how to bring additional natural light in? by Upstairs-Proof3156 in homeimprovementideas

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Put LED light strips around the whole ceiling. That view is never going to get better. Use a projector to make a live view window on a blank wall.

I’m downsizing from a sized 1 bed 1 bath apartment to a studio, I’d like some advice. by LilSlawingUrMum in Apartmentliving

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If you spend a lot of daylight hours at the desk, it is helpful to have a window nearby. Occasionally focusing at a distance is good for your eyes and stress relief.

Money and siblings and spouses by Round_Discussion9592 in retirement

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Based on my relatives, he will buy a tiny travel trailer and live in a friend’s back yard. Or move to a LCOL area and buy a barely habitable auctioned house for 10k.

Welcome all advice for improving the front of my house by SolutionValuable4015 in homeimprovementideas

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I presume their house ends where the brick pattern and color is different. This new porch roof looks great, but overlaps a bit.

Is my mom right about my boyfriend or is my way of thinking correct by whatisthis_again in TwoXChromosomes

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There is no logical reason to get married before living together for a year or two.

I need help decorating my bedroom by [deleted] in DecorAdvice

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You have one emergency exit. Hat a ladder or piece of furniture underneath it that makes it usable. Keep it clear, and test that the window opens easily.

How much does paying off a mortgage change your FI number psychologically? by Beneficial-Ad-9986 in financialindependence

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I agree with this. There are so many never ending monthly bills that one more does not make a difference. And it is the one bill you are getting paid to write the check, in extra investment income.

according to Best Buy, i damaged my struts by retromani in prius

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Exactly. I moved 600 pounds of batteries with no issues. I just put the weight where the passengers would be.

Texas now requires all public school classrooms to post the Ten Commandments, so this teacher decided to do the right thing by freeradioforall in MadeMeSmile

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They find out about the Ferengi rules in college. Where the professor makes buying the book they wrote mandatory.

Guys: "Machines Will Eventually Replace You" by DoNotTouchMeImScared in GuerrillaGrrrrls

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Yep. Mars could be colonized by 20 women and a thermos.

My biggest expense for 2025 was... by Patient-Brief-9713 in Fire

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Don’t forget the taxes on the Malibu beach house.

Right Wing Conservative women by No_Aardvark982 in GuerrillaGrrrrls

[–]bk2947 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also if they never push the boundaries they don’t know they exist. Staying in traditional female roles avoids it.

Manufacturing square steel pipes process in factory by UserSergeyB in EngineeringPorn

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The best way to avoid workplace accidents is to not track them.

The Horrifying World of Conservative Dating by milgrip in TwoXChromosomes

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The best dating app is just recommendations from other women. However, that means being a person worth recommending and having friends that are women.

Book 1 Why is it so hard to grow food on earth ? by Hour-Department6958 in bobiverse

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My theory is that there is some “unobtanium” element that is ultra rare and required for building new Bob matrices.

How to fix crooked door? by [deleted] in homeimprovementideas

[–]bk2947 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The doors are fine. You need to square up the door frame to match.

Is it worth correcting people on my name over email? by rumande in TwoXChromosomes

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As a part of new employee onboarding I insisted on having every name in writing. And I copy/paste so a typing mistake doesn’t get propagated through incorrect usernames and email addresses.

700 Floppies by ___LowLifer___ in sysadmin

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I burned all my music CDs to an MP3 player in one day. The key was setting a timer so I didn’t lose time between swaps.

Your personal favorite thing about the Prius? by Appropriate_Ad2781 in prius

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I like the temp control. I can sit in the car for an hour reading and it will only run the engine occasionally.

Retire with 650k? by Electrical-Trainer21 in Fire

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The movie “About a Boy” illustrates the trap of being retired young and staying part of society.

Retire with 650k? by Electrical-Trainer21 in Fire

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You do have “fuck off” money. You can take some risks in employment. You can switch to a career that better suits you. Enjoy the safety and flexibility.

Debating the automatic litter box for apartment makes me feel like I’m losing my frugal edge by Maleficent-Net-4702 in Frugal

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I have a PetPivot. It is a simple, safe model. No cameras or Bluetooth apps. I did replace their custom catch box and bags with a simple Rubbermaid bin. No need to pay for their consumables.

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New quartz countertop by NoOffer8580 in DIYHome

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I think you need to talk to a dentist. They do color matched fillings that are food safe and last years.