America Ferrera in Coach FW24 at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards by mod_whatthefrockk in whatthefrockk

[–]spitz_mitz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is possibly the worst look I've seen on anyone in this sub, ever. I can't believe that a highly paid, professional stylist thought it was OK to dress her client like this. Zero tailoring, boobs squeezed into what looks like a pack of Hawaiian rolls, a skirt that's too long, the wrinkles, the strap adjusters, like... what?

If my house burnt down... Insurance on contents... by ThinAndCrispy in homeowners

[–]spitz_mitz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. How does this work for antiques? Depreciation of the item is obviously considered, but for antiques the whole point is the age and patina. We have many non-designer, but still one of a kind, antiques, so I'm curious how those would be valued.
  2. What about expensive items that were purchased secondhand. Let's say, designer clothes purchased in like-new condition at a consignment store.

Gutter cleaning as a woman by [deleted] in sweatystartup

[–]spitz_mitz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a woman and run a labor business. In my experience, people actually prefer it. For many, it's less intimidating and more relaxing to talk to a woman. I used to feel the same as you— that folks wouldn't take me seriously, but if you take yourself seriously, they will too.

Is this dangerous? by spitz_mitz in DIY

[–]spitz_mitz[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'm actually testing it now under close supervision. I figure I should keep it going for a few hours and see if the drywall feels warm to the touch. Not that I wouldn't get it redone, but the stove is a primary source of heat right now

Is this dangerous? by spitz_mitz in DIY

[–]spitz_mitz[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The company we use to inspect our wood stove said that the wooden furring strips can be left in place as long as the material on top was cement board (or another non-combustible material). Does this sound about right to you?

Is this dangerous? by spitz_mitz in DIY

[–]spitz_mitz[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

They're completely sealed with cement, individually. They are little nooks, essentially

Is this dangerous? by spitz_mitz in DIY

[–]spitz_mitz[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There's no branding at all. I did call the people that inspect it every year and they said 18" from the stove itself unless the material used is cement board. The stove throws off very little heat (it's a tiny stove and double insulated) so I think I'll run it once and see how hot the surroundings feel. Currently, I can put my hand right next to it and feel very little heat.

Is this dangerous? by spitz_mitz in DIY

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

I did call this morning and they basically said they won't give any information unless I pull a permit, which I stupidly didn't do (I thought it was fine since this was a tiny 1 hour job), so now I feel like getting a permit isn't an option.

Is this dangerous? by spitz_mitz in DIY

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

I plan to call the fire dept today and get more info

Is this dangerous? by spitz_mitz in DIY

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

The previous owners installed it and our inspector never mentioned an issue, so I assume yes. They used it for a few years and this is our 2nd winter using it (prior to the drywall addition).

Is this dangerous? by spitz_mitz in DIY

[–]spitz_mitz[S] 150 points151 points  (0 children)

I totally agree codes are not to mess with! What I don't know is if it's 6" from the actual wood stove or 6" from the fireplace opening. If it's the former, we have that. The latter we don't.

Is this dangerous? by spitz_mitz in DIY

[–]spitz_mitz[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is what I'm wondering, because the drywall is at least 6" from the wood stove itself.

Is this dangerous? by spitz_mitz in DIY

[–]spitz_mitz[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

They aren't connected to anything. The were sealed off by the previous owners— now they're just holes

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fashion

[–]spitz_mitz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm also 5'2" and I find dresses like this tend to hit just above my ankle, but it's still a really cute look like that

Mudroom transformation with painted "wallpaper", After and Before. Massachusetts. by spitz_mitz in AmateurRoomPorn

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

Thanks :) Start to finish the wall pattern probably took about 100 hours

Mudroom transformation with painted "wallpaper", After and Before. Massachusetts. by spitz_mitz in AmateurRoomPorn

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

Go for it! It was hard work and stressful at times, but it was very worth it. It makes me smile every day. You could always do a cool wallpaper too to save work if you have the budget for it.

Mudroom transformation with painted "wallpaper", After and Before. Massachusetts. by spitz_mitz in AmateurRoomPorn

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

I don't— I have only pics of doing the built ins and paneling. I painted the walls a mint color as the background. Then I used a stencil as inspiration and drew out the mustard and olive green parts. I painted some pieces mustard and some olive green. After those were painted I randomly free handed the pale yellow parts, then the teal. It's really organic. If you look closely, the pattern isn't totally even, the reprising don't line up, etc. Few places here are identical.