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17h ago

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Got stuck in a bathroom stall for 20 minutes because the door opened inward

Fix the damn door hinges to swing outward like every other public restroom. It's a basic safety thing, not just for wheelchair users but for anyone who might need help inside. Building codes even say doors have to swing out in small rooms like bathrooms for exactly this reason. I've seen it in older buildings where they just never updated the hardware. Honestly it's lazy maintenance more than anything else. One screwdriver and 20 minutes would stop this from happening to someone else.

2d ago

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Debate: Should we really be double cleansing every night?

Totally overkill" is right. I made the same mistake, my face looked like a dry creek bed. I was using a heavy oil cleanser followed by a foaming cleanser and my nose and chin were basically peeling off. Now I just use a simple balm and then splash with water and it's way happier. @michaels95, I think we're both living proof that sometimes less is more, even if it feels like you're cheating.

3d ago

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Picked up a used water bath canner at an estate sale in Des Moines for $15

Nah man, that's not really my experience with hobbies.

5d ago

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Talked to a homeowner about his "temporary" coax splice from 2008

Read somewhere that tape splices can lose 5-10 decibels, that's brutal.

5d ago

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My driveway looked 10 years younger after one weekend with a pressure washer

I remember reading somewhere that pressure washing is basically exfoliating for your driveway, and it sounds like yours needed a serious scrub. That stark contrast between the clean and dirty parts is always jarring at first, like when someone gets a fresh haircut and you realize how ragged it was before. You probably just got a good look at what fifteen years of neglect looks like, but it's nice to know the color was still in there somewhere.