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Helgafjell4Me t1_j1xxvta wrote
Reply to [Question] will DIY popcorn ceiling removal tactics work as well on daybed in plaster? by kharmatika
That's just joint compound someone stamped on the ceiling and failed to knock it down like they're supposed to. Normally you stamp it, let it dry for a short time, then come back and knock it down with light pressure using a circular motion to blend the texture a bit and make it look good.
I had a room in my basement like this. I used my 10" mud knife to just scrape across it and flatten all the really pointy parts off so it was close to how texture is supposed to look. Then I used a wet rag to soften the edges, let it dry and then repainted it and it looked a lot better.
SirArlo t1_j1xxfve wrote
Very very dope
purpleushi t1_j1xx7yx wrote
Reply to comment by crazikyle in I created and installed a custom starlight headliner in my car by crazikyle
What color Xterra 👀
BadBoiBill t1_j1xx5xs wrote
Reply to comment by bimbolimbotimbo in I created and installed a custom starlight headliner in my car by crazikyle
A lot of vehicles have that now.
Pihkal1987 t1_j1xwqnm wrote
Reply to comment by Homebridge in Totally locked garbage disposal by Homebridge
The Allen wrench at the bottom is a plumbers hack lol. Does it hum when you’re trying it? It’s pulling power but jammed. Don’t stick your hand and pliers in the blades please lol. Use an Allen wrench to turn the unit manually from the bottom.
Foraxenathog t1_j1xw75p wrote
Reply to Any solution for hard water? by doge_vader
Stop putting it in the freezer.
netherfountain t1_j1xvdoa wrote
Reply to 1st time putting up curtain brackets by Shakiibird
I always just put a strip of 1x4 above the window trim, paint it the same color as the wall and screw it into known studs then I screw my curtain brackets anywhere into the 1x4. Never fails. Drywall anchors always eventually start pulling away. Might be 6 months or 10 years but they will always fail.
EntasaurusWrecked t1_j1xvdcn wrote
Reply to comment by Big-Spend-2915 in [Question] will DIY popcorn ceiling removal tactics work as well on daybed in plaster? by kharmatika
You don’t know that, and I’m currently acquainted with someone with mesothelioma, so I urge caution
Averen t1_j1xvd1x wrote
Reply to Totally locked garbage disposal by Homebridge
Being sure the power is off either reach in with some kind of pliers and turn it back a quarter then or see what allen wrench it takes on bottom (if it has it)
bimbolimbotimbo t1_j1xv5d2 wrote
Reply to comment by BadBoiBill in I created and installed a custom starlight headliner in my car by crazikyle
Lmao this is a such an attempt at a humble brag it’s just sad.
Katzeye t1_j1xuyw3 wrote
Reply to comment by manBEARpig03 in Totally locked garbage disposal by Homebridge
This is the correct answer.
upstairsjulie t1_j1xuvzn wrote
Reply to comment by AntelopeRecent7578 in Totally locked garbage disposal by Homebridge
Agree. The key is to use the soft wood to get the blade moving. It’ll only move in one direction. If you can’t get it moving, disposals aren’t too hard to replace yourself.
Frosty-Start-4559 t1_j1xuhea wrote
Reply to comment by Yummy-Beetle-Juice in Toilet water supply valve.. by DappleDoxies
Agree, I had assumed the fill valve had been ruled out already.
JonJackjon t1_j1xu7nz wrote
If you want to get more input into Smart devices I suggest the Hubitat Forum.
Big-Spend-2915 t1_j1xtrgy wrote
Reply to [Question] will DIY popcorn ceiling removal tactics work as well on daybed in plaster? by kharmatika
You can scrape it some, but it won't all come off nice. You will still have to sand.
manBEARpig03 t1_j1xtocb wrote
Reply to Totally locked garbage disposal by Homebridge
There is an Allen wrench hole on the bottom you can turn to unlock it.
Big-Spend-2915 t1_j1xtm13 wrote
Reply to comment by EntasaurusWrecked in [Question] will DIY popcorn ceiling removal tactics work as well on daybed in plaster? by kharmatika
It's just drywall mud.
crazikyle OP t1_j1xtjo8 wrote
Reply to comment by rootsismighty in I created and installed a custom starlight headliner in my car by crazikyle
2004 Xterra. If you got a thin, cheap fabric the lights should not have any problem shining through. They are surprisingly bright.
INoahABC t1_j1xtifm wrote
Reply to Any solution for hard water? by doge_vader
Water softener is a must if you live in hard water areas. You can look up your towns water hardness index with a quick Google search. A water softener is what you are looking for, and if you know basic plumbing you can install one for around $500. It takes salt that you can get from anywhere. It's amazing. It will make the water feel slightly slimy but no more hard water stains, clogged bidets and showerheads will look clean. When you do need to clean all the hard water stains off, use vinegar. You need an acid to get the stains off and this works really well. You can even remove showerheads and dump them into a bucket of it overnight.
shouldco t1_j1xtglk wrote
Reply to comment by Last_Conversation164 in Electrical switches- lights etc and outlets by Last_Conversation164
An outlet where half of it is on a switch.
76_iron t1_j1xtdb6 wrote
Reply to comment by AntelopeRecent7578 in Totally locked garbage disposal by Homebridge
This is the answer.
BFB_HipHop t1_j1xt8ns wrote
Looks amazing, I'm probably gonna get this installed on my car either next year or the year after when I have some cash to spare after I do some other mods first. Kudos for doing this all on your own man.
rootsismighty t1_j1xt5xc wrote
What vehicle is this? I have an '86 suburban that I want to replace the headliner on because the cardboard is sagging. They make a pvc replacement headliner that I would by and recover in the original fabric with 3 mm foam and was just wondering if the fiber optics would shine through the fabric so I could kind of keep it hidden until turned on.
ictRider t1_j1xsso1 wrote
Reply to [Question] will DIY popcorn ceiling removal tactics work as well on daybed in plaster? by kharmatika
That is just sponge dipped in compound blorp'ped in random patterns. Should come off easy with a spray bottle of tap water, and a ceiling scraper on a pole. Not too much water, but enough to make mud loosen. A popular 1980's Midwestern surface.
[deleted] t1_j1xy4hr wrote
Reply to Parking in Unfinished Basement by DirtyScoobie
Wait until you hear what concrete goes through when it's outside, like a road, driveway, culvert, wall, building etc etc. It's fine.