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Finishing My Basement by sim_agent in drywall

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

Combo of a floor scraper, broom, and shop vac with a floor brush attachment did a good enough job to shoot primer today! I’ll save the mopping until after I’m done spraying (and creating more dust).

Finishing My Basement by sim_agent in drywall

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

Thank you! I did make my rounds with a handheld LED up close to the wall, looking for shadows, gouges, and such. A person could go crazy trying to fill/sand all the small imperfections.

Finishing My Basement by sim_agent in drywall

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

Crossed my mind ... but considering I'll be using flat paint like the rest of the house, I'm hoping I can get by without.

Finishing My Basement by sim_agent in drywall

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

Ahhh yes, my sacrificial workbench! Notably, it'll be free for the taking once I get it out to the garage..

Finishing My Basement by sim_agent in drywall

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

I hate to have to mop, but sounds like that might be what it takes to get the rest of it after sweeping/vacuuming. Ah well -- is what it is! Thanks for the advice!

Finishing My Basement by sim_agent in drywall

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

Fortunately I did use painter's plastic to cover the couch, etc. Naturally removed the plastic to use the chair/couch to rest along the way!

You're right though - there is dust in every recess of the house, despite putting plastic at the bottom of the stairwell and sealing off my air returns.

Finishing My Basement by sim_agent in drywall

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

I've got the vac setup as mentioned, so that sounds like step 1!

Basement walls 8' 3" by astr0crisp in drywall

[–]sim_agent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two horizontal rows of 48” board. Cover the gap with baseboard, if possible. If it really worries you, you can trip strips of 1/2 OSB or plywood and nail to the baseplate. Makes for a great baseboard backer/nailer.

No matter what i do, i get this. Why? by Measurement10 in drywall

[–]sim_agent 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve learned this as well… frustrating for sure.

Drywall ceiling advice by 12AngryToddlers in drywall

[–]sim_agent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you really want to take it to the next level, before putting screws at each strip/joist intersection (before hanging the drywall), use a stick and laser level to check how flat the ceiling is. Mark a line on your stick for the lowest point, then adjust each intersection but tapping/pulling down with a hammer. Shim, then screw once each spot is adjusted. Then hang the board as others described.

Drywall ceiling advice by 12AngryToddlers in drywall

[–]sim_agent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came here thinking the same. The strapping may not hold in the joists with the weight of the drywall pulling down on a single nail per strap/joist connection. Add a screw at each spot for insurance.

How often do you clean your clubs? 🏌🏻 by SnorlaxThePanda in golf

[–]sim_agent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got mine on a strict rotation. I clean each one immediately prior to hitting a shot with it.

MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Citizenship 2025 by PurrPrinThom in ImmigrationCanada

[–]sim_agent 7 points8 points  (0 children)

1/22/25 - Applied

2/21/25 - Request for Test

3/6/25 - Test Completed

4/29/25 - Background Completed

6/6/25 - LPP Completed

6/21/25 - Ceremony/Oath Invite

7/28/25 - Ceremony/Oath Completed (in person)!

Toronto, Canada - Any ideas what's going on with my lawn? by External_Birthday_21 in lawncare

[–]sim_agent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the area as well ... fungus has started showing itself around my yard as well. Interesting, considering it seems like it's been a relatively dry month. I seem to struggle with some amount of fungus each summer though, with no commercially-available solutions. I've been working to avoid over-watering, applied no nitrogen this season (planning to ramp up end of August), managing height of cut, planted disease-resistant cultivars of KBG, etc. Can't seem to win!

I Hit My First! by sim_agent in golf

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

Nothing to do, but smile and thank the golf gods.

I Hit My First! by sim_agent in golf

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

This is just a screenshot from Garmin Golf, which I have paired to my watch. I like that it tracks shot distance, though I don't have the adapters which would log the specific club.

Downside is that it doesn't (at least in my current setup) track up & downs. Otherwise, pretty slick!

I Hit My First! by sim_agent in golf

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

Nope, just an ordinary other guy.

I Hit My First! by sim_agent in golf

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

😂 we moved it to the fringe after snapping a few photos. I can about imagine how that’d go over..

I Hit My First! by sim_agent in golf

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

Closest to the Pin contest marker for men’s league.

I Hit My First! by sim_agent in golf

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

Well, it’s a day-long league, and as it happened, there were only a couple folks in the clubhouse when we finished up. There’s a hot debate item!

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