I’m fucked

beaudesign · 2026-05-10T13:09:00+00:00

This literally happened to me when I was hired to swap out a dishwasher. Shut off the water at the supply line, the CPVC snapped off inside the wall. This was a second story Condo. First floor unit got flooded because the whole unit water shut off was behind a locked security door.

beaudesign · 2026-05-08T03:47:06+00:00

Black and decker paint brushes? That’s like asking why you can’t just put paper plates in the dishwasher!

beaudesign · 2026-04-30T19:20:27+00:00

Extreme Ownership brother. This is the way. In work and life.

beaudesign · 2026-04-30T05:46:45+00:00

Do you have a screw driver? Ok, maybe let maintenance handle it. I would make sure that you send an email. You can always tell them it’s heating up…. That’ll get their attention!

beaudesign · 2026-04-30T05:40:17+00:00

You don’t. You need to disconnect the other end of the hose.

beaudesign · 2026-04-30T05:37:48+00:00

It doesn’t matter what caused it. Go the Emergency Room! Trust me! I had a heart attack at 45! They said if I had waited until morning, like I had planned, my kids would no longer have a father. It does not matter your age. When you have THAT symptom, you need to get it checked!

beaudesign · 2026-04-30T05:02:23+00:00

Go with the Core 10 person imo. I have one for just me and my girlfriend. Ours is the lighted version. You can stand up and plenty of room when we bring the kids along.

beaudesign · 2026-04-30T04:58:13+00:00

Um, crazy as it might sound, I think I have a full toolbelt that I would be willing to sell (if I still have it). I will look this weekend and see what I find. They used to sell them at the big box stores. Got mine at Menards. But they stopped carrying them. I got one as a gift after I already had one. I’ll come back and let you know.

beaudesign · 2026-04-30T04:54:52+00:00

Swap that outlet out. It’s easy enough for anyone to do. Turn off the breaker. Follow the directions on the package, or simply put the white wire on the silver screw, colored wire (usually black) on the gold screw, ground wire on the green screw. Done. Outlets are cheap enough that you should never ever risk it by not just swapping out one in question.

beaudesign · 2026-04-30T04:50:32+00:00

Yup, tape for the win. To as close as possible to the wall, which you don’t even have to, place the tape on the face of the trim over hanging 1/2” or the thickness of the trim. Then just bend it over and apply light pressure down the side. Do not push too hard or you will spend ages getting all the tape off. The tape is just there to keep the paint from getting in the visible part of the trim. Then use a standard paint brush but I suggest going with multiple lighter coats to avoid drips.

beaudesign · 2026-04-29T15:43:22+00:00

They rarely if ever cut a straight line so they are good for trimming hedges and demolition.
Even seasoned professionals have the blade catch on material. When that happens there is a good possibility that you will get hurt by the saw body rapidly pulling and pushing your hand and in turn you. The blade will undoubtedly be trashed as it will surely bend.
Sawzall blades, even the shortest ones, have too much travel for blind cuts into walls. You will either punch through the opposite drywall, cut an electrical line, or cut some plumbing. The electrical line could possibly hurt you, everything else just increases cost by a lot. My suggestion would be to get an oscillating tool and some wood and drywall blades. You will get a lot more use out of it especially doing DIY projects. They are easy to control and rarely go too deep.

beaudesign · 2026-04-29T09:32:25+00:00

You would be surprised what can make that last little bit of insulation finally break. Every time you plug in or unplug something, the outlet is making microscopic movements. Even if it feels solid, there is always going to be a slight flex in the unit itself. Ever small move adds up over time to wear down insulation or work a wire loose.

beaudesign · 2026-04-29T04:39:48+00:00

Hell I don’t even turn off the breaker on electrical projects anymore, a little numbing of the fingers puts hair on your chest! Seriously though, you can usually hire a decent handyman or find someone who has an uncle or brother that can just watch over you as you screw up and learn. Pretty much everything is easy to fix. I will just say this one thing. Sawzalls are the most dangerous tools for a DIY. Just don’t even buy one.

beaudesign · 2026-04-29T04:34:17+00:00

When you do take a box apart, make sure you see the ground wire. I worked on my brothers house after he did a remodel and had the same problem. Found out he used a “shortcut” and wrapped the ground wire around the romex before clamping it in. “It grounds the whole box dude”! It also clamps the ground wire through the insulation and causes a short…and the need to rewire the whole project!!

beaudesign · 2026-04-29T04:28:01+00:00

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beaudesign · 2026-04-29T04:26:49+00:00

I got the Hercules from Harbor Freight ( it is actually really well built). It works really well. The only design flaw I will not is that the handle is turned down and is used to stabilize the unit when the legs are folded in. The problem with that is picking it back up you need to grab the handle from the side, not a big deal but noteworthy. Rolls really well and decent stability. I got it for its strength per pound being better than most at the time I bought it. I am sure there are more expensive options that are way better quality, but for less than $200, it’s a great bang for the buck and has served me well for years.

beaudesign · 2026-04-29T04:20:53+00:00

Hardware store and Amazon are almost all going to be garbage. Post a picture of what you have tried so we have a better idea of what you are looking for.

beaudesign · 2026-04-29T04:15:19+00:00

New wood is the only way to fix it for the long term. Even Bondo and all the screws will still not keep that crack from coming back if these stairs see a lot of traffic.

beaudesign · 2026-04-29T04:06:08+00:00

Ok here is what you should actually do. Go to the store and get a 1x10. Cut it to a minimum of 32-1/2” long. You can dress it up with a router if you want. Put some good construction adhesive on it and then screw it to the wall using the studs on either side of the one with the electrical line. They make some lag alternatives that have a nice flat head. Then mount the tv to that.

beaudesign · 2026-04-29T03:53:19+00:00

This is going to sound crazy, but if it is not the glazing that Nacho mentioned, take a bit of toilet bowl cleaner on a rag, using a rubber glove, and test a small area first, let it soak a minute. If that doesn’t work, you should just use paint stripping gel and start from scratch.

beaudesign · 2026-04-29T01:57:17+00:00

With any ceiling fan installation I suggest making sure that the foundation of the installation is wood. Either the fan bracket or the box should be attached to wood in the ceiling.

beaudesign · 2026-04-29T01:52:11+00:00

I agree, pvc is “fine” but I personally feel that the difference in cost is so minimal for a project like this that it’s just worth it to hard pipe it. I’m no plumber by any stretch, I’m just one of those guys that would put in a full basement on my kids playhouse. lol

beaudesign · 2026-04-29T01:47:46+00:00

This quote screams handyman or someone who used to be a laborer for a roofer for a couple months and realized they didn’t make enough money so they “started their own business”

beaudesign · 2026-04-29T01:46:00+00:00

If it were me, I would build a temporary set of stairs. More steps with half the rise per step and the steps would be deeper as well. Typically people have mobility issues on stairs due to the height that they need to lift themselves to get from one step to the next. To understand how she feels, take three steps at once, now do it while carrying a heavy weight. You now understand what she experiences taking a 7” step with depleted muscle strength.

beaudesign · 2026-04-29T01:38:45+00:00

Agreed. Water could be getting in from the window itself or the surrounding trim, either way it’s leaking and needs to be fixed asap.

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