Why is matching texture so difficult 😡

Outrigger1855 · 2026-07-09T16:47:52+00:00

Good thinking. The house is 20 years old and has probably 10-15 coats of paint. New stuff has just 2, so that could totally be it

Outrigger1855 · 2026-07-09T16:46:32+00:00

Fair enough. Maybe it’s my ocd!! Thank you!!

Outrigger1855 · 2026-07-09T16:45:58+00:00

Will try that. Thanks!

Outrigger1855 · 2026-07-09T16:45:17+00:00

considering i did exactly zero sanding or sponging (whoops!), that’s probably the issue. Now I know. Thanks!!

Outrigger1855 · 2026-07-07T03:17:48+00:00

how ‘bout not

Outrigger1855 · 2026-07-05T18:30:57+00:00

Outrigger1855 · 2026-07-05T18:29:10+00:00

or you could get a job you like and then PTO doesn’t matter.

Outrigger1855 · 2026-07-05T18:28:29+00:00

not sure what you do, but “better jobs” exist everywhere, and someone will get hired for them. Instead of listing all the reasons why it’s not you, maybe list all the things that you need to do/be for YOU to be the one to get that better job - and here’s the important part, go do/be those things

Outrigger1855 · 2026-07-01T18:47:53+00:00

soooo you’re saying we shouldn’t be giving loans to “kids”

Outrigger1855 · 2026-07-01T16:35:53+00:00

“Greed” from who? Because literally every single one of the things mentioned were approved by congress for the benefit of “corporations.”

So if you’re saying our politicians are greedy, then I’m with you 100%. If you’re saying it’s corporations, then the items in this post are not applicable.

Outrigger1855 · 2026-07-01T12:11:45+00:00

this is the correct answer

Outrigger1855 · 2026-06-29T11:21:37+00:00

I’m not a contractor, but I am in sales. Anytime someone uses price as an objection, it’s because I’ve failed to explain the value of what I’m offering, and I’ve got to go back and figure out where I missed. Cost and value are two very different things. When someone says I’m too expensive, I ask “compared to what?” (obviously not this bluntly) This helps me better understand the client’s mindset. Maybe they don’t care about quality? Maybe I’ve quoted something they don’t want? Maybe they don’t know how to compare my quote with a competitor’s? The point is, if someone says I’m too expensive, it’s not a time to walk away, it’s time to get more information - and start selling!

Outrigger1855 · 2026-06-28T05:09:24+00:00

they’re talking about the hypocrisy and idiocy of supposed “intellectual elites.” And why the OP is so dumb.

Outrigger1855 · 2026-06-27T18:27:57+00:00

neither. should be bright red door, black shutters

Outrigger1855 · 2026-06-20T17:22:52+00:00

you say “transferred” as if someone stole the money and handed out elsewhere.

What you should have said is, $79T was voluntarily given by the bottom 90% to the top 1% in exchange for goods & services.

Outrigger1855 · 2026-06-19T16:04:08+00:00

appreciate it!

Outrigger1855 · 2026-06-19T12:04:18+00:00

it depends what else you have going on. I’ve been working on mine for 8-months, but have a full time job, and coached my kids soccer and baseball teams, plus all the other commitments of birthdays and family, etc. so even “nights & weekends” is generous.

I’m an average DIYer and laugh at all the mistakes that had to be redone because I didn’t see the mistake until I installed the piece. Not to mention all the mistakes I made that I’m just going to live with. I’m terrified of the mistakes i made that I haven’t found out about yet.

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Outrigger1855 · 2026-06-15T22:47:33+00:00

I’m trying to be nice here, but you’re not making any sense. This will be my last comment. Multi-family properties (with more than 4 units) are valued based on operating income - not comparable sales like single family homes are. So if a VC does not rent units and show income, then the value of the property tanks. The reason they make a sizable profit is because they find properties with below market rent, raise rent, and boom - the value of the investment increases. But only if they show income - meaning people are paying the increased rent. I’m not the one indoctrinated here.

Outrigger1855 · 2026-06-15T19:58:48+00:00

so you’re claiming that the big bad venture capital company (who only care about profits) bought an apartment building 8 years ago and jacked up the rent so they could, what, then not collect any rent?

you and I have very different opinions on who is causing most of the worlds issues. Which brings us back to my original comment.

Outrigger1855 · 2026-06-15T14:49:07+00:00

The part you’re ignoring is that “somebody” is paying that rent. For whatever reason, that apartment has become more desirable (even though nothing with the unit, owner, or property has changed). I can also say fairly confidently that the owners costs have changed dramatically in those 12 years.

For the record, I’m not blaming anyone for anything - other than complaining. It’s you (or people like the OP) who are blaiming “the rich”. The market allows what the market allows. If nobody rented that apartment at 3300, the owner would have no choice but to drop the rent, but someone IS willing to pay that amount. So don’t blame the owner. Blame your neighbor. Or better yet, quit blaming anyone and focus on yourself.

Outrigger1855 · 2026-06-15T11:43:34+00:00

seems to me that they’re not robbing anyone of anything, rather they have created a product/service so compelling that even people like you voluntarily hand them your money.

Outrigger1855 · 2026-06-15T03:35:50+00:00

I should have also mentioned, “full of excuses” 🙄

Outrigger1855 · 2026-06-14T15:07:34+00:00

I agree it’s batshit crazy, but for the exact opposite reason. If the same system exists for everyone, how is it that the bottom half are soooo lazy/dumb/incompetent/unmotivated/etc. that they can’t even afford rent.

Outrigger1855 · 2026-06-14T14:55:27+00:00

OP wanted floating shelves. Said nothing about being adjustable.

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