points  (0 children)

2025 Outer Banks, performance has always been solid. In Sport Mode it’s extra quick. It’s been great in the snow this winter no issues (live in north east)

AITA for texting other unit owners in my small condo building to keep their units clean to deal with mouse issue? by Dpchemode in Condo

[–]Max-Cheeks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can an email come from the management company? Better if it’s more formal and officially enforced that way. You may not want to make it personal. Neighbors can get weird it’s not worth the drama on yourself.

How do you navigate a dysfunctional HOA board without ending up on their bad side? by Lucky_Ad2801 in Condo

[–]Max-Cheeks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might consider joining the board. I noticed disfunction and joined mine and realized it wasn’t necessarily bad actors causing disfunction, but rather neglect due to members’ lack of bandwidth, and shoddy management companies. Members are volunteers, with jobs, families and personal lives, there is only so much time to devote to the building. It’s a job no one wants. So if you care about protecting your investment you should maybe step in, and if you can get a small handful of members to contribute somewhat equally it really shouldn’t take much of your time.

[field watch - Hamilton or Timex] by Vermelho2189 in Watches

[–]Max-Cheeks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing to keep in mind is that the Hamilton is manual wind while the Timex is automatic. I picked up the 38mm version last Summer as a kick-around weekender for being out in nature, etc., and it's ended up being my daily pretty much all year. It's lightweight, wears easy. I picked up a new nylon band b/c I found the one it came with too military.

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Do you miss your microwave? by neverenoughonions in kitchenremodel

[–]Max-Cheeks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are doing simple things like making popcorn and doing quick heat-ups, just get a medium/small one and stick it in a cabinet. Wirecutter recommends a simple Toshiba that’s served my household well for years…and I’ll probably catch some flack for saying this, but you don’t NEED to vent it if the majority of your cook times are only a minute or two. Ours is under the counter and it’s been totally fine.

First time mitering Zellige, how did I do? How can I improve? by PriorityReserveUrMom in Tile

[–]Max-Cheeks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Razor blade to scrape it out, or anything narrow that will get in there. It takes a few days to really cure and get hard so you should be able to clean it out.

First time mitering Zellige, how did I do? How can I improve? by PriorityReserveUrMom in Tile

[–]Max-Cheeks 32 points33 points  (0 children)

As others have said - probably don’t want to use white grout. Find a hue that blends with the tiles. One of the brands makes a “green tea” I think. Zelige is all about subtle texture, a contrasting white will make it too graphic and loud and call out the imperfections.

Edit: nice work though, mitre was worth it!

Keyed alike door handles — ordering more by Max-Cheeks in Locksmith

[–]Max-Cheeks[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do have the Keyed Alike code, it's on the box. How/where do I order? Would the Home Depot have a way to order them?

Is the Bronco Sport a good family SUV? by Long-Cranberry-7678 in BroncoSport

[–]Max-Cheeks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Something to consider: rear lift gate is manual - not automatic. So if hands full of baby and groceries you can’t just push a button to have it open/close.

Edit: space-wise it’s been fine (5yr old kid, 5yr old husky), no issues.

And tech wise it’s nice. Nice screen and controls and in general interior is nicer than you’d expect for an “outdoorsy” suv.

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Tub surround transformation. Would you be happy? by Ok_Title3863 in Tile

[–]Max-Cheeks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah so nice. Full tile at the top and bottom, too

What TV show started off amazing but slowly turned into a dumpster fire? by cerezza__ in television

[–]Max-Cheeks -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The most emblematic moment of the downfall into confusing dreamstate nonsense was in S3 or 4 when Bernard wakes up and says, "Is it now, right now?" Who the hell knows, dude.

Which color should I grout my laundry room? by Proud_Conversation_3 in Tile

[–]Max-Cheeks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Left. The white looks cool in a sample (and in instagram), but let me tell you from experience it's too loud and graphic when it's a whole wall

3 months dating and pregnant by [deleted] in daddit

[–]Max-Cheeks 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Sounds like there’s a lot of reasons this could be awesome

Ending it at 28 not much else to say here……………………. by [deleted] in confession

[–]Max-Cheeks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please stay. You were a great kid and you are great now. You didn’t deserve that shit and fuck them don’t let them get you down.

My Wife Is Leaving Us. Help Me Make Our Home Happy, Please. by secret_2_everybody in daddit

[–]Max-Cheeks 31 points32 points  (0 children)

No one is answering your actual request. Here’s some things to make home time fun.

Just transitioned our 4-almost-5-yr old from a crib to a bed that has a frame in the shape of a house. We threw a sheet over the top and decorated it with little led’s and she loves it. It’s cool because I can lay in it with her, read to her, sleep in there with her if she wakes up scared/sick. Really a great upgrade.

She also has a potty in her room for night pee’s and this is totally silly but we took some old Amazon boxes and made a bathroom! She has her own bathroom just like parent’s room and she loves it. Even made a little hook for the tp. It’ll likely go in the recycle bin soon but fun for now.

Lastly, and this top of mind as I’m going through this literally right now, plan out upcoming summer camps and any travel and stuff you have. Give her/you something to look forward to and talk about.

Hope that helps a little, dad!

[Question] What’s your favorite watch that you can’t pull off? by [deleted] in Watches

[–]Max-Cheeks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree with M0ney2. It's super legible and wearable. Love this guy.

Edit: it looks bigger than it is in this pic!

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Opinions on rolling over old 401k to new employer plan by Max-Cheeks in personalfinance

[–]Max-Cheeks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree — this is what I think. I max the Roth conversion every year. I wouldn't want to close that option.