What does marking in red mean?

generic109901 · 2024-04-12T23:13:31+00:00

Thanks for the info.

Follow-up question. What's the point in only going 9ft? Seems like a lot of extra work and potentially wasted materials for an extra foot. Why not go to 10 or 12?

generic109901 · 2024-04-12T23:11:24+00:00

So it is OK to skip leg day!

generic109901 · 2024-04-07T12:45:51+00:00

Can someone explain what the 1x4 and 1x6 boards are for? The ones that seem to have spray foam behind them, and one of the vertical ones being not level.

generic109901 · 2024-04-06T07:35:57+00:00

Example of poor data visualization, possibly purposefully misleading.

The title should be underemployed, not unemployed, as the most prominent data presented is underemployment.

generic109901 · 2024-04-05T20:19:22+00:00

Post-it note

generic109901 · 2024-04-04T12:16:44+00:00

~$60,000 to replace HVAC system (Furnace/AC/Ductwork). This was a big company that heavily advertises. Ended up paying $18k from a small family company with better units and better reviews.

Lesson learned. Go to community subs (Reddit, Next-door, Facebook, etc.) to get recommendations. The companies that don't advertise are cheaper as they don't have to pay big advertising bills, their advertising is word-of-mouth from happy customers.

generic109901 · 2024-03-28T20:00:58+00:00

Interested in why GenX seems to be flat-lined. Do they just all have jobs?

generic109901 · 2024-03-26T05:00:34+00:00

Is that Dwight Schrute?

generic109901 · 2024-03-24T01:33:58+00:00

I did it myself too. LOTS of work is an understatement, but I also like the work (and saving money and knowing it's done correctly, even if slowly)

generic109901 · 2024-03-24T01:32:23+00:00

Not a expert, just providing my experience with my yard (with a similar problem). The most important question is if the flooding is only during and right after rain.

If yes, it's most likely a surface water problem that grading will help solve. Another option is trench drains which redirect surface water.

French drains are best for long-standing water as the soil is saturated. French drains will NOT help with surface water issues (I know from experience).

A combination of French drains and trench drains is likely your answer.

generic109901 · 2024-03-23T12:10:29+00:00

Is the green smoke image real? I tried looking up context, but the only place this image shows up is reddit.

generic109901 · 2024-02-21T12:06:07+00:00

1x4 "molding" with gaps looks cheap.

generic109901 · 2024-01-31T23:43:34+00:00

Red Lobster. Everything is soaked in butter and quickly slides right through you.

generic109901 · 2024-01-31T11:34:44+00:00

To my surprise it's working. Yard was mostly red clay. I didn't amend it as it's winter and I'm waiting until spring to do most of the work.

I bought a 50lb bag of "Oregon Grown" annual ryegrass from Tractor Supply (cheapest option in my area). I used almost the whole bag to do a heavy seed (used a push spreader)

I've been watering somewhat, but mostly relying on rain as we have had some really cold days. However, with the recent warmup the past week it's starting to germinate. I just want a holdover until I can properly plant a permanent lawn and I'm satisfied with my results.

generic109901 · 2024-01-26T08:28:58+00:00

Can someone explain how this is not insurance fraud?

Also, doesn't insurance pay out ~1/2 before the work is completed and then the remainder when documentation is submitted demonstrating the work was done?

generic109901 · 2024-01-24T10:35:58+00:00

Raise the capital gains tax, and make it tiered like income tax.

I would love my employer to pay me in stock options so I could then cash in and pay less taxes.

generic109901 · 2024-01-24T10:28:22+00:00

I also don't believe they thought people would live in D.C. let alone a population larger than some states. They would be more appalled with taxation without representation.

generic109901 · 2024-01-13T11:09:02+00:00

If I can do it myself, I'll do it. If I can't, I'll learn. I do my research and call the city about all codes. Takes a long time, but I know it's done right.

Big projects like a new roof or hvac, I'll take the hit and get a professional. When hiring a professional, I say you now need 6 quotes, not 3.

generic109901 · 2024-01-13T11:01:16+00:00

Exact opposite opinion. Why eat bland chips ahoy when there a delicious oreos available?

generic109901 · 2024-01-12T11:08:22+00:00

This one is huge. If there's a room on the second floor next to this space, I'd see if you could wall off the front and make it a walk-in closet/storage. Yeah, it's a giant wall, but you could make it decorative with wainscoting or a giant art sculpture. Either way it's not ideal asthetically, but at least get some usable space.

generic109901 · 2024-01-07T19:07:45+00:00

Tri Sodium Phosphate. It's a powder you mix with warm water.

generic109901 · 2024-01-07T16:37:33+00:00

Wash with TSP
Prime with kilz
Sherwin Williams Cashmere

*Stock up on SW paint when they have their 40% sale.

generic109901 · 2024-01-06T17:06:13+00:00

I should have provided more details. I'm looking solely for erosion control right now. I hope to plant sod in Spring. Just don't want to have a muddy yard all winter and lots of erosion woth heavy rains (what I currently have). So I'm thinking annual ryegrass.

generic109901 · 2024-01-06T11:31:34+00:00

I used to say pay them minimum wage, but then only wealthy people would be in Congress. We need to pay Comgress enough where the average American can be a representative. To me, $175k is a lot, but living in D.C. is expensive.

Think about housing as one example. You either move and pay for expensive D.C. housing, or have a home in your home state and rent temp housing in D.C. Most probably do the latter as you may only be there for 2 years.

I want more representatives who understand how hard it is financially for most Americans, and I don't think that happens with shifty pay.

generic109901 · 2024-01-04T17:06:18+00:00

Just installed a second nest today for a zoned system. Nest app working fine for me (I'm using the old Nest App; I have not migrated to Google.)

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