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c/chimney-sweeps•henry855•2mo ago

Just cleaned my 500th flue liner and the number hit me

I always thought this job was just about getting the job done, but hitting that mark made me realize how many homes I've actually kept safe. Found a massive hidden crack in a terra cotta liner on number 498 that could have been really bad. Anyone else have a milestone that made you stop and think?

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c/drywall-installers•henry855•2mo ago

Remember when we all used to cut around outlet boxes with a keyhole saw?

I was working on a Reno job in 2010 and my saw blade snapped, so I tried scoring the back of the drywall with my utility knife and popping the piece out clean. It worked perfectly and saved me a trip to the truck. Do you guys still use that method or is there something better now?

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