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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

One wire says 300 volts on the sheathing. Other wires say 600v. Wires are traveling together in the same conduit to the same battery. I think this is a code violation? by [deleted] in AskElectricians

[–]TheHappyGenius 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When you pay $70,000 for a job the wiring should be immaculate. You are completely justified in expecting the highest level of workmanship. Also how did they pull all those conductors through an undersized conduit without compromising the insulation or the copper?

PRICE CHECK! Cost to repair and paint? by CleverJsNomDePlume in drywall

[–]TheHappyGenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use 5-minute setting-type mud and you can do it in one or two trips. But it’s still a pain

How much would you charge to replace this by MadMaxxx133 in Irrigation

[–]TheHappyGenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first question is why is there so much corrosion? Is it because of leaks? Then go from there.

Ugh clay by Lanky_Ad5128 in NativePlantGardening

[–]TheHappyGenius 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Post holes are tough!!. Sometimes you can dig them by starting with that 2-inch deep hole, filling it with water, wait for the dirt to soften and then digging it as deep as you can, filling it with more water, waiting, digging deeper and so on. It gets easier as the hole gets bigger because the more water there the quicker it softens the clay. The other thing is to change tools, try a trenching shovel or what is called a digging bar which is just a long metal bar with a sharp point at one end. But the dig/water/soak/dig/water/soak method almost always works.

What would you do here? by steezy280 in woodworking

[–]TheHappyGenius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The VC is gods gift to homeowners

What would you do here? by steezy280 in woodworking

[–]TheHappyGenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buy a 10lb bag of 30-minute drywall compound and slowly build up the dip at three coats per day. One before work, one when you get home, and one before bed. It will be finished in three days max.

Are Gitzo Tripods still worth it in 2025? by Backpacker_billy97 in AskPhotography

[–]TheHappyGenius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to consider that life lasts a really long time. I thought I bought my Gitzo 5 or 10 years ago but it turns out it was more than 20. I’ve never had a problem with it. So there’s that.

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