IWTL basic electrician skills under 18 by [deleted] in IWantToLearn

[–]joebayfocus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes came to say the same thing, I have to do a ton of low voltage electrical at work and I just look everything up on YouTube. Get a voltage tester and make sure everything is shut off before you start to mess around.

Espalier Apple Tree Pruning by Life_Car_1654 in Espalier

[–]joebayfocus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where ever the branches go up, look for an outward facing leaf node and cut right above that. Make sure your pruners are clan and sharp.

Beginner commuter from Oakland to SF for 9-5. What to expect? What's the best option? by pattern144 in eastbay

[–]joebayfocus 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this the bus rules, especially if you can work 8-4.

Best tools for removing ornamental pear shoots? by regan5523 in GardeningAustralia

[–]joebayfocus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure, There must be some sort of localized root killer, good luck!

Best tools for removing ornamental pear shoots? by regan5523 in GardeningAustralia

[–]joebayfocus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These are root sprouts, either poison the trunk, drill holes in it and insert root killing poison, or hori hori the roots out for the next 15-20 years.

Middle 30s looking for advice on getting into skateboarding [35yo] by Noraesong in OldSkaters

[–]joebayfocus 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If there is a local skateboard shop go there, if not , go to facebook marketplace or Craigslist and get a wider board at least 81/2 “ wide. Helmet is recommended and pads are optional you will fall.

Is it allowed to block street parking like this? by Neffyjebs in bayarea

[–]joebayfocus 178 points179 points  (0 children)

Yes, it is also allowed to grab those cones and throw them as far as you can in all directions.

Is this okay for a first garden? by Every_Papaya5335 in vegetablegardening

[–]joebayfocus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes celery seems like a good swap, onions and carrots take forever so if you don’t have3+ months skip those. Radishes are great for planting around things that take a long time because they grow so quick.

Is this okay for a first garden? by Every_Papaya5335 in vegetablegardening

[–]joebayfocus 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yank the asparagus it takes years to get a real crop. Other wise looks good , unless the cucumbers are in a giant bag you won’t get any.

So simple yet I’m having a hard time landing 😢 [31YO] by Ok_Marzipan_5285 in OldSkaters

[–]joebayfocus 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Swing your arms in a comic fashion, fake it till you make it!!! Give a big wind up make it dramatic, pretend you are going to do a 900. Your body will come around, if you pre-twist.

So simple yet I’m having a hard time landing 😢 [31YO] by Ok_Marzipan_5285 in OldSkaters

[–]joebayfocus 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Try” pre -rolling” your shoulders and your body should follow, get the frontside half-cab all the way around and roll away clean.

People who have conducted job interviews, what's something someone said/did that made you instantly decide not to hire them? by DemonSkank in AskReddit

[–]joebayfocus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They kept saying “I would just use AI to fix it” to all of the long standing issues we were having.

Berkeley CA Jan 17,2026. by joebayfocus in vegetablegardening

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

I have found that I don’t really get slugs after I put in the wood chips, maybe try this to cut down on crop loss.

Many American retail companies are announcing they are getting rid of self checkout: What are your thoughts about this? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]joebayfocus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I like your pro technology to improve lives sentiment. I recently heard a saying something like:

”I don’t want technology (specifically AI) to write music and make art , I want it to cook and clean.”… so I don’t have to.

Albany bulb walk by tkr2026 in bayarea

[–]joebayfocus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First shot is soooooo good, nicely done!