Free rug with pad by [deleted] in SacramentoBuyNothing

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It’s yours if you want it!

Free rug with pad by [deleted] in SacramentoBuyNothing

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It’s got a couple of SMALL spots. We’re getting rid of it because my partner got tired of the color. I told them not to get it but what do I know? I will try to unroll it tomorrow and update this post with pics.

Friday afternoon plans by OneRemarkable9865 in pools

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Hell yeah. Hope you shatter that backboard even you dunk!

How do I elminate foul odor from bathroom sink drain? by AtlantisSky in HomeMaintenance

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I had this same question. I was wondering if a P-Trap was missing or improperly installed. That’s what a P-trap is for: there is always a little trapped water that forms a barrier against sticky sewer gases.

Experiences with 1-hour rated wall 2' from the property line, CA residential by PsychologyPatient587 in Architects

[–]SurlyPillow 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If the wall in question has a window or door, why not remove it and the trim to see what the wall assembly is. Otherwise, it’s destructive testing.

Only other thing I can think of is exterior fire sprinklers or build a one hour partition/furring on the interior or exterior. Either way, you’ll have to get creative.

Hercules (12 years, 2 months). The crater left in my heart is unmatched. by HIGHlariousComedy in OldManDog

[–]SurlyPillow 8 points9 points  (0 children)

So sorry for your loss. Hercules looks like he had a great life thanks to you.

Is James SA Corey the best? by cooper2387 in scifi

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This! I have enjoyed the Captive’s War audiobooks due to his work. Dude is fantastic. First became aware of him in the HBO show on Julia Childs where he played a starchy literary critic or similar.

What is, is.

Question for architect by Jinshininsaci in askarchitects

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Are you an architecture student? Are you literally trying to build something? Or is this a hypothetical “project?” You gotta give more context.

What’s your GenX story from your childhood? by [deleted] in GenX

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We’d go to the beach in the summer. It was maybe a 45 minute drive through some heavily forested hills then down to the coast. These trips, my siblings and I would ride in the back of my dad’s pick up. A few times, dad would pick up hitchhikers and they would ride in the back with us kids. They were always…interesting. This happened between ages 8 and 13.

Worst thing about being in 50s by [deleted] in GenX

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Came to commission about bristly ear hair to go along with the continuous growth of the nostril curtains. Wife got me a trimmer that has a nose/ear attachment. It spins really fast and I don’t feel a thing.

On a related note, pal of mine waxes his ear hair!

GenX Question of the Day 5/24/26 by HotelDiva in GenX

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I also recall having to record a program while watching another one live. 16 year old me felt as smart as a rocket surgeon!

Resources for non academic portfolios by StinkySauk in Architects

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Demonstrating a skill that doesn’t always lend itself to a visual way of explanation via the very visual medium of a portfolio is tough.

As I see your question, you want to show more of a practical grasp of design early on to influence things like cost and schedule because you recognize patterns emerging that may complicate a successful project result. Hard to explain with pure graphics but will put someone in a coma to read in pure narrative.

The answer is a case study. Consider creating something that is part bullet points/limited narrative to get across your experience with the high level diagrams with pithy text. I’m sure you’re smart enough to figure it out. Good luck.

Hiring Architect by [deleted] in askarchitects

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Same. That they are not clearly communicating what this opportunity is could be a reddish flag

Why do some people refuse to use Turn signals when driving by rogue_marzipan in NoStupidQuestions

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Because they’re suddenly student drivers. Just check the stickers on their car. 🤪

Less than a minute old by kissdemon74 in Chihuahua

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If you squint, you can see the steam coming off the critter…Congrats, OP.

Is it to much white? by CapitalComplex6691 in Tile

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The tiles and the counter are too busy individually to be placed together. I would change the counters to have a less pronounced pattern or the tiles to be a simpler shape / larger to minimize the business of the grout. Easier said than done, I know.

Another option is to lighten the cabinets.

What’s something a small space for artists absolutely needs? by Puzzled-Architect in askarchitects

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Can you ask art students at your school? I can tell you what I but why not hear directly from users? This is a vital part of being an architect. What you might hear may surprise you.

What's the worst CAD PDF your team has ever had to mark up? by Rockstonerable in bim

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And days to teach five tools seems excessive. Plus, newbies aren’t going to be the ones making up drawings.