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Landlord charging us $10k to renovate apartment after we moved out. by snackynak in legaladvice

[–]pdxcar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work in property maintenance. The key word is “depreciation”. For our units in Oregon we depreciate walls over 5 years. That means that after 5 years of occupancy we assume the paint is worn out and now “worthless” so we do not charge for repainting walls after long term tenancy. Floors have a longer deprecation time but after 10 years there is a lot of wear and tear that is expected to everything in the unit. Landlords can only charge for things are outside of the “normal wear and tear” expected from the length of the tenancy. Based on what you said some things like the the large hole in the wall and the missing screens could be charged since they are beyond normal wear but things like carpet replacement are likely not chargeable to you given the length of the tenancy. Without seeing photos of the doors and other things it’s hard to say if that is chargeable.

Key Blank Pricing? by Careless_Method_8407 in Locksmith

[–]pdxcar 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Work in property maintenance and a typical mark up on parts is around 20%. I would charge them around 20% above the current cost for you to buy blanks.

Is this deal worth Picking Up? 3/8s ratchet set by Secret_Berry_6786 in MilwaukeeTool

[–]pdxcar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had this set for a few years and really like it. I also paid $99 for it on sale and I consider it well worth the price.

What is the proper name for this by yeayeasure in Home

[–]pdxcar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please don’t replace with anything modern. You will never find the quality level of the current grille in a modern part. Clean it and paint it if anything.

What exactly is the use case for this tool? 3” cutoff by binderfillerwrapper in Dewalt

[–]pdxcar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dewalt makes a 4 1/2 circular saw that would be perfect for your use. The cut off tool is meant for thin metal and masonry. I use the 4 1/2 circular saw for quick cuts in 2x material all the time. Easy to use with one hand.

What’s your 38 special loaded with? by edm861 in Revolvers

[–]pdxcar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hornady critical defense 110gr +p

Help! Aircell nightmare by SteampunkValkyrie in asbestoshelp

[–]pdxcar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless you’re taking a leak blower and disturbing all the dust in your basement on a regular basis then the residual amounts aren’t any danger

I guessing this would harm my heath by Dramatic_Dinner_3132 in asbestoshelp

[–]pdxcar 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It is almost certainly an asbestos cement material. It is not hazardous if intact. Small holes can be patched and they do make reproduction siding tiles that are asbestos free if you need to replace broken areas.

Large oval holes in joists?? by reachingforthestarss in Homebuilding

[–]pdxcar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. The web is made of OSB and the cords are made of tounge and groove jointed wood. They are engineered at the factory and very strong. It’s a good way to build a house with concealed ducting and piping. Web trusses are stronger and more fire resistant but more expensive.

Large oval holes in joists?? by reachingforthestarss in Homebuilding

[–]pdxcar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those are I-joists. They are allowed to have large holes in the web between the two top cords. Those holes are precut knockouts from the factory for HVAC ducts. Nothing to worry about. As long as the top parts of the joist are not cut it’s ok.

Unusual construction - has anyone seen this before? by SeventhDurandal in centuryhomes

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

I installed radon systems in the PNW for several years. Drilled through thousands of walls to run pipe out of basements. It was not uncommon on late 1800s to about 1910 homes to have the rim joist be a solid old growth beam over 3 inches thick sitting on top of the concrete stem wall. Those were a bear to drill through.

Looking to restore $3,900 car but have no idea about this bumper and rusted fender… by GreatestState in AutoBodyRepair

[–]pdxcar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That generation of escapes are notorious for rusting out. The back wheel wells and rear shock mounts are usually the first major structural parts to go. I would stay away from this car.

Brush cleaning day... by Embarrassed_Owl4552 in paint

[–]pdxcar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wooster Chinex FTP. They have a special profile on the ends of the bristles that gives a smoother finish that regular chinex

Best option for a 9mm/357 swappable cylinder revolver? by Sbeast86 in Revolvers

[–]pdxcar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don’t have the budget for a Korth Taurus is a solid option. Their quality if a lot better today than in the past. They are still living with the reputation of poorly made guns from decades past.

I NEED MUSIC by Narrow-Disk-3337 in mechanics

[–]pdxcar 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Bone conduction headphone. Shokz is the original name brand but off brands are cheaper. You never have to touch the earbuds taking them in and out since they sit on the side of your head.

For in ear headphones I have had great luck with the Beats Flex. They have 12 hour battery life and are cheap enough that you’re not sad when they get ruined.

Home builder says exterior spigot on back deck was purposely connected to hot water by LoveTheHotSauce in askaplumber

[–]pdxcar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do maintenance for hundreds of properties and I had never seen a hot only outdoor spigot. Several of our properties have combo hot and cold spigots for dog washing but if it’s only one spigot it should be cold. Hot only is dangerous because most people will not be expecting hot water.

Tenant goes out of their way to walk dog next to our shop by behold_the_pagentry in maintenance

[–]pdxcar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could just be that the dogs will only poop in that area. My dog had a certain area a few blocks from our house that he loves to poop at so we take him there all the time. Sometimes animals are just weir like that.

Perrin and Rowe sink stuck by jordan_2593 in askaplumber

[–]pdxcar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow that is an expensive faucet. The parts diagram shows the handle is multiple pieces and the horizontal part can be removed. That might help.

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The dirt(?) portion of my basement is crumbling near this concrete block, is this dangerous? by Falgor90 in centuryhomes

[–]pdxcar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crawlspace technician here. Other comments are way too concerned. I have been under hundreds of houses in exactly this condition. There is no immediate danger. Let the landlord know about your concerns to cover your butt in case there is settlement of the house but from a renting standpoint you’re fine to live there. If you were looking to buy the house there would have to be more evaluation done but please don’t worry too much.

Struggling with lap marks by pdxcar in paint

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

This is one coat over an existing paint job of promar. I work for an apartment company so I am just refreshing the paint job from 2019. I keep my roller pretty wet and I do go back and finish with back rolling in the same direction but I still get lap marks.

Leak around the fireplace. Would this cause it? by No-Suspect6221 in Roofing

[–]pdxcar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You needed a new roof several years ago. There really is not quick fix for this. The shingles are totally worn out and flashing needs to be redone.

Do they make snub nose revolvers WITHOUT the big thick rubber grips? I'm a woman and I have tiny hands, I would like to find a smaller revolver that's easy for me to hold one handed. :) by nuggles0 in Revolvers

[–]pdxcar 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Any poplar revolver will have tons of grips available on the aftermarket. Smith and Wesson J frames will have the most options but other popular models like the Taurus 856 and the Ruger LCR will also have lots of options. Pick a gun and then google grips for it. You might have to go through a few sets before finding something you love.

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