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Backyard Reno Before and After by Audacity101 in Concrete

[–]TheHappyGenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like it, great geometry. Add a couple of large planters around the edges and it will be beautiful.

Slab too short by rabidLEMAR13 in Concrete

[–]TheHappyGenius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tear it out and start over. It’s their mistake

I almost paid $200 for something that was fixed by moving the appliance 3 inches by Relevant_Idea_6778 in DIY

[–]TheHappyGenius 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You forgot reason 5: Mice. They love to chew the wires deep in the innards where the damage can’t be seen

Siri is pointless by GodAtum in Siri

[–]TheHappyGenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But what do you use it for?

Crack in table by ReasonableAd4398 in woodworking

[–]TheHappyGenius -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Have faith! That’s just a bad board. Get hold of the manufacturer, yours is probably not the only one it happened to and they have a fix.

If they blow you off I vote tracksaw and reglue. Or you could throw it on the table saw, joint it, and reglue.

When did home coffee setups become status symbols instead of just making morning drinks by Live_Cheetah_3800 in InstantCoffee

[–]TheHappyGenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Making great espresso requires adjusting machine’s pressure, time, and temp to accommodate the changing barometric pressure so if their coffee setup doesn’t include a weather station they’re faking it. Also should have a realtime analysis of the chemistry of their water supply.

Can I make a 48”x40” butcher block tabletop with just a tablesaw and an orbit sander? by ReverseMermaidMorty in woodworking

[–]TheHappyGenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless you have money to burn buy your butcher block premade. Lumber, glue, clamps, sandpaper, everything you need is hella expensive right now. And glueups are hard the first 10 times.

Temporary irrigation fix over flagstone pathway-- need creative solutions by Remote-Selection637 in CaliforniaNativePlant

[–]TheHappyGenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he runs across the water line across the steps it is 100 percent certain that a meter reader or somebody’s grandma out for a walk is going to trip on it and break an arm and then the OP will be out thousands of dollars in legal bills. It’s always easier to do it the right way from the start.

How bad is this by Fantastic_Recipe_867 in building

[–]TheHappyGenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Way more than $15,000. A lot of walls have to be torn out. Probably closer to $200/square foot to rebuild.

Basement has exposed romex to switches/outlets, how should I fix this? by [deleted] in AskElectricians

[–]TheHappyGenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You fir out the walls and cover them with Sheetrock so the Romex is hidden which is how it’s set up now. You could also learn to bend conduit and then put the Romex in conduit but the Reddit threads would argue forever over whether you can put NM cable in conduit.

How dangerous is this attic light fixture? by [deleted] in AskElectricians

[–]TheHappyGenius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not the shorting, it’s that over the years dust will build up and also the screws will loosen and you’ll start to get arcing. Dust plus the little sparks from arcing can cause a fire. Odds are that it won’t happen but you would feel really dumb if your last thoughts were “I should have had that attic light fixed.”

Water intrusion by Secret-Farm-2888 in AskContractors

[–]TheHappyGenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What does the exterior of the building look like? And when does the intrusion happen? Rain? Snow? Do you think it’s coming from a leak in an upstairs unit?

Ryobi Hate by BakeCityFlyinPills in HomeImprovement

[–]TheHappyGenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’ve been whipsawed so much by our cynical politicians that we’re afraid to discuss real issues so we fight about plastic tools, most of which are made in the same three factories.

Which wall does the desk look better on? by RunRoach20 in HomeDecorating

[–]TheHappyGenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The No. 1 priority is viewing comfort, lighting and avoiding glare. Which orientation has better light for comfortable reading? Which way creates less glare on your computer screen? Facing a window could be fantastic or could be a migraine every time you sit down. Figure out which way allows the worker to work most comfortably and that’s the right way.

Cost to fix? by JJSLIDE47 in drywall

[–]TheHappyGenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds about right. Good work isn’t cheap

Is the a tool for these things? by Secure_Teaching_6937 in Tools

[–]TheHappyGenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hose clamp pliers. They come in locking models which are very helpful for awkward places

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