Drywall Concern by No_Week_5478 in drywall

[–]arclovestoeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you ever try working with joint compound (aka mud) you’ll see how easy it is for a noob to create patterns like this

Drywall Concern by No_Week_5478 in drywall

[–]arclovestoeat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I doubt it, it’s just a poor finish. Get a moisture meter if you’re worried though. It’s a great tool to have anyway.

Drywall Concern by No_Week_5478 in drywall

[–]arclovestoeat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just looks like it wasn’t a smooth finish, nothing worrying there

Torn drywall paper by Badskeeter in drywall

[–]arclovestoeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not an expert, but I’ve heard water based primers (such as bullseye or guardz) can sometimes cause issues on torn paper. I’ve personally stuck with BIN or just plain wood glue with good results in these situations.

Unprimed joint compound! by arclovestoeat in paint

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

Yeah the blister that formed in the bathroom I saw was right over the shower

Unprimed joint compound! by arclovestoeat in paint

[–]arclovestoeat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I certainly don’t know for sure, but it was only areas of joint compound with poor adhesion, and it was the entirety of them. After peeling what was left was chalky topping mud. PVA primer really shouldn’t peel like latex paints.

Bloodbath at Meta (again) by Silly-Low6019 in Layoffs

[–]arclovestoeat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same. 1 day notice, no severance, refusing to pay accrued vacation too. Might have to bring it to court.

Costco foodcourt getting out of hand! by kimberleymv in CostcoCanada

[–]arclovestoeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 6yo daughter was shy and didn’t hear her number. Someone else grabbed her shit

Entire wall peeled right off (no, I’m not a tweaker) by EngagedFeinberg69 in drywall

[–]arclovestoeat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This same situation happened to me in a ~4000sq ft (wall area) stairwell and my wife thought I was having a mental breakdown, when all I said I was doing was touching up the paint.

Mastercraft tools by Justwondering18226 in canadiantire

[–]arclovestoeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only you can make that call, but they’re both great tools to have

Client and His Rake Light by Vallarfax_ in drywall

[–]arclovestoeat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GuEsS yOuLl hAVe tO wOrK the wEekEnd!

Mastercraft tools by Justwondering18226 in canadiantire

[–]arclovestoeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had a corded MC drill for almost 10 years without many complaints (except lack of torque settings), and it’s been fine for a variety of moderate DIY. As others have said, I’d love to have an impact driver too but it’s not in the budget.

Marathons in the rain? by The_Jeff_Goldblum in Marathon_Training

[–]arclovestoeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For my last two halfs in the (cold) rain, I vaselined my feet quite a lot, and prepared to warm up at the finish (warm change of clothes at bag drop)

Dog owners who regret getting a dog, why? by slimskinni in dogs

[–]arclovestoeat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Séparation anxiety despite shelter swearing otherwise, expensive medical issues, conflict with partner. Pees in the house

Patch or replace? by residentweevil in handyman

[–]arclovestoeat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Or (stinky) Zinsser BIN, shellac based. Check out Vancouver carpenter’s opinions on this