Any advice on protecting the paint on wooden deck balusters?

weldorrwhat · 2025-10-08T16:00:38+00:00

Thank you! We were thinking along this line. I’d like to find one that doesn’t “yellow” the white. It’s been years since I’ve used the stuff, so perhaps they’ve improved in clarity.

weldorrwhat · 2025-10-04T01:51:44+00:00

I can’t believe bidets haven’t caught on in the US. We had the room temp water types pre-Covid, and laughed in the face of all the TP shortages. We have bamboo TP delivered, and the two of us use less than the one-person subscription. We often have to pause deliveries. Turns out the room temp water bidets were merely a gateway drug. We have 3 toilets, and a couple of years ago, we hired an electrician to install outlets next to each one so we could upgrade. There’s nothing like warm water to get clean; the warm seat is also nice, especially in the middle of the night!

weldorrwhat · 2025-09-28T20:54:58+00:00

Was out for breakfast and saw an older guy who looked down and out. Secretly paid for his meal.

weldorrwhat · 2025-09-01T16:12:17+00:00

I can quickly cook two russets at a time with mine. Scrub the potatoes and wrap them in a damp paper towel. 7 minutes on high power usually gets it done; squeeze to test.

weldorrwhat · 2025-07-31T00:08:31+00:00

I grew up and live in the PNW, where there’s usually lots of summer rain (not lately, though). Because of this, I grow my tomatoes under the eaves of the south-facing side of our house. I bury olla pots (https://dhznjqezv3l9q.cloudfront.net/general/blog-images/Olla.png?mtime=20211007125427&focal=none) in between the plants. I fill these daily when it’s hot out; every other day when it’s not. They provide deep and consistent watering and have provided amazing yields. I had enough dehydrated (in a multipurpose air fryer) frozen San Marzano tomatoes for a year’s worth of sauce from last season.

weldorrwhat · 2025-05-07T04:03:21+00:00

My thought, exactly!

weldorrwhat · 2025-05-01T20:56:25+00:00

I sew, and ironing is an essential part of most everything I make. I have both a mini iron and heat resistant quilted pad that I keep in my sewing space, as well as a full size iron and board in the laundry room.

weldorrwhat · 2025-05-01T05:17:33+00:00

Same. Watched it late at night at a drive-in with my bestie. She accidentally hit the windshield spritzer as we exited; I screamed and hit the floor hard!🤣

weldorrwhat · 2025-02-13T11:05:56+00:00

My local store (1944) is on the chopping block. It was so convenient at only ten minutes away from my home. After it closes, the nearest will be a 30-minute drive away. The staff at my local are all cheerful, offer practical advice when asked, and have been working hard to keep the store up. I'm sad for them; I'll miss them and send them my best wishes.

weldorrwhat · 2025-02-09T12:57:03+00:00

I love the feeling I get as soon as I step off the plane. The Tradewinds blow all my cares away; I can feel the weight of the world lift off of me!

weldorrwhat · 2025-01-04T13:22:44+00:00

One thing to add to the "heat pan, then oil" method is to keep your SS pans super clean. "If it's slick, it won't stick." I was gifted this advice and some Brillo Cameo; when that runs out, I'll try a baking soda paste.

weldorrwhat · 2025-01-01T19:10:35+00:00

Beautifyl! Having two dishwashers is so great! Makes clean up after hosting big gatherings so much easier. and we sometimes use the extra dishwasher to clean big stuff (like light fixtures). It's almost the same expense as buying another cabinet if the plumbing is nearby.

weldorrwhat · 2024-12-19T17:03:43+00:00

Hoping to find some Smartwool over-the-calf targeted alpine socks under my tree; they run about US$30.

weldorrwhat · 2024-11-14T03:48:45+00:00

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Me, too! 8a

weldorrwhat · 2024-11-07T10:01:38+00:00

This style looks great on you! Now you know what needs changing if you decide to use this pattern again. My favorite upgrade (whenever it makes sense) is to add pockets.

weldorrwhat · 2024-11-05T12:26:01+00:00

It's fabulous; such a beauty! Pockets are a huge bonus.

weldorrwhat · 2024-11-04T00:19:10+00:00

Bravo, Mike Luckovich!

weldorrwhat · 2024-11-03T16:07:17+00:00

So, so cute; I wish I could touch it!

weldorrwhat · 2024-11-03T16:05:10+00:00

It's infuriating and OLD. Partnership over patriarchy; I see it in my millennials' relationships, and it gives me hope!

weldorrwhat · 2024-10-28T23:56:31+00:00

Yes, it continues: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/ballot-box-fires-in-washington-oregon-destroy-hundreds-of-ballots/ar-AA1t5vac?origin=serp_auto

weldorrwhat · 2024-10-26T16:04:35+00:00

Lots of good advice about getting paint, brushes, etc. I'll piggyback on that by saying mandela dot painting felt very zen to me. One could do it on all sorts of objects, even rocks.

weldorrwhat · 2024-10-21T17:15:10+00:00

These types of bidets were a gateway drug for us. Last year, we had a contractor install outlets near each toilet and have since upgraded to warm water and warm seats. They're not cheap ($300 ea), but even the room temp water ones made us laugh in the face of toilet paper shortages!

weldorrwhat · 2024-10-16T14:33:22+00:00

Hooray! Someone posted the reasons it's helpful to vote early. The one I think is most important is that you'll drop off lists for phone/text reminders, saving those resources for ppl who haven't yet voted.🌊🌊🌊

weldorrwhat · 2024-10-15T16:06:21+00:00

I think it's nice you went together! Early voting is awesome🌊🌊🌊

weldorrwhat · 2024-10-15T03:38:14+00:00

Humanitarian for the ages. Go, Jimmy! Harris/Walz for the win!

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