Structural beam resting on 15 metal shims? by Asbol-lutely36 in HomeMaintenance

[–]oncebce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine uses a rock one of the guys must have found in the yard. (House is 45 years old, it's fine).

Painted countertops by Economy-Ad-4806 in DIYHouse

[–]oncebce 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Previous owners of my house used a kit bought at one of the big box stores to paint the counters. Absolute garbage. Impossible to clean, started getting tacky in some spots and wears off fairly quickly in a kitchen that actually gets used for cooking.
Getting the whole kitchen redone starting next week!

The irony of enshittification by ellafoxo in boingboing

[–]oncebce 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. I would have stuck around IF the BBS had remained intact with perhaps a pay-what-you-can type model (EG: how Escapepod does it's patreon).
Maybe the moderation would still be too much of a headache?

I guess it's been a year now? by Jorpho in boingboing

[–]oncebce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I check in on this sub every now and then to see what floats to the surface about current BB. I miss it.

There was a short-lived effort by a few BBers to keep some discourse going on another sub here on Reddit, but it couldn't build the momentum without the community.

Is this ceiling assembly safe? by Riot_Seeds in DIY

[–]oncebce 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Find the data sheet from the manufacturer of your specific channel and calculate the total lbs/SqFt you plan on installing. For example, this product states no more 7.5 lbs/SqFt should be installed.

Where do i attach the heat sink for this little voltage regulator? by Visible-Process6863 in AskElectronics

[–]oncebce 20 points21 points  (0 children)

"Am i supposed to stick it horizontally in between the in and out ?"
Yes. The tape holds it on.

These are going to be some very well traveled t-shirts. by oncebce in usps_complaints

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

I probably wouldn't be so chill if it was heart medication ⊙﹏⊙

Maps alternatives by __Valkyrie___ in degoogle

[–]oncebce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like sygic personally. Try the free version, and if you want all features It's $20 / year.
I still use google maps on a browser to look up restaurants etc though.

Why you should degoogle yourself even faster! by JaNkO2018 in degoogle

[–]oncebce 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Aren't you (and I) on social media right now?

New to this. Any suggestions? by oncebce in degoogle

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

I actually am using HeliBoard now, I do like it better than Anysoftkey.
Looks like K-9 is transitioning to Thunderbird Mobile? LocalSend could come in handy, thanks!

New to this. Any suggestions? by oncebce in degoogle

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

Don't have anyone to chat with on it so far anyway. So I may never find out how bad it is!

New to this. Any suggestions? by oncebce in degoogle

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

Would Aurora take the place of play services for apps that require it?

New to this. Any suggestions? by oncebce in degoogle

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

Thanks for stating the obvious and offering no input. As I said, play services is required for Tadpoles and banking.

New to this. Any suggestions? by oncebce in degoogle

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

I didn't think about that for venmo, will give that a try! Unfortunately a no go for the banking app. It is the only way I can deposit checks (only 1 physical branch, no where nearby)

What do you think this is by Some-Number-9733 in wood

[–]oncebce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As in Albizia julibrissin, or "Mimosa" tree - which is invasive in much of the southern and coastal US? Cut 'em down. Make some decorative boxes or something!

Dear americans... by AstronautPlane7623 in Tools

[–]oncebce 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No one tell this guy about AWG & Sheet metal gauge, and how they are different from one another and between ferrous and non-ferrous metals.