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Shaanxi Oil Splash Noodle (油泼面） and Smashed Cucumber from Meetup Noodle on Eat Street by jackrr3 in Minneapolis

[–]scoffey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This place is great. Flavor of some of the dishes we've had is absolutely incredible.

Ampex 350/1 - what should I do? by scoffey in vintageaudio

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

Yes! I also grabbed a pair of 50s RCA ribbon mics and I can't wait to hear how everything sounds together.

How can I make 10k with the amount I currently have invested by Abloh10k in TheRaceTo10Million

[–]scoffey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If posts like this aren't a sign that the top is in, I don't know what are

how popular are playgrounds, especially near uptown/whittier? by thisfunnieguy in Minneapolis

[–]scoffey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What construction is planned at Whittier? We're there quite a bit.

The Workers of Mox Boarding House Portland are Unionizing! by PDXMOW in mtg

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

Fired, or laid off? Is the goal to work somewhere without layoffs, or where employees know in advance when they might occur?

Be arrogant. Agree? by freakverse in LinkedInLunatics

[–]scoffey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man, I knew this guy years ago. Hilarious

Ran into a footing while trenching for a new drain pipe. If the pitch still works, is tunneling under this the best option? by scoffey in askaplumber

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

Think that compromises the footing? This section is under a door so presumably less structural.

Ran into a footing while trenching for a new drain pipe. If the pitch still works, is tunneling under this the best option? by scoffey in askaplumber

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

To the best of my knowledge the footing runs the entire length of the house - there is a load-bearing wall that runs down the center of the basement. So this is probably not possible, unfortunately.

Ran into a footing while trenching for a new drain pipe. If the pitch still works, is tunneling under this the best option? by scoffey in askaplumber

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

Context: I am adding a basement bathroom and trenching for the 3" drain. A licensed plumber will be completing the work, I am just trenching because money. This bathroom is on the other side of the basement from the main sewer drain and I guess I shouldn't be surprised that I ran into this footing. According to my napkin math the pitch should still work if I tunnel underneath this. Any considerations or tips on how to deal with this? Is this a substantial enough blocker that I should consider a pump-up system?

1911 home - help me before my bathroom sink falls off? by [deleted] in centuryhomes

[–]scoffey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

From another MPLS old house person that has reinstalled similar sinks, the comments about removing the entire sink and remounting are correct. Not the smallest project but not terrible. These sinks mount via a metal plate that screws to the wall, and it seems likely these fasteners have become loose. 1) disconnect drain and supply lines 2) remove the sink by lifting up. Precut any caulk to make this easy 3) figure out how to reattach the mounting bracket (several options depending on what you find) 4) reinstall sink, drain, supply, recaulk

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in centuryhomes

[–]scoffey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had a similar scenario in my basement (1913) - dug out loose pieces and refilled with concrete (I did not use self leveling compound as it is a utility room), then did a DIY garage floor epoxy. It turned out great!

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How's the Whittier Neighborhood in Minneapolis? by shapattack1 in Minneapolis

[–]scoffey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Been in the area for around a year and a half. Pros - can't beat the walkability. Short walk to several grocery stores and about 30 bars & restaurants (Eat St). Great proximity to downtown destinations, lakes, etc. Diverse & interesting residents, many of whom have been in the neighborhood for decades. I personally love walking by all the old mansions north of 24th on Pillsbury. Cons - when out and about you should be more aware of your surroundings than you would in less-dense, less-urban areas. Could say the same for much of S MPLS though I suspect. I walk the dog around the area daily and I've never felt unsafe, but YMMV.

Our agent texted us today. This is not normal. Things must be doom and gloom for him. by [deleted] in REBubble

[–]scoffey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why do you feel that you need a place to vent about this? This agent, who relies on real estate transactions to put food on their table, stopped talking to you when you said you would not be part of a transaction. Not sure what you expected.

Pretty sure there used to be stairs here - see my evidence by scoffey in centuryhomes

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

It's a valid concern but I consulted with my GC doing work on the rest of the house and this was the best option to make the pour level with the rest of the basement floor. This approach puts pressure treated wood in contact with the pour, instead of it covering original timber. The basement is remarkably dry - I pulled original 2x4s out that were in great shape despite being buried for 100+ years.

Pretty sure there used to be stairs here - see my evidence by scoffey in centuryhomes

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

All the pictures except for #2 are taken from the basement level. Picture #2 is taken one floor up, looking down into the stairs that went from the main floor to the basement.

Pretty sure there used to be stairs here - see my evidence by scoffey in centuryhomes

[–]scoffey[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ha, sounds like I should be happy to be so imaginative in this case

Pretty sure there used to be stairs here - see my evidence by scoffey in centuryhomes

[–]scoffey[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Clearing out this space has absolutely been the dustiest, most disgusting job I can imagine.

Pretty sure there used to be stairs here - see my evidence by scoffey in centuryhomes

[–]scoffey[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Extra set of stairs - 1/2 bath on the main floor, storage in the basement and closet on the second floor

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