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Updated June 2021

This is not an exhaustive list (and in no order whatsoever) of the brilliant fic that is out there. Please let me know of any i have missed or any recs to put in and I will endeavour to add it. I have not included warnings or ratings. Please make sure you look at the tags, judge for yourself and as always take care of yourself first. (17 authors under the cut)

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rsfcommonplace replied to your photo “Masking tape...”

Decorative edge trim or unexpected googly eyes as disguise?

I do feel like I should maybe paint it black and when someone asks about it go “what black-filled crack in the paint?”

meatball42 replied to your photo “Masking tape...”

My mom (former house painter) says a) use blue painters tape instead and b) if you can't, take the cutting tape off as soon as it won't make the paint run to do so

Oh, that was blue painter’s tape -- but unfortunately I realized after that “sharp edge” blue painters tape really means “sticks extra hard to whatever you stick it on” :D Fortunately most of the rest of that roll is stuck to metal without paint on it, and most of the stuff stuck to paint is normal painter’s tape.

amazon-x replied to your photo “Masking tape...”

you're going to have to sand and Spackle that.

That was my first thought! “Goddamn now I gotta spackle the ceiling.”

I should have just bought the big bucket of spackle. I’m on small tub of spackle #3. On the other hand, once you use up the spackle and give the tub a wipe-down, it makes a handy cup for paint when you’re doing detail work.

altheterrible replied to your photoset “Before and after....”

when I was looking at the before pic, I tried to wipe my laptop screen because I couldn't figure out what was all over it. The wall looks MUCH better now.

It’s amazing how much nicer the place looks just with the stains on the walls painted out. There were so many of them too. I have genuine concerns about the people who lived there before I bought it -- like, what exactly were they doing that the wall has a big black stain there?”

clockways replied to your post “Every post you make...”

If you give it a good clean, the wood color would be nice with the green already. Or just cut place mats the size of the steps if you're worried about water from plants.

niennanir replied to your photo “Services being held...”

the more I look at this ladder the more I don't want you to paint it. Sand that baby down and epoxy it, it's got gorgeous bones

It does look good in some of those photos, doesn’t it? It’s just so covered in grossness -- the wood looks nice, but the rungs and such looks pretty disgusting up close, and there’s what might be a rust issue with some of the hardware. I’m still considering it, and I might just paint the rungs, but it definitely could do with something to cover up all the weird stains.

Admittedly some of those weird stains are from me putting paintbrushes on it.

sailorsol replied to your photo “Services being held...”

Can you bless rollers too? I start set build next weekend for our spring production and I do not have undergrad slave labor.

I BLESS YOUR ROLLERS AND YOUR TRAYS, may you spill nothing and have no lower back pain.

tehnakki replied to your post “re: getting a new thermostat...”

my nest changed my life!!!! wifi thermostats are amazeballs. and they are super easy to install, but txt me if yo need help.

Yeah, I’m big time excited at the idea of an app that can program my thermostat. And this one, while not a Nest, apparently has a doodad where if you go outside a certain geographic range it automatically senses that you’re on vacation and goes into “nobody home” mode, which is amazing.

catinthecoop replied to your post “re: getting a new thermostat...”

I don't have a nest, but I managed to install a fancy wifi thermostat twice. Once in a 60s era apartment and once in a 50s era remodeled house. You should be fine. Just TAKE A PICTURE of the original wiring before you start. I cannot emphasize that enough. Once you’re knee deep in wires is not the time to realize you goofed.

Very sensible advice, other people have said similar. Plus that way I can share with you all the gross crusty one that’s there now before my nice new one is put in! :D

niennanir replied to your post “In your refurb quest...”

peel and stick vinyl tile is heat and wear resistant, stupid easy to install, and in many patterns less than $1 a foot. It's a great choice if you want to do something fresh but don't want to lay down a ton of money. It won't do a lot for your resale value but if you want to put off professional reflooring for a good 10 years it's peachy.

I do think there’s probably enough left in the box I found to do the kitchen...I’m wondering how hard it would be to pull up the tiles that are there now. Perhaps it’s time to grab a chisel and investigate!

3pennyjane replied to your post “In your refurb quest for your new place, have you looked into the...”

Jezebel did an article on DIY vinyl tape flooring. It looks like a fair amount of work, but it’s inexpensive and not out of your skill set. Here for instructions and here for an example that doesn’t make the eyes bleed.

I was gonna say, that first one is VIVID.

I can’t deny that it looks like a lot of fun, but my knees are whining just thinking about it :D

onceuponacupoftea replied to your photo “The last of Murder Wall.”

Can you stand figurines on the top of the bottom frame piece? Make a little tableau with it?

I think I’m going to go with my original idea of putting hooks in and hanging my keys on them -- this is YET ANOTHER Chicago condo with a door that you literally can’t set to unlock. No matter what you do to the knob, if the door closes behind you it locks. So like in the place I’m in now, I want to make sure the last thing I see before I open the door are my keys, as a reminder to take them with me. How better to remind me than a big red square where they hang? :D

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altheterrible replied to your photo “Okay, fine, I’ll get a tumblr, but don’t expect me to use it.” –...”

more people follow you than live in my hometown. you have a small town following you.

Or a REALLY BIG picnic!

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altheterrible replied to your post “ADHD meds: a monthly guide”

I am a student and honestly how we treat schedule 2 prescriptions is so stupid. Feel free to rant at me about it. I also have adhd and have to play the refill game every month.

Through this, even at my most frustrated (and I got visibly upset) I made sure to tell the pharmacy thank you and that I know it’s not their fault. They can’t help federal regulations.

Man, just being able to do 90-day prescriptions would make my life so much easier.

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altheterrible replied to your photo:I let this 13-year-old hairball have some...

when my cat was having bladder problems he lost ~ 3 pounds and we were so desperate to get him to eat that we gave him literally anything he /would/ eat. now he helps himself to whatever he wants and I can’t stop him because I just remember him being small and sad and sick. sigh.

oh no, sick buddy!!!

I would do the exact same thing tbh. :( :( :(

I’m glad he got better though!

((edit: hah, you can see the jar of baby food still on the counter in my photo after I bought a bunch of them to coax her to eat -- pro tip: baby food is a good, mild, aromatic thing to offer sick cats, it’s even easier to swallow than canned food))

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