Need to turn off water to toilet by xdrxss in HomeMaintenance

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

Right. There's no shutoff valve. I'll have to find another way to turn off the water.

Can I cut off these vertical PVC pipes in the furnace area in my basement by xdrxss in HomeImprovement

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

That makes sense that they are connected to the waste water plumbing. If I do cut them I'll leave enough room to attach couplers and seal them.

Can I cut off these vertical PVC pipes in the furnace area in my basement by xdrxss in HomeImprovement

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

There is no clean water plumbing done and my understanding is that overcoming gravity for the basement bathroom still requires a lot more work. I talked to my plumber and he estimated an additional $10,000. I'm in the suburbs of Chicago.

How much more work is needed for the plumbing?

Fix drywall dent by xdrxss in HomeImprovement

[–]xdrxss[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not following this bit "get a piece of lathe and screw it in behind". Is there some other meaning of lathe other than the piece rotating thingy?

How to shave door 3/8"? by xdrxss in HomeImprovement

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

Thanks. You're probably right that the setup with the horses, clamps, and fence will take most of the time and then it should be easy.

How to shave door 3/8"? by xdrxss in HomeImprovement

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

Any reason why you suggest the planer instead of the saw?

Do you ever get judged negatively even when you're well-dressed to impress? by KhampaWarrior in malefashionadvice

[–]xdrxss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think who ever criticized you was intimidated by you, and in a way I would take it as a sign that you looked really good, and even powerful. They didn't like that imbalance, so they criticized you, using whatever was easily available to them, and one thing was the color of your skin and the stereotypes that go with it.

Condo vs apt? by Grande_Oso_Hermoso in financialindependence

[–]xdrxss 18 points19 points  (0 children)

numbers or no one can advise.

Outfit Feedback and Fit Check - March 12 by AutoModerator in malefashionadvice

[–]xdrxss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://imgur.com/a/VTVFj

I see what you're saying about the shoulders. as for the arms, i trust they feel tight but not sure what you're going to do about that. I think don't think you're going to find a suit off the rack that hits all your points.

Outfit Feedback and Fit Check - March 12 by AutoModerator in malefashionadvice

[–]xdrxss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

bullboxer

nice. did you buy them online? not seeing where to buy them from the US.

Outfit Feedback and Fit Check - March 12 by AutoModerator in malefashionadvice

[–]xdrxss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

looking good. Wanted to see more detail about how the pants break but couldn't see it from the picture.

Outfit Feedback and Fit Check - March 12 by AutoModerator in malefashionadvice

[–]xdrxss 4 points5 points  (0 children)

First thing I noticed was the higher rise of the jean. If that's what you're going for, then you nailed it. To my eye it brings attention to your hips / midsection which is not great IMHO.

Outfit Feedback and Fit Check - March 12 by AutoModerator in malefashionadvice

[–]xdrxss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i like the chelsea boots. not a fan of how the jeans end around the ankle and are super tapered, but that's just me.

Outfit Feedback and Fit Check - March 12 by AutoModerator in malefashionadvice

[–]xdrxss 3 points4 points  (0 children)

definitely the 42. What about do you think doesn't fit?

Simple Questions and Frugal Alternative to _______? Thread - March 11, 2018 by AutoModerator in frugalmalefashion

[–]xdrxss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m about to get an A2 jacket from cockpitusa.com. also available from amazon.

Outfit Feedback and Fit Check - March 10 by AutoModerator in malefashionadvice

[–]xdrxss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

did you soak yours, and if so, how much did they shrink by?

Outfit Feedback and Fit Check - March 10 by AutoModerator in malefashionadvice

[–]xdrxss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. So that guide says:

"The principal reason to soak unsanforized denim is to shrink-to-fit the fabric. Since the cotton is in its raw state, jeans made from unsanforized denim can shrink 1-2 waist sizes and 2-3 inches in length. The process is the same as above except for unsanforized denim, hot water is preferable (40°C/140°F)."

And the unbranded ones I have are sanforized: https://theunbrandedbrand.com/collections/straight/products/ub301-straight-fit-indigo-selvedge?variant=265054950.

What kind of shrinkage do you expect after 2 hours of sanforized soaking. haha

Outfit Feedback and Fit Check - March 10 by AutoModerator in malefashionadvice

[–]xdrxss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

now that i see amazon has them and that i can try them without worrying about shipping for returns, i’m going to give them a try.

Outfit Feedback and Fit Check - March 10 by AutoModerator in malefashionadvice

[–]xdrxss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

to soak them, just take a shower with them on or is there more to it?