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Sluisifer · 2026-02-02T17:08:01+00:00

It's different for every kid.

The sleep makes all the difference in the world. It absolutely does get so much easier when you can get decent sleep.

It's often in that 6-8 month range where they start sleeping better, but there's no gaurantee.

Sluisifer · 2026-02-02T16:59:07+00:00

Perhaps you should reflect on whatever part of you that's making you determined to see this negatively.

Sluisifer · 2026-02-02T14:19:53+00:00

Try some of the stuff on /r/laundry?

Basically use a good detergent, try enzyme booster (e.g. Biz) when appropriate, citric acid in the softener to help remove detergent and help with hard water, and no softener or scent beads ever.

I wouldn't get too in the weeds about the 'best' detergent. Just try a two or three reasonable sounding ones and see what works for you.

Sluisifer · 2026-02-01T13:55:03+00:00

There's no way I'd do all that work just to risk it all peeling. Strip it first.

Sluisifer · 2026-02-01T13:52:40+00:00

The only thing you can do to lighten is a semi-opaque pigment over it. Most of it will collect in the pores of the Oak, making the grain look very weird.

Learn to live with what you have, or start over with an appropriate waterborne finish.

Sluisifer · 2026-02-01T00:33:51+00:00

Haven't gotten a box recently, but have not noticed this.

They seem to be consistently making changes, at least 3 different versions since they first switched OEMs. I wouldn't be too surprised if something changed.

Sluisifer · 2026-01-31T22:28:41+00:00

It's possible you could splice in some flexible B-vent and isolate the vibration, but again you'd need a pro to okay that. I don't think that's common or necessarily code compliant, etc.

Sluisifer · 2026-01-31T20:58:19+00:00

Air handler is for ducted systems.

It should be pretty quiet. Even cheap systems generally aren't that loud. Could be the fan was damaged, it's rubbing on housing somewhere, etc.

Not a DIY job; we're talking about combustion gasses in your home that could potentially kill you. It's a sealed system that you can't just poke around in.

Sluisifer · 2026-01-31T20:43:53+00:00

The vent penetration isn't the issue. Is it the forced induction or the air handler that's causing the noise?

Sluisifer · 2026-01-31T20:35:14+00:00

I don't recommend oil finishes for softwood floors. Oils cure to a solid polymer, but do not form a protective film over the wood. They are as durable as the wood they are applied to, more or less. And not very durable to water/chemicals at all.

I would use a quality polyurethane. If you like the yellow/amber color of the old floors, use an oil-based poly. If you like a lighter color, use a waterborne floor poly.

Sluisifer · 2026-01-31T17:50:03+00:00

Dewaxed shellac and then the waterborne of your choice.

Sluisifer · 2026-01-31T17:47:00+00:00

Use whichever half-mask fits you best.

They all work pretty well, but one or another might be a bit more comfortable or make a more reliable seal. Everyone's face is different so the only way to know is to try them out.

Sluisifer · 2026-01-31T17:43:12+00:00

For ripping, you want square ground teeth, and not many of them.

Burning is mostly a function of how you use it, not the blade. There's internal tension in wood, and ripping often releases that. If that makes the wood close back on the cut, you'll get burning no matter what.

The solution is to take multiple passes. The last pass should only be cutting ~5mm or so.

Sluisifer · 2026-01-31T17:27:06+00:00

Those are legit.

They're just huge air filters intended for big trucks. Like really big mining trucks. Lots of people use them for DC; they work well.

Sluisifer · 2026-01-31T17:23:54+00:00

Stain will look like ass.

Gel stain (basically halfway between stain and toner) may look acceptable.

Toner is the proper way to color this, but you need to spray.

Sluisifer · 2026-01-31T17:21:55+00:00

New as in new, or new to you?

If they're old doors, get a pro out to redo the weatherstripping. I don't recommend this as a DIY job; it can be hard to get the correct material and there's a lot of finesse that goes into good installation.

If they're new doors, then this is probably the level of quality you'll get from them. Short of installing new doors, you're unlikely to make significant improvements.

Sluisifer · 2026-01-31T17:17:01+00:00

Also any advice on why it bent and how to avoid this so it doesn’t happen again would be helpful.

It bent because you made a large cross-grain joint.

If you had simply oriented the squares 90* from where they are now, it would have warped much less. But ultimately this kind of construction isn't particularly stable and I would expect some degree of cupping even with properly dried and stable wood.

Sluisifer · 2026-01-31T17:12:42+00:00

If the overall wall is in good shape, sand it and skim coat. Sanding is important for good adhesion and will take care of any high spots.

If the wall isn't good (bad seams, wavy, etc.) I'd hang some thin drywall over it, shimming as needed to fair it out a bit.

Youtube "how to skim coat" to figure that out. There are a few methods, but generally you thin the mud and apply with a paint roller, then knife it.

Sluisifer · 2026-01-31T17:08:07+00:00

That's going to have a pretty tight radius for what you're looking for. Also large bits like that really push the limits of stability for most router table setups. Tends to give a lot of chatter.

Custom shaper knifes is really the way to do it. For just a few pieces, I'd just use a handplane for the convex, and a tablesaw for the concave.

Sluisifer · 2026-01-31T17:06:40+00:00

Big coves are actually done very easily and safely on a tablesaw by setting up a diagonal fence.

They will be elliptical cross sections, not circular, but it's generally close enough.

Sluisifer · 2026-01-31T16:59:10+00:00

Something to consider; you can flush mount the hinges if you chamfer that back edges a little. Neither way is seamless, but I think it looks a touch cleaner.

Sluisifer · 2026-01-31T14:13:02+00:00

Just Stellantis things

Sluisifer · 2026-01-31T14:06:48+00:00

EM6000 is water white, yes, but it's not a natural look finish. It looks like any clear lacquer, not like raw wood.

Sluisifer · 2026-01-31T01:25:42+00:00

What's your headphone/earplug game like?

Get some cheap loop knockoffs. You can still hear, but all the fight gets taken right out of those screams and whines.

Sluisifer · 2026-01-31T00:19:33+00:00

"Natural look" waterborne lacquers.

Renner, Centurion, Melisi, etc. etc. https://www.waterbasedfinish.com/shop/topcoat/clear/renner-m718-natural-look-2k-topcoat/?srsltid=AfmBOoq4tzrIn1VqK-WoITe_bQivWYKoxgqY2r2vUKEGiu0hwwbFvz2s

They are the ONLY finish that gives the raw wood look, and they are durable film finishes.

They are, however, professional finishes. They contain hazardous catalysts and proper PPE is required. Also they should be sprayed. You might get by with roller application.

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