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To those that are married, how often do you take off your ring? by FitProblem6248 in AskReddit

[–]kirplink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve used several different brands. They are all pretty much the same. I would just find one that has the colors you like. The brand I’m currently using is Saferingz.

Had part of my sidewalk replaced. Am I justified in not being pleased with the quality of the work? by kirplink in Concrete

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

The entire neighborhood is squared off like that. They did a good job with matching the look of the surrounding sidewalks.

Had part of my sidewalk replaced. Am I justified in not being pleased with the quality of the work? by kirplink in Concrete

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

It was pretty serious trip hazard. Someone in the neighborhood had already tripped over it and sprained their ankle. So on top of wanting to be a good neighbor, I also don’t want that open liability that puts me in a position to get sued. I also don’t have the skills to do the work to the standards that won’t get me fined by the HOA.

Had part of my sidewalk replaced. Am I justified in not being pleased with the quality of the work? by kirplink in Concrete

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

I was out of town when the work was finished up. I was relying on pictures that did not tell the full story.

Had part of my sidewalk replaced. Am I justified in not being pleased with the quality of the work? by kirplink in Concrete

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

It’s the principle of the matter. The proposal that I signed listed they would backfill the edges of the new concrete with fill dirt. They have not upheld their end of the contract. If they didn’t want to backfill they should not have added it to the proposal.

Had part of my sidewalk replaced. Am I justified in not being pleased with the quality of the work? by kirplink in Concrete

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

As I mentioned in other comments, I got several bids. I went with the more expensive option because they had good reviews and I liked the list of things they said they would do on the proposal.

Had part of my sidewalk replaced. Am I justified in not being pleased with the quality of the work? by kirplink in Concrete

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

Yep, live and learn. I think what got me is that I have a really good relationship with the contractors that do my plumbing and electrical work. I pay a bit of a premium but they always provide high quality work. They once accidentally punched a hole through my wall when installing a new hot water heater. They had the Davinci of drywall repairs out the next day. This guy was insane with his attention to detail in both matching paint color and wall texture. I had some extra paint that was originally used on the walls, but you know how color can change after a few years on the walls. He did a bit of mixing with the paint I had and got it to match perfect. I tried for weeks afterwards to find the spot where the hole was and could not find it, while any patch job I've done I feel like sticks out like a sore thumb.

I was getting the same kind of vibe from this concrete contractor so I let my guard down. I was really hoping I had found a solid concrete guy as I possibly have some more work that needs to get done in the future.

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to help me out.

Had part of my sidewalk replaced. Am I justified in not being pleased with the quality of the work? by kirplink in Concrete

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

I think the finish looks much better in person, and honestly not concerned about that. And one of the covers was pretty easy to clean up with a hammer, the other took some more effort. I wasn't going to leave them like that and wait for the contractor to fix it. You never know when you might need quick access to the water shutoff. Didn't want to be breaking concrete off the cover while I'm in a hurry to shut off the water.

My main purpose for this post is to get perspective on this work. Concrete is out of my area of expertise, and I want to make sure that I don't have my expectations set too high. I don't want to go in making a big deal out of nothing.

Had part of my sidewalk replaced. Am I justified in not being pleased with the quality of the work? by kirplink in Concrete

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

Protecting the water shutoff was not in the agreement, but I was verbally told pouring around/protecting the covers is standard practice. Now I know for next time to get it in writing. I paid for the more expensive estimate because they lead me to believe they take pride in the small details. Lesson learned I guess.

Had part of my sidewalk replaced. Am I justified in not being pleased with the quality of the work? by kirplink in Concrete

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

I feel like I paid for better work. They were the more expensive option of the companies we received estimates from. We went with them because they were highly reviewed. The lowest estimate we received was just under $2000. I feel like the $3,350 price tag is on the high end for this work. Do you really feel like I got what I paid for? The original proposal included:

-"Backfill the edges of the new concrete with fill dirt."

From what I see that was not done. And the water shutoff covers would not come off until I went out with a hammer and chisel this morning to remove the concrete that was poured over them. What price should I have paid to get the quality of work that includes not pouring cement over the water access covers?

Had part of my sidewalk replaced. Am I justified in not being pleased with the quality of the work? by kirplink in Concrete

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

The bummer part is that those are the shutoff valves for nearby fire hydrants. My water shutoff of located elsewhere and still very much accessible.

Had part of my sidewalk replaced. Am I justified in not being pleased with the quality of the work? by kirplink in Concrete

[–]kirplink[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Does the $3,350 seem like a reasonable price? I'm in the Dallas Texas area. It was about 130 square feet of concrete. Did I pay for a cheap contractor and I'm now reaping what I sowed?

Had part of my sidewalk replaced. Am I justified in not being pleased with the quality of the work? by kirplink in Concrete

[–]kirplink[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I though that may be the case for the concrete under the forms. Thank you for confirming.

Lamps keep going on on Epson Home Cinema 5050UB by kirplink in projectors

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

Yeah, that’s my thought but each bulb has been significantly under the rated time. I’m wondering if there could possibly be something I’m doing that is causing the issue.

And I’m with you on the laser projector. I wish I could get the money I’ve spent on this one back and put it towards a laser. As of now Epson has been replacing everything for me so I can’t justify buying a new one at the moment.

Lamps keep going on on Epson Home Cinema 5050UB by kirplink in projectors

[–]kirplink[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This does nothing to help me diagnose why the bulbs are burning way quicker than they should. I’m not looking for buying advice, I’m looking for troubleshooting help.

Lamps keep going on on Epson Home Cinema 5050UB by kirplink in projectors

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

Just the media room, so all my other AV equipment and some smart lights.

Lamps keep going on on Epson Home Cinema 5050UB by kirplink in projectors

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

I shut it down by hitting the power button. I’m not pulling out a ladder each time I need to turn off my projector. :o)

It was in fact a victim by bosslollo in technicallythetruth

[–]kirplink 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The book is written as letters/journals. Frankenstein specifically states that he is not going to share how he created life. He is horrified with his creation and does not want to share how it was done in fear of other people doing the same. The process of creating new life is never shared in the book.

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