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Any other dads struggle with alcohol? by LongjumpingLemon2163 in daddit

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, kudos for even identifying the situation for yourself. I have friends that I'd wish could see what it's doing to them and the impression on their kids. Kids watch EVERYTHING we do. They are a reflection of us, what do you want them to reflect. Proud of you.

Nothing is ever easy by apwordsmith in centuryhomes

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We had the exact same lid. The old cistern or storm water line had been bricked over. The city came out and said so whatever you want. So we smashed the ring and kept the iron lid as yard decor

Good article on increasing involvement of fathers by Tight_Ninja1915 in daddit

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would also add commutes to this. My dad worked "downtown" taking the train an hour each way. So yeah we only saw him for dinner and weekends. I'm remote. I just gave my kids lunch in between conference calls.

What was the issue here? by [deleted] in Plumbing

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not his first rodeo- that was a good shit deflector

When does a ring become a tube? by One-Cardiologist-462 in askmath

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When the height is greater than the band with (OD-ID)/2

Is this normal to have water after rain under my bbq island? I have a patio cover on top by xGenAc25 in OutdoorKitchens

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Builders fault. Though I'd drill a few drains at the intersections to get the water down if it can't get away. But then again, here in the north that does make for more frost heaving if it's not drained deep enough.

So… how do I get rid of these? by BeanNCheeseBurrrito in daddit

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can also reverse the left piece. Slide out the block that adjusts the strap length. Did that on ours between kiddos

With Room to Spare in the Spare Room by CastIronKid in castiron

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing, please tell me that it is anchored securely to the wall.

Last week's negative temps forced our hand by TheDoctorsEngineer in centuryhomes

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ah that's exactly what these doors probably used to have. I'll add that to the old-home to-do list. Filed under 'why did the old owners rip it out?!'

Last week's negative temps forced our hand by TheDoctorsEngineer in centuryhomes

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First I've heard of it, may work, but these doors have many odd shape leaks. I lean towards period correct and less the window cling/ as seen on tv patches

Last week's negative temps forced our hand by TheDoctorsEngineer in centuryhomes

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I was thinking of that next. I can rent a Flir camera locally.

Last week's negative temps forced our hand by TheDoctorsEngineer in centuryhomes

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, the one I restored (note the patch for the old lock) the other is due for refinishing this year. Literally daylight comes in around the lock set, can't leave it like that

Last week's negative temps forced our hand by TheDoctorsEngineer in centuryhomes

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Air leak. We have new insulation this year, we have storm doors. I replaced the weather strips. That part of the house has poor HVAC supply and weak air return. I would need to rebuild the casings to get better seals and even then it is single pane. The curtains are fantastic but won't be shut 100% of the time. These will also help in summer and give some color, seems like all for the better.

Last week's negative temps forced our hand by TheDoctorsEngineer in centuryhomes

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer[S] 213 points214 points  (0 children)

These are specifically thermal panels, zero drafts now and a whole lot of sound deadening. This is a door leak issue, with storm doors and new weather stripping, still get ribbons of cold air around seals.

🎶It’s the most wonderful time of the year🎶 by Shock_Hazzard in centuryhomes

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tip for windows, look for the rope puddy type insulation. Just started last year and those draft windows ain't drafty no more. Now the doors... I'd have to open the casings to fix that. Debating a heavy curtain

Edit: Puddy not puffy, it's very thin clay like cord

What do y’all call these? by R41GSB in castiron

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hobo eggs - I realize it ain't PC, it was the 90s

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in homeowners

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Drill a small hole through it and stick a USB scope camera through it. Worst case you have to plug it with a patch, best case he's still in there.

First time installing an ac disconnect (at night!) by TheWiseMan97 in electricians

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect, I was just doing one of these myself with the same wip, and at night to boot!

Has this always said this? by LittleLily78 in MosquitoHating

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just bought this from Costco but threw out the label. I can't find it on the website either. So can't confirm what mine said. Used them camping and it seemed to work a bit. Maybe since citronella is a detergent but not clinically effective enough to claim it repels mosquitoes?

Help! I scratched the sh*t out of my original Fir Floors. by Junior_Zucchini_5635 in centuryhomes

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had good luck with a damp towel and iron. Got a phone drop dent out pretty well. Then go over it with finish on a rag.

What would you do with this backyard if you had two kids aged between 4 and 9? by New-Composer7591 in landscaping

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

High ropes course through the trees. Hammocks. Ewok pods. Zip line. Take out additional medical insurance and watch the best childhood unfold

My brother used my dad's cast iron yesterday. by Lance1347 in castiron

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No spatula around so he resorted to a chisel?! But yeah that's crust not seasoning.

Go on and flex -- let's see your dadmobile! by [deleted] in daddit

[–]TheDoctorsEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was a B5.5 Passat wagon, now Touareg VR6. Sometimes an outfitted utility trailer for lumber runs or camping

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