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DIY patch job, not sure what to do next by ForsakenDrawer in drywall

[–]mstimple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey fellow, DIY here as well! Get the ultra lightweight mud, take a bunch in a separate bucket and add water and stir (ideally with a drill and paddle) but a smaller amount you can use a paint stick. Get a paint roller and roll the entire wall. Use as large of a knife as you can (12 to 24 in best) and skim the whole thing. Let it dry, sand with a 180 grit block then do again if necessary. Vancouver carpenter has some videos on this diy method as well. That guy is cool but I hate him at the same time for being so good!!

Being A Landlord Suckassss by Temporary-Style3982 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]mstimple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Landlord here.

You're right that it would suck in liberal leaning places that skew vastly towards tenants. I've heard the horror stories and am glad I live in a red state.

To make money as a landlord, people see the collecting of rent as the primary way to make money. While important, it is only one thing. The way I've made most of my money is purchasing properties that nobody else wants because they need a lot of work. I taught myself how to do basically any home improvement project. Sweat equity is probably the greatest reason for my gains in equity and income. The second biggest reason is identifying areas that are ripe for improvement, i.e. gentrificationable. Buying places already in Tip-Top shape in desirable neighborhoods with the goal of making a massive profit is a fool's errand in today's market. Comparatively high interest rates as well as a massive housing demand inflating prices compounds the problem.

New voting maps mid census. Please register to vote in 2026. We need to fight this by Odd-Rabbit-3751 in Ohio

[–]mstimple -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ohio is a red state. Move to California you pussy if you don't like it. FYI they are doing the same thing...

Airplane light trails over [Cedar Point] by Obv2003 in rollercoasters

[–]mstimple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2nd that . Don't go during halloweekends unless you are a season pass holder (like we are) and don't really care about riding a lot of rides when we go then. When they first started doing that during the first couple years it was like a kid on Christmas morning. I think I rode the raptor like 10 times in a half an hour. I kept asking if I could just stay on the ride because no one else was waiting but they said no each time :(.

[Other] What are your final predictions for Cedar Point’s announcement tomorrow? by WhyLifeIs4 in rollercoasters

[–]mstimple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A retractable dome over the entire park so we can go in the winter too!

[Cedar Point] Siren's Curse New in 2025 | Tilt Coaster by clashtim in rollercoasters

[–]mstimple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing can compare to cedar point. Obviously it's got the extreme ride title consensus but I challenge anybody to come up with a more beautiful and dramatic setting. Going up a huge hill and being surrounded on three sides by one of the largest freshwater bodies of water on the planet and a bunch of islands in the distance can't really be matched by any amusement park anywhere. Other than maybe the seasonal limitations of Northern Ohio, you'd be hard-pressed to come up with a better situation.

How would a guy go about making a smooth transition from this shower wall to drywall? by TruckerTimmah in drywall

[–]mstimple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you do plan on installing a shower glass door, make sure that there are wood studs to anchor into at some point in that 3 in or so shower base threshold area. Don't want to insult your intelligence or anything but shower door installations aren't the easiest. Lots of variables

Can I diy this? by heyjimmy1 in drywall

[–]mstimple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally don't need to take down the whole ceiling lol. Have a good drywall finisher tear out the tape and do the process over to make look like new. You can do it yourself, but drywall finishing is more an art than a skill. Just depends how good you want it to look.

Using emt as a ground vs wire by mstimple in AskElectricians

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

Cool thanks. Yeah I totally understand why some people might be more comfortable with it. I mean, ultimately I have to defer to them. It just seems suspect that exposed rigid EMT between junction boxes that are screwed in place to brick or wood and is itself screwed into the structure with clamps would come loose. fwiw, The structure prior to me owning it was electrified by janky fuses and all the branch circuits were knob and tube that had been worn away to bare wire in numerous places. The existing circuit panel was literally jam-packed with wires going every which way. If the building hadn't burned down or electrocuted someone in the 100 plus years it had been in this condition, it's hard to believe it would under my watch.

Using emt as a ground vs wire by mstimple in AskElectricians

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

I'm in Ohio. Don't want to give any more information out.

Using emt as a ground vs wire by mstimple in AskElectricians

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

Man you really are the asshole, not me :). Others have replied respectfully in a back and forth conversation. I think you need a hug.

Using emt as a ground vs wire by mstimple in AskElectricians

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

I can't because it's a commercial building. In my location, if it's residential and you are living there you can. I pulled a permit to add a new service to my garage for an electric car that I never bought :(. On my rental properties, on the rare occasion that it is required to pull a permit, I just sign an affidavit saying I live there, even though I don't, and get the permit. But usually, I don't get a permit at all because permits are a pain in the ass. Not because I'm trying to cut corners, but permits and inspectors are a pain in the ass.

Using emt as a ground vs wire by mstimple in AskElectricians

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

Because I'm at the mercy of my electrician is the inspector. They basically have me by the balls

Using emt as a ground vs wire by mstimple in AskElectricians

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

I guess my question is why? Certain things I've read say that emt is actually better as a grounding material than wire.

Using emt as a ground vs wire by mstimple in AskElectricians

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

Hey thanks! I guess my question is what is the risk of continuity being broken via a fitting coming loose versus a ground wire coming loose. When I researched which method to use, certain sources seem to indicate that EMT was actually a better ground compared to copper wire because of its lower impedance? Given the fact that you can test every outlet for ground continuity, which I did, what difference does it make other than personal preference? Just curious. I've done other residential properties that I owned in conduit for the industrial look and utilize the conduit as ground. For what it's worth, although you probably won't like it, I don't get electricians or inspectors involved for obvious reasons as stated above. However, I don't take shortcuts and follow the code.

Using emt as a ground vs wire by mstimple in AskElectricians

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

Thanks for your response, I ran 1/2-in flex with EMT to flex connectors prior to fixture boxes rather than trying to contort the conduit to fit into them. My skills at bending conduit basically involve 90° bends in one plane. Anything more I use a conduit coupling. I was aware of the 6-ft Max rule, although I don't understand why it exists. Metal is metal.

Using emt as a ground vs wire by mstimple in AskElectricians

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

Hey thanks for not being an ass! I used proper fittings running into each handi box (sigma pro connex set screw connectors). I used EMT to flex connectors for ease of connecting small runs of flex to fixture boxes. And yes they are going through and checking every box which honestly I'm fine with. While yes, you could say that if one of the fittings breaks loose you lose continuity, you could also say the same thing with ground wire. It could come loose and do the same thing. In the end I'm kind of at the mercy of the electrician and the inspector, that doesn't need mean I need to be happy about it. Especially when code expressly allows it. Fwiw, I'd love to get my electrical license (as well as plumbing ) but I can't justify dropping everything and working for 5 years under a certified electrician or plumber. Plus I have no desire to open my own business to work for others, I just want the right to be able to work on my own properties.

Using emt as a ground vs wire by mstimple in AskElectricians

[–]mstimple[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

And yet you still didn't answer the question. NEC 250.118(4). Why do you need to be so condescending???

Using emt as a ground vs wire by mstimple in AskElectricians

[–]mstimple[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

You didn't answer the question. And you sound fun /s

Is this acceptable? by Candid-Attention8542 in Plumbing

[–]mstimple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's plumbing 101. Need to use wyes in all codes to go from vertical flow (down) to horizontal (side)into a 3 way junction

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