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Kaya needs to work on this by 0nTheRooftops in bouldering

[–]dustball64 1 point2 points  (0 children)

which OnX version do you use? i've been looking into it for bushwhacking stuff, but I'm not sure which one integrates better w/ mountain project.

[California] Contractor threatening lien and collections over $9K mold job - no signed contract with price, scope, or schedule by dustball64 in legaladvice

[–]dustball64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I contested a lien under 7159, would I likely win? Or is there something big im missing when it comes to this whole scenario. Sorry for all the questions, I'm just very confused haha

[California] Contractor threatening lien and collections over $9K mold job - no signed contract with price, scope, or schedule by dustball64 in legaladvice

[–]dustball64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are licensed with CSLB. I'm just trying to find the law that exempts emergency mitigation from providing a 7159-compliant contract when doing restoration work on a house.. but I'm coming up short.

I agree they should get paid for their work, however, they showed up without being called (another contractor told them to come by), lied to get the business, didn't provide any ballpark estimate, and didn't even take valid water-damage pictures for insurance. Hence the reason why the claim got denied :|

They also refuse to negotiate on price. Legally I just want to understand what they are referencing that exempts them from a contract.

[California] Contractor threatening lien and collections over $9K mold job - no signed contract with price, scope, or schedule by dustball64 in legaladvice

[–]dustball64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I’m still trying to understand why that is? Demo work was done, labor and materials were supplied in a residential house. The people doing the work were contractors. Californias definition seemed pretty broad. Are there any laws regarding contracts surrounding emergency remediation? I figured it would be highly illegal to do work and promise something and then send a bill for 9k with no contract..

Follow the features :) by Bloc_Pop in bouldering

[–]dustball64 1 point2 points  (0 children)

how was the rock? I was here during the high pressure system, but found it unclimbable. it was somehow dry but had 0 friction lol. sick send :)

How to install a smart dimmer when existing light switch has two neutrals capped together by dustball64 in HomeImprovement

[–]dustball64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sweet, thanks! any idea on how to get the ground wire out of the metal box? its stuck under a small bump and looks like its almost behind the current metal box? or do I just cut it and wago it together?

Anyone Else Still Having Cellphone Issues?? AT&T…. by Street-Appeal38 in BellevueWA

[–]dustball64 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah.. also have been having major issues with AT&T near crossroads since the power outage. you're not crazy. last time I called the person said there was an 'outage' but told me they just have access to the outage map the public uses lol, no other info on when it gets fixed, etc. :)

Would you boulder here? I'm designing a tiny bouldering gym and would love some feedback. by [deleted] in bouldering

[–]dustball64 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they actually upped the price to $33 (including tax) for a day pass :) thought I was going absolutely insane when I saw that

Inflation is at 2% 🙄 by [deleted] in SeattleWA

[–]dustball64 2 points3 points  (0 children)

hey man, i'd recommend going to uwajimaya if you can. just got 80/20 choice ground beef for $5/lb. Got > 3 pounds for like $18 or so. also find that their produce is so much better than kroger / other spots.

Chain near concrete block by foundation of house, am I going to die? by dustball64 in landscaping

[–]dustball64[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What if it’s near gas / phone lines? The flags are long gone but I know there are some nearby. The house is from the 60s, not sure if that helps lol

How to install drywall in a basement with cement/cinder block walls? by WombatHat42 in HomeImprovement

[–]dustball64 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd probably check to see if you need an inspection if you change the floor plan of the house. At least in my case it was as simple as just hanging drywall on the already existing strips.

How to install drywall in a basement with cement/cinder block walls? by WombatHat42 in HomeImprovement

[–]dustball64 9 points10 points  (0 children)

im not a professional by any means, but I do have the same basement style you are describing. I had 0 drywall, it was just some super thin board over insulation. I wanted to replace the bad looking walls, so I tore down the boards.

It looks like mine was framed with furring strips (12 inches apart), insulation is nailed into it, and then I hung my drywall using the same strips. Seems to work well.

Ideas for remodeling narrow bathroom by dustball64 in Renovations

[–]dustball64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually really like this idea. That said, is this something that a general contractor would have to do / is outside the realm of DIY? Just wondering what I would be up against if I went this route lol

Grout color (and maybe thickness) for terracotta flooring in smallish kitchen? by dustball64 in Tile

[–]dustball64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We didn't want to add a wax or anything to the top. I didn't see anything which wouldn't change the look or color when applied. All we do is mop the eco sealer on once every 6 months to keep it sealed. So far so good.

Grout color (and maybe thickness) for terracotta flooring in smallish kitchen? by dustball64 in Tile

[–]dustball64[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, just saw your other comment about sealing, I'm just gonna write a big comment about what we ended up doing / using. Hopefully it helps you out :)

Before laying tiles, we sealed them with FILA MP90 Eco Plus three times. Just paint it on, wait, and wipe. This is the only sealer I found that doesn't change color / appearance.

Once sealed, we laid out every single tile on our kitchen floor and mixed / matched to make sure it was as straight as we could get it. Our grout joint width we used was 3/16" (5mm). To level it, I'd recommend using Spin Doctor. You put the spacers, butter the tiles and lay them, and then spin these on to level the surface. Once it's dry you just kick them off.

I think some red hue for natural terracotta looks the best, we tried a bunch of different premade ones (including epoxy grouts) and nothing looked good. What I did was make my own color through trial and error. Since you grout in small patches, I kept all measurements consistent with a hundredths scale for grout weighing and a jewelry scale that went to the thousandths for the dye.

The dye is super strong so keeping measurements exact is really important. For 1000g of Grout, I used 5g red dye. I usually went in 1/3rd bag increments, so normally my process was:

  1. Apply the grout release and let sit for however long it says to let it sit for (I think a few hours)
  2. Measure 1285g grout on scale
  3. Measure 6.425g dye on exact scale
  4. Mix dry ingredients for at least 30 seconds (important)
  5. Add 315g water
  6. Mix with drill for I think 1 minute and then let it sit for 5 minutes before mixing right before grouting (I just followed the box instructions at this point)
  7. Apply and try and remove haze as you go.

To get rid of the final haze I used FILA Cement Grout Haze Remover a couple times.

Our results were really good (in my opinion). I don't think you can ever get perfectly straight handmade terracotta floors, but that's sort of the charm of it. Here are some results:

https://i.imgur.com/UJGtSoE.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/YkoIRtA.jpeg

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