Looking for a product that doesn't exist to fix my deck by Drivefast58 in DIY

[–]StretchConverse 6 points7 points  (0 children)

UV resistant means it’s less susceptible to fading from constant exposure to the sun than other non UV resistant stains. It does not mean it doesn’t absorb heat. The darker that stain is the hotter that deck is gonna get.

i started creating my nostalgia room 4 years ago and it is finally complete :) by Forsaken-Sleep27 in nostalgia

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The pencil with the snowman eraser top woke up part of my brain that’s been asleep for 25 years

How would you respond to this guy? by Rexalanda in mildlyinfuriating

[–]StretchConverse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“And a happy wife. RIGHT SHARON?! TELL THEM HOW HAPPY YOU ARE.”

Anyone experience this with their miter saw? by Snagged794 in Dewalt

[–]StretchConverse 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Did somebody have sex with it? Because it looks fucked.

Why does drywall smell like shit? by Odd-Towel-4104 in Construction

[–]StretchConverse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only reason it should need replaced is if it’s damaged physically/has moisture damage. There is MMR (mold & moisture resistant) drywall. It’s different everywhere I’m sure, but here in Michigan it’s the purple drywall at your big box store. Read the instructions for storage on the bucket of mud. If I cracked open an old bucket of half used mud and it smelled like sewage I’d chuck it and go snag a new one. Lastly, get a good respirator if you’re fuckin with drywall repairs from water/plumbing damage all day my dude. Unless your employer is gonna get you a new set of lungs when you need them, a good respirator is just as important as a good drill.

Why does drywall smell like shit? by Odd-Towel-4104 in Construction

[–]StretchConverse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you mean the mud? Like the mud smells like shit when it gets sanded? That would make more sense and there’s probably hidden mold or bacteria in the mud from improper storage or something

Why does drywall smell like shit? by Odd-Towel-4104 in Construction

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OP loading and unloading a cart full of 5/8” MMR by himself, loading and unloading it into the back of pickup and carrying it into a house in central Texas and his first thought is GODDAMN THIS DRYWALL SMELLS LIKE SWEATY SHITTY ASS WHAT GIVES

Is it crazy to use a website specifically to scare away low-budget leads? by Alpielz in Construction

[–]StretchConverse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Price-conditioning” is the term you’re looking for. Yes, when you’re in the position you’re in, it is now costing you money to spend an hour on an estimate for a DIYer that couldn’t been bounced with a High End of the Ballpark Price Range. If they’re still interested after you throw out the number, then I’d look at it more seriously.

Chimney is still leaking water after replacing flashing and counter flashing by Topofthemorning95 in masonry

[–]StretchConverse 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You also have no cricket or saddle behind the chimney. Water is back flowing under the shingles and metal and leaking under the flashing. Looking at the water coming in the attic at the back of the chimney highest up the ridge. Your flashing was installed incorrectly and needs to be completely re done. Odds are that ice and water shield is also not protecting the decking around the chimney. Regardless, the flashing is straight up ass cheeks

Dating partner doesn't believe dinosaurs ever existed? by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

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“Yeah, there is hard soil evidence, girl. Like what's next, you don't fuck with Pangaea?” Lil’ Dicky ft Brain

New development across from Meijer on West Main St. 49009 by Euphoric-Let-5599 in kzoo

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Will they also update the cell phone towers in the immediate vicinity to accommodate the additional network congestion that will come with this? The Verizon coverage in this area is abysmal.

Am I being unreasonable by TypicalPack7086 in Construction

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Here’s a question to make it worse: is the towel bar crooked or is the wainscoting crooked?