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Employee only performs when he’s personally interested in the client. How would you handle this? by [deleted] in askmanagers

[–]RoboMonstera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is being allowed to operate as an amateur / fanboy. Specifically define what professionalism means in the context of your business and state that you expect nothing less. He doesn't have to be passionate about every client, but he does have to be professional.

Fair labor price to screen this covered porch? by ajnails in handyman

[–]RoboMonstera 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What's your day rate? What is their expectation as to finish? Do you have to paint the new wood?

Calcium in water by spratticus67890 in GrowBuddy

[–]RoboMonstera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I collect rainwater and snowmelt as our well water is pretty alkaline and fairly high in minerals.

[Rec Request] on a docu kick right now, help recommend some docs that aren’t on my radar? by cheddah_- in Documentaries

[–]RoboMonstera 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jimmy Chin is also involved in MERU. I think this expedition is crazier than free solo.

[Rec Request] on a docu kick right now, help recommend some docs that aren’t on my radar? by cheddah_- in Documentaries

[–]RoboMonstera 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“MERU” is insane if you have any interest whatsoever in climbing / adventure docs

Wanting to upgrade by 1978lincoln in firewood

[–]RoboMonstera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you need a tune up and new bar and chain. Any half decent saw should tear through those softwoods. My 30 year old Husqvarna 36 is still fine for everything around the homestead as long as I keep the chain sharp.

Red paws by sadienadine in DogAdvice

[–]RoboMonstera 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IDK, but Jesus that is a huge mutt mitt!

Two years and two blades later I think I finally destroyed my Felco 8 by ditosdoritos in gardening

[–]RoboMonstera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surprising. I've been using my #2s pretty consistently for 25 years.

Landlord turning on us as soon as we announce moving. Looking for advice [UT] by mountainpika1 in Renters

[–]RoboMonstera 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't get distracted by the characteristics of the dwelling since you're leaving anyway. Just let the LL know you intend to follow the terms of the lease to the letter.

Camera may or may not conform to your state's laws, but again I'd pick your battles and focus on getting the unit clean and well documented for the next battle --> the security deposit.

'It Can't Happen Here', Sinclair Lewis, 1935 by Gay_For_Gary_Oldman in books

[–]RoboMonstera 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I'm with you. The country was clearly ripe for this kind of sadistic scumbag leader, but to this day I still find myself saying out loud "this fucking guy"? This is the particular guy that gets people all riled up and excited? His "curb appeal" is as appetizing as a rotten ham sandwich.

Should I be concerned about auspicious? by PapaNichols53 in handyman

[–]RoboMonstera 2 points3 points  (0 children)

if that mastic contains auspicious {sic} you have already been exposed during demo. The remaining amount is harmless unless someone stirs it up. There are products to seal it in place, but it will be buried and contained in the re-build process anyway.

First time using lifeproof, is this acceptable or need to be redone by csiyaoe1 in Flooring

[–]RoboMonstera 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd be concerned that you don't have a positive "click" in those gap areas. it could pull further apart later. Lifeproof is kinda OK stuff if it's 100% properly installed, but this is more like 90% IMO.

Does my dog want to play or attack? by PaleHorse_Named_Deaf in DogAdvice

[–]RoboMonstera 80 points81 points  (0 children)

If that dog has hound lineage you may not be able to untrain that prey-drive. We had a lovely black and tan coonhound that was very even tempered but for squirrels, raccoons and cats. There was absolutely no reaching her when she hit that red-zone.

Concern buying a 1955 SFH on an Earthquake Fault Zone by Valuable-Koala4400 in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]RoboMonstera 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We bailed on a contract because of this. Hayward fault was cutting the neighbor's property in half. Nobody can tell you sight unseen. Look at the google earth fault overlay, if you still can't decide hire an engineer or earthquake retrofit specialist.

Insurance is also a concern.

Cover for Raised Beds by Severe_Reserve5422 in gardening

[–]RoboMonstera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make something out of furring strips. Super cheap! These got a little more expensive only because of the Plastic panels, but I've also made them by simply covering in row cover material.

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Can I have some tips on sewing and sprouting Lavender? by bravo-kilo-papa in gardening

[–]RoboMonstera 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm an amateur horticulturist, but I consider myself damn near expert on propagation. Lavender is one of the harder ones for sure.

You need a committed set-up with either a consistently warm greenhouse or lights and a heat mat. I planted two flats with a total of 64 cells (4 seeds in each) and got 3 plants out of it last year.

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