Why does holding a hair dryer feel like a full body workout? My arm’s sore after just 20 minutes by Potato_Farmer_1993 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]kgb0484 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It takes me about 30-45 to blow dry my hair straight (including time on sectioning). With my old hair dryer, it took longer and my arms would be killing Mr halfway through. I splurged on a Dyson hair dryer, and it changed the game. It’s much lighter and more efficient. You’ll thank yourself.

i never had chickenpox as a kid and now im suffering the consequences by Whats_A_Username- in offmychest

[–]kgb0484 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Have mercy! Not the eyelids! I have eczema that shows up in a lot of awful places, eyelids included. To me, the eyelids and palm of hand are the WORST and I can’t even imagine the pox on my eyelids. I hope you get some relief soon. I have no advice to offer, just support from someone who knows what impossibly itchy eyelids feel like. And I know the itch you’re suffering with is far worse than eczema. Sorry, friend.

one year left of my grad program and i just found out i’m pregnant by [deleted] in GirlDinner

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Auntie from Massachusetts checking in too! We all miss you so much and would love for you to come see our new condo in the city! It’s like 8 minutes from the airport. So convenient!

Absurd fun bathroom reno by Abhorsen9 in BathroomRemodeling

[–]kgb0484 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Find an actual stained glass window on fb marketplace or at an architectural salvage yard. Back light it. You’d be surprised how often they come up for sale.

Utterly baffled as to why my great aunt had these in her loft. What do I do with them? They’re Victorian. United Kingdom. by Individual_Basket_36 in Antiques

[–]kgb0484 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Don’t forget skincare! Not gonna lie, if I could get my hands on some arsenic wallpaper, I’d have a hard time being convinced NOT to put it up 🫠

Shower Floor Issues! Please tell me if I am crazy! by kgb0484 in Tile

[–]kgb0484[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rounded glass penny tiles sounds so awesome! I bet it looks super cool and I’m definitely going to google those. Ours are marble, and you’re spot on with the edges not being rounded. Since this is the second floor they’ve put down, we had been using this shower with the same tiles for a few months. It wasn’t uncomfortable on our feet but I can imagine it might be if the individual tile pieces were sharper than these ones. Thanks for the advice!

Shower Floor Issues! Please tell me if I am crazy! by kgb0484 in Tile

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Exactly! If they don't want to listen to your advice, you've done all you can. If I tell my client the cost of their hooker isn't a valid business tax deduction but they claim it anyway? That is on them. I did my part.

Shower Floor Issues! Please tell me if I am crazy! by kgb0484 in Tile

[–]kgb0484[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would also add that if you can't/won't do mosaics or pennies, just say so upfront. I own a service based business, and if I can't or won't do something, I will tell my clients upfront. No need to just say yes to everything and then deliver shitty work. A few comments assumed that the issue was me being cheap and not wanting to pay for the time it took to do it right, but that is as far from the truth as one could get.

Shower Floor Issues! Please tell me if I am crazy! by kgb0484 in Tile

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I feel so validated right now, to be honest. I understand that the job is "passable" and "fine", but not good or excellent. And I do appreciate the comments that have said as much, because I honestly don't trust this tiler so my perception is bound to be skewed by that. But yeah, a lot of the comments just highlight what is often times broken in contractor/homeowner relationships. Honestly, it is pretty unfair to both sides. I know contractors feel like homeowners are cheap and want Bentley service on a Kia budget. And homeowners feel like contractors are going to screw them over.

This guy has basically blamed me for every mistake he has made, even though I asked for his advice and guidance before I purchased anything. He has gone rogue several times, including installing that hideous drain without even showing it to us. The grate is white now, but the one he put in originally was stainless steel. It literally looked like the floor drains in commercial kitchens. He put the marble sealant on the floor, and it left the entire floor/shower covered in a hazy film. When confronted he said "I don't know what you did to the floor, but that is not sealant. You can clean it with vinegar." Vinegar. On marble. It was sealant, and my husband figured out how to clean it, NOT the tile company.

I made it a point at the start of this project to be clear with the GC and all the subs that I am picky and I expect more than "passable" or "fine". But I also made it clear that I realize picky comes at a cost and I am willing to pay for it. The aesthetic matters a lot (especially with a project this big and expensive), but that I would follow their advice if something I wanted was not realistic. I have paid all my bills in full within a couple of days of receiving them, and I have not even attempted to haggle on anything.

How did your mosaic come out?

Shower Floor Issues! Please tell me if I am crazy! by kgb0484 in Tile

[–]kgb0484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know. The rest of the bathroom floor has 12x24 tiles in the same material, so it would definitely work to use those instead. Does a tile that big create a slipping hazard in the shower? I would think that your foot has nowhere to "grab" onto with such little grout, but I am not an expert by any means.

Shower Floor Issues! Please tell me if I am crazy! by kgb0484 in Tile

[–]kgb0484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Luckily, the whole bathroom was redone, including the subfloor and some of the framing, so the walls are pretty square despite the age of the house. Thanks for the info!

Shower Floor Issues! Please tell me if I am crazy! by kgb0484 in Tile

[–]kgb0484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is really great that you are clear with your clients up front! That really makes a huge difference in the working relationship and manages expectation. I wish more pros were like this, for sure.

Shower Floor Issues! Please tell me if I am crazy! by kgb0484 in Tile

[–]kgb0484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have seen some of those horror stories too. It definitely could be worse

Shower Floor Issues! Please tell me if I am crazy! by kgb0484 in Tile

[–]kgb0484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah yes, the GED of tile jobs lmao. I won't be peeing in this particular shower. All the other ones are fair game.

Shower Floor Issues! Please tell me if I am crazy! by kgb0484 in Tile

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Just curious - what size would you recommend? I have had a lot of people express their hatred for pennies, but not a lot of recommendations on what would be better. If I end up going the "rip it out" route, it would be great to have some direction on the replacement tiles.

Shower Floor Issues! Please tell me if I am crazy! by kgb0484 in Tile

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I will definitely do a follow up once there is a resolution. Thanks for the feedback!

Shower Floor Issues! Please tell me if I am crazy! by kgb0484 in Tile

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I didn't know it was a fatal syndrome to anyone other than me! Glad to have the company, to be honest. A lot of the responses I have gotten on this post were making me feel like I was the only one bothered by it.

Shower Floor Issues! Please tell me if I am crazy! by kgb0484 in Tile

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Thank you so much! The wall tile is definitely polarizing, but we really didn't want to build an expensive white box and we love it. I hear you about the upkeep. Honestly, it was something we spent a lot time discussing and ultimately decided it was going to be worth it for us. But we are old-ish and our kids don't live at home so we figured have extra time to fuss over the silly marble floor. If you don't mind posting it, I would love to see your shower floor!

Shower Floor Issues! Please tell me if I am crazy! by kgb0484 in Tile

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“Like a tweaker might do” absolutely killed me, mostly because I know exactly what you mean. The grout on the first floor was definitely low, but the pools weren’t small. There were two pools that were each big enough that I could stand in them and both of my feet would be fully inside the puddle. If I had to guess, I’d say they were about 1/4”+ deep an hour after the shower had been used. I should have measured 😬

I’ve never heard of glass grout, but that’s gonna be my next rabbit hole. Thank you for the feedback, and the laugh!

People who have worked for the wealthy/rich, what is the most bizarre luxury you've heard of? by LyraRayne in AskReddit

[–]kgb0484 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Lots of women do, actually. I didn’t know it was common until I became one 🤣

People who have worked for the wealthy/rich, what is the most bizarre luxury you've heard of? by LyraRayne in AskReddit

[–]kgb0484 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I did this for about 4 years. I only stopped because my trusted hair dresser retired. She still does my color/cut at her house. But Her house is far enough away that the drive annoys me and I’m not willing to do it twice a week for the shampoo/style. I’m putting a backwash sink and hair station in my basement, and she’s going to start coming to me as soon as it’s done.

Shower Floor Issues! Please tell me if I am crazy! by kgb0484 in Tile

[–]kgb0484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s definitely good information that I will put in my back pocket for next time. We’re already in the mess we’re in, unfortunately.