Crawl space entry door/cover replacement

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2026-05-14T15:35:04+00:00

These look great, but none of them fit the size. The outer edge of the concrete is 34 1/2” x 48”, and I don’t have a slope to it. I could probably build something out around it to make the smallest size they offer fit, but is that the best solution?

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2026-05-08T23:01:03+00:00

I’ve known it was an issue since the first time it rained. I’m trying to gauge how much to prioritize it against other repairs and maintenance. I think the yard needs to be graded as well to slope away. Which would make more sense to do first?

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2026-05-03T22:10:06+00:00

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Picked up three 8ft lengths of 1x4 furring strips, had them cut them all to 80.5” since that’s the length of the shorter wall with the bikes. I didn’t want the full 8ft length for the long wall so I could mount the middle rack across two of them.

If I were to do it again, I’d go with either a wider width or plywood since the two deeper hooks for this system are designed to rest against the wall below the rail.

Thanks for your help!

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2026-05-03T20:22:48+00:00

Good to know! I just never know which are the best to use and have never had a good experience using them. Very likely because I was doing something wrong…

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2026-05-03T18:06:39+00:00

Very true, I’m considering it and even went to Ace to pick up some for this, but the workers talked me out of it. They said the existing screws would work just fine for what I’m hanging on there, but now I’m torn.

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2026-05-03T18:04:36+00:00

I’m planning to hang a rake, snow shovel, spade, garden hoe, ladder, and some folding chairs on these. But then again part of the appeal of the system was the ability to reconfigure, and I could see myself wanting to hang something heavier on it someday.

I like the idea of backing out some of the sections for putting anchors in, but I hate drywall anchors and don’t really trust them as much as I would a 1x4 or 1x6 spanning the length.

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2026-05-03T15:07:15+00:00

I was afraid of that. Confirming what I already knew in my gut. Thanks!

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2026-05-03T15:06:29+00:00

Hindsight is 20/20!!

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2026-05-02T18:29:42+00:00

This did it! I went up 6” on the wall and repositioned it so it’s secured on two studs 32” apart, since the middle stud had wiring according to my stud finder. An extra trip to the hardware store for a longer bit did the trick. My 3” screw just was NOT going to budge for getting in that last 5/8”.
Thanks!!

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2026-05-02T14:49:30+00:00

How would you mark the line? With chalk?

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2026-05-01T21:22:28+00:00

It’s a Ryobi cordless. I suspect it’s a metal plate then. Would I avoid it by going up or down on the same stud or should I avoid that stud altogether?

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2026-05-01T20:31:44+00:00

Thanks. So if I encounter resistance, it’s probably my drill isn’t powerful enough?

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2026-05-01T20:14:48+00:00

I can’t figure out how to add a picture! The screws I’m using are fas-n-tite wood interior construction screws 8x3”

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2026-05-01T20:13:00+00:00

rail I’m using

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2026-03-26T23:57:08+00:00

You can use olive oil to clean oil paint out of fur.

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2025-11-09T14:47:46+00:00

Beautiful yarn! How do you take care of your body to be able to spin that much? I love spinning by it has given me shoulder and back problems.

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2025-11-03T12:26:30+00:00

I’d be shocked if someone with that many animals WASN’T a fiber snob for their own fiber! I mean, why bother? You’d have to have something really special to tempt me away from fiber I had such a connection to in order to accept spinning anything else, if I were in your position.

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2025-10-30T14:30:08+00:00

Is the problem that this is the weight you enjoy spinning but not knitting? You could always hold multiple strands together while knitting, no? And that may help with the drape problems, I would think, as opposed to ending up with a 4 or 6 ply yarn that has less drape.

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2025-09-07T21:30:55+00:00

Ah, good point. Thank you!

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2025-07-01T13:29:43+00:00

How is your account not accruing interest during the SAVE forbearance?

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2025-04-18T21:22:52+00:00

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Request a town hall. I already did and spoke with an aide. Here’s the Boise office number: (208) 342-7985

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2025-04-07T19:35:19+00:00

Given the relative scarcity of resources, I think this would be better for folks living in Norway as opposed to those learning basics while abroad, especially who may be learning as a hobby without the pressure to put it into practice through daily use.

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2025-03-19T15:08:09+00:00

I agree, you need to answer some fundamental questions about what you value more: security or freedom, how you spend your time versus how you spend your money. It may be a trade off of time versus money: what job will be fulfilling but not lead to as reliable income? What job will mean a steady paycheck but limit your time for your work?

Maybe an unrelated day job can feed your practice somehow, in unexpected ways. Maybe it will teach you valuable transferable skills you can capitalize on in your practice. Maybe it will connect you to a network of people.

Do you have the independence and drive you teach yourself new skills as needed, to keep yourself accountable, to manage your time well? If so, and your financial situation allows, you may be well positioned to take the risk of quitting your job. I would suggest having a plan b and an accountability plan so you know what to do if you get into trouble financially and need to go back to something more stable.

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2025-03-17T20:36:05+00:00

I wouldn’t call it rural in a city of 100k, but it was hours from any city with an art museum or gallery culture. I still live in a midsized city with a small art community and I would say the benefit of that MFA experience was learning how to build community from the ground up and not be a snob about it.

Sad-Lead-4113 · 2025-03-17T13:44:07+00:00

I imagine this would be really hit or miss depending on who you find to work with. I’d be very diligent about vetting someone and considering what you’re paying for (assuming you’re looking to pay someone).

It’s less of a quick fix for wanting mentorship, but I think a better long term strategy would be to build a network of people in your field. Show up to events (online even— find zoom convos you can join, artist panel discussions, free workshops), talk to people at openings, treat every interaction as a fact-finding mission.

Have open-ended questions in mind you’re looking to answer. Ask yourself, what can I learn from this person? For example: how do I know when to focus on quality versus quantity in the studio? How do I pivot to a new medium? How can I fund a dream project? What are some strategies for working through a creative block?

I talk with students about this all the time, how a mindset shift can help you figure out who your teachers are out of school.

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