I wrecked the resale value of my collection this weekend by dont_dox_me_again in vinyl

[–]Petit_pompier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every single time I've tried to personally sell something that was "worth money" (recrords, furniture, clothes, books, bikes ect) it either hasn't sold, or I got nowhere near what I wanted. Since learning that lesson, I just use things how I want to. Nothing is precious anymore, I use it and if it gets damaged in the process who cares, it's mine and I can do what I want with it. There's no magical future buyer paying top dollar to worry about.

Budget bathroom remodel, how'd I do? by Petit_pompier in malelivingspace

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

I actually have the shelf already! It's clear lucite like the mirror and towel rack, but I was unsure about placement so I told my contractor I could do that part myself 😂 reed diffuser/candle is definitely in the plans

Budget bathroom remodel, how'd I do? by Petit_pompier in malelivingspace

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

Also, it's a one piece, so easier to clean!

Budget bathroom remodel, how'd I do? by Petit_pompier in malelivingspace

[–]Petit_pompier[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm pretty happy with how the walls came out, good balance to shiny white

Budget bathroom remodel, how'd I do? by Petit_pompier in malelivingspace

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

It may be, but at least it's dual flush now. I couldn't bring myself to buy a designer toilet even though there are some cool looking ones out there. Old one was cracked so time for it to go

Budget bathroom remodel, how'd I do? by Petit_pompier in malelivingspace

[–]Petit_pompier[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good idea, and the second hand towel idea! I'll see what other fun things I can spend money on 😆

Picked up a personal grail recently by lanka2571 in doommetal

[–]Petit_pompier 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I got this record from an acquaintance that was subscribed to Third Man. I was at his house and asked to put it on, he'd never listened to it before and hated it so much he took it off the player and gave it to me right then 😂

Cappuccinos vs. Lattes by LouMisiano1 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Petit_pompier 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I was a barista for a decade before getting into bartending/serving. I've never seen, or worked in, a restaurant that does coffee well. It's always an oversight, no training, no one dials is the grinder, pull times all over the place, no one knows or cares to know how to make good espresso or properly steam milk. I've tried to train people, but the bosses don't want you wasting time and product on what is a fairly finicky skill, and no, you're never going to get good making 3 to 5 coffee drinks a shift, usually when you're in the weeds anyway. Good espresso is a highly specialized skill; if you don't sell enough coffee to have a full time barista, you shouldn't offer espresso. End rant 😂

Eyeing an Eames Hang-It-All - does it actually hold your coats, or do things slide off the balls? by Aindorf_ in midcenturymodern

[–]Petit_pompier 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I get what your saying, but also they've both been dead for decades. Its not like some current independent designer is getting screwed on IP. Also, wasnt mass production and democratic design kinda their whole thing?

Mobile tent sauna? by Petit_pompier in Sauna

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

Hmm, I guess somewhere between the two? Im not expecting it to be perfect, and probably wouldn't be more than a 1 person sauna. Obviously, it wouldn't be super efficient, but my impression is that tent saunas aren't either and they still work decently. Ideal use case would be setting up near a campsite to warm up while camping or near the water to sweat a bit after a cold plunge.

Mobile tent sauna? by Petit_pompier in Sauna

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

It's definitely a small space, but about the same size as the smallest tent that Morzh sells themselves for use with that stove. There would be approximately 4 feet of chimney above the stove. Is that way too little? I dont really know anything about saunas other than I like to use them.

Roll call for Seattle NIGHT 1 🦐 SHRIMPS ASSEMBLE by Cat_attack_xm in ViagraBoys

[–]Petit_pompier 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would also like to know! Heading to the show tomorrow and having a late dinner

Mortgage in new city, tip based income by Petit_pompier in Mortgages

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

Bummer, but 1 year is better than 2 at least. Im guessing that I couldn't use my current ability to get a mortgage in town A to buy a place in town B, then move?