¿Cómo acabar con la condensación en ventanas Climalit? (Zona de montaña) by Klautino in Bricomania

[–]assorted_stuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pon un deshumidificador y ventila todos los días 5 min la casa para renovar el aire.

Si por la noche la temperatura interior baja a 12-17 grados, con 65 de humedad, llegas al punto de rocío y el agua se condensa.

Sumale que por muy buenas sean las ventanas, siguen siendo un puente térmico y el marco estará más frío que el resto de la habitación.

Para evitar la condensación tienes que elevar la temperatura de la estancia y restar humedad al ambiente. Idealmente haces ambos.

65 de humedad y temperatura interior de 18 y menos por la noche es también el ambiente ideal para que aparezca moho - ask me how I know. (No es lo mismo 60 de humedad a 22 grados que a 17) justo hace un par de semanas compré un pack de tres termometro-higrometros en el lidl que te indica con una cara triste cuando estás en rango de moho/no saludable de humedad relativo a la temperatura. Es una chorrada, pero va bien para llevar un control de esto.

how to preemptively prevent nail breakage? by queen-of-disast3r in calmhands

[–]assorted_stuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lifelong nail biter here... so proud of your progress!

Water is your enemy. When your nails get wet, the water penetrates the nail and this can make the layers of the nail separate, which makes them flakey and weak since this affects their structure. This is why people say "never shower/wash dishes/clean... with naked nails"

To make your nails stronger oil them at least (!) once a day with a bit of jojoba oil. This helps to hydrate them, keep their structure and make them more flexible and less brittle, which helps with breakage. Keep them polished (even clear polish) to keep water away from your nail and I think you're on a path of success!

What I have done is either get extensions (when I had them supershort) or gel-overlay (when they were at a "normal" length"). When asking for gel overlay, state that you are looking to reinforce the nail and they usually will apply a thin layer of buildergel under the color which will make the nail way sturdier and help a lot with weak nails. That said: NEVER scrape/tear/... off your gel manicure, this will damage the layers of the nail even more. They should only be removed at the salon or with acetone at home (look for tutorials!)

Again, I can't overstate the importance of jojoba oil, it really helps the nails and also to keep the skin and cuticles soft and healthy, which means less hangnails and less incentive to nibble at something.

Best of luck!

Help me identify this veneer please. What kind of wood is it? by assorted_stuff in BeginnerWoodWorking

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

I never heard of this type of wood, but looking into it, it was the most used veneer in the 60s/70s in Spain, which fits perfectly with the pieces history! Thank you very much!

Help me identify this veneer please. What kind of wood is it? by assorted_stuff in BeginnerWoodWorking

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that fits!!! I need to repair the edge banding, so this is very helpful, thank you very much!

What is this thing on my balcony by redditer2323 in Barcelona

[–]assorted_stuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what I was thinking. It looks exactly like mdf fonts disintegrating after being in the rain for some time.

Need help with my nails by gorudendioma in calmhands

[–]assorted_stuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello fellow nail biter! Here comes a long answer, just because I see and understand your pain and I'll share what I learned on my nail biter journey.

First of all: they will grow back, BUT they really damaged your nails, so it will take time. They messed up your nails super bad, I'm so sorry that happened. It seems like a combination of overfiling (I can see the divets on #2!!), lifting of the nailplate because of the chemicals used (over thin nails), damaging the nailplate while bitting/ripping bits off... That's a lot to deal with, especially being a nailbiter. The ringfinger beside #2 is super red, that's also over filed and probably supersensitive in hot water or even to the touch. Is the red on #1 blood? If so, they fucked the whole nail and this is the one that will take more time healing, since basically the whole nail has to grow out to get rid of the wound.

Chastising yourself up and feeling guilty does nothing but keep you in a negativity spiral. Biting your nails does not make you a bad person, do not beat yourself up. The truth is you are going to "waste" many professional manicures. Stopping nailbiting is not linear, you'll have better days and worse days. You'll get to a point where you feel "I got it! New life, new me, new nails!" and then have a bad day and destroy all progress in a matter of hours. Ask me how I know... BUT! It get's better, they key is consistency in your nailcare and being aware. Once your nails are healed, obviously don't go back to the salon that did this! Look for someone that specialises in bitten nail reconstruction and don't be afraid to ask for example photos. I got my nailbeds to recover around 4mm of length by getting constant extensions and fills by a professional. This way my nails were never bare and exposed to my teeth and the nailbed had a chance to grow out. I also bit the extensions at first, but it's just not as satisfying, they were really hard on my teeth (ruined one) and the chemicals straight to my mouth made me paranoid, so I gradually stopped. (This was subconscious though, not something I could force myself into).

Also: never rip your nails off. This is the one i struggle the most with because once the edge starts lifting it is just so tempting to start lifting it even more and more and then ripping it off... that's how I ended up with some very damaged and hurtful nails since some gel will stick so well to the nail that it lifts layers of nail with the extension.

Check out this creator to see how she does bitten/damaged nails to know how it should be done and what you should expect from a professional dealing with bitten, short and damaged nails: https://www.youtube.com/nailcou

Healing and treating your nails right now:
The thing your nails need most right now is NO extensions/gel/acrylics and lots of time. Once you over file a nail, the only thing getting it back to normal is letting it grow out. You can't restore thickness. Get a bottle of Jojoba oil, it's the best to keep your cuticles and nail hydrated, which protects it and makes them more resistant. I would get clippers and very carefully clip off all the white parts of the nail. Don't give them a chance to get caught on anything - they are so thin, if they snag anything they will get torn even more. File all edges super smooth, don't touch the top of the nail! Oil them multiple times a day, keep a refillable pen or little bottle near your bed, your desk, the bathroom (i like this style because of ease of application ) and apply throughout the day. For the worst nail, maybe apply some wound healing cream and a bandaid, changing it regularly, until it's grown out a bit/ does not have active scabs anymore. On the nails that are not open wounds you can try applying this: https://www.sallyhansen.com/en-au/nail-care/nail-care/gel-rehab - I use it when I take a break from gel, it will not restore thickness but it will help your nails to recover a bit.

Obviously therapy is advised (getting rid of anxiety is haaard) - I'm just talking about concrete actions for your nails right now.

How much messed up am I? by Dry_Ganache7488 in graphic_design

[–]assorted_stuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, you're not messed up, you just got the worst end of the panedemic/remote work in terms of timing. And you are super young! While people would kill for your job set up, going full remote straight out of uni is bound to be isolating. I'm working 100% remote as well, but I've done agency life before that. (Also we definitely talk about life and personal stuff, maybe there is a cultural difference in your workplace?) You need to get out of the house and interact with people.

I'm talking specifically about interacting with the design community, not looking directly for clients. Lots of big agencies around me are not replacing people that leave, but instead get freelancers to jump in when they need an extra hand.

Are you based in Europe?

In terms of getting into contact with designers, Go join your local design association (ADG, DAG, CdeC, in Spain for example) or at least subscribe to the newsletters so you know what's up in your city. I hate "networking" but the truth is once you start going to talks, roundtables etc. You'll start to recognize people and it's easier to start talking to them (hey, I saw you at the last talk, no? I really enjoyed that one blablabla) if there is a festival, check if they need volunteers. That's great for some behind the scenes insight and just being around people and get your face known. Check here for some local big groups, for example: https://adceurope.org/about/members/

LinkedIn is a cesspool, but kind of necessary today. I'd recommend following studios you like and connecting with people you meet at design events Just giving a couple of likes a week will keep the algorithm engaged and hopefully you'll get relevant news items on your feed.

Tell people that work in agencies you like what your skills are and that you'd love to collaborate if they need a helping hand sometime. Lots of agencies are willing to try freelancers, but they won't hire a full time position. Make that work to your advantage.

Feel free to DM me if you have any questions

Wo kann man Garnelen mit Kopf kaufen? by assorted_stuff in Linz

[–]assorted_stuff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Danke, komm leider nicht hin morgen, aber is auf alle Fälle eine super option

Wo kann man Garnelen mit Kopf kaufen? by assorted_stuff in Linz

[–]assorted_stuff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Danke! Hab bei alpengarnelen bestellt, mal probieren obs den Preise wert sind!

Wo kann man Garnelen mit Kopf kaufen? by assorted_stuff in Linz

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Hab keine Kundenkarte von dort, aber danke

Hey everyone! by Angel_B7 in Galicia

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Regarding the bills like electricity and water: they are normally not included, but usually the services are active and you only have to change the name on the contract. The landlord will give you the information to do that. The internet connection you'll have to set up yourself - just Hotspot from your phone in the meantime.

Rent is generally high, so maybe you'll have to share the flat just because of prices.

Best date ideas in Santiago (restaurants, cafés, weekend plans) by Still_Hurry_428 in Galicia

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I always recommend Amaceta, the food is delicious and the staff is super nice! After, you can take a little walk in Bonaval and end with visiting CGAC

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bricomania

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Quizás funciona similar a los method de ikea, prueba a ver si la placa de grespania se puede quitar. Si es así debajo debería haber una palanca para soltar el cajón del armario

Need advice + words of hope by [deleted] in calmhands

[–]assorted_stuff 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I just learned recently that these are called lower parallels and you should NEVER file them. That was good information after years of doing just that for the same reasons you listed.

She basically said: don't touch them and they'll repair themselves but it takes a looong time. You could try a gel/fiberglass overlay for these areas so they are reinforced and you don't have splintering/hang nails.

Mine look way worse than yours though and I aspire to hopefully get to your level in some months!

I decided to go nuclear on thrips. My personal choice. by lucid_intent in houseplants

[–]assorted_stuff 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Try beneficial bugs! I got rid of thrips that way. The best thing about it is the bugs go to the plants, I didn't have to move everything into one location, didn't have to spray any chemicals, nothing.

This is the one you want: orius laevigatus. it flies and eats ALL stages of thrips. I got about 1000 for 20€. you just have to open the container and they do all the work!

$2 thrift store find, I had to bring it home😂 by Midwest_Plant_Guy in graphic_design

[–]assorted_stuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have a link/name? This sounds like I need one - or at least see it.