And when planting a tree decide where you think it should go and then move ten feet away from any close stationary object. That is the spot.

We had another guy out today and he said similar, but believes the damp course is worn out and needs replacing. Upstairs and top half of the downstairs walls are bone dry so I guess rising damp is the answer.

When you say high ground levels, I may be sounding dumb here...but we live on a hill, is that what you were referring to?

Interestingly too, our garden is slightly uphill so rain rolls down towards the house, not sure if that could be a problem but I'd hope what that was taken into consideration when the house was built...it is a 1960s ex council house (I'm in England), I believe they were built well 🤞🏻

That's why we have the rule requiring basic research. Doesn't stop them following up with abusive modmails though.

Lol no, it happens almost every time I reveal I'm a locksmith in other subreddits. Fortunately, I never tire of it ;)

I have been waiting my whole life to say it IRL though. Knowing me, I'll crack up mid-sentence and ruin the opportunity.

Yes! With enthusiasm. They also are fantastic at identifying birds from sketches (of any skill level).

r/etymology gets bug questions every once in a while. We like to play along.

Have you been waiting your entire life to say that? Because it was fucking glorious.

It's like a /r/DesirePath/ for the general redditor public.

Circumstances permitting, perhaps the people with the niche subject interest could make a separate subreddit and leave the general name to the masses.

Worth trying if the brush alone isn't enough. Have used that before for knockdown, but never got a pattern that looked like this one. Thanks for the suggestion

You'd want to go with wire shelves. The cooling all comes ambient from the freezer drawer. Solid shelves will block the cold dispersing. Probably not a big deal if this is just going to be a drink fridge, more of an issue for spoilable foods/medicines

Need some help on finishing trim at the top of the stairs.

https://imgur.com/a/hp63kE8

Should I run the trim all the way to the edge of the stairs? Or is there a better approach?

I mean I just learned those two subs existed and I'm looking for a new hobby so this interaction has been great!

Most questions asked on reddit should be googled first. Like when I see a question I just google it and then compare the answer to the comments and most of the time google had it right. Are they not teaching folks how to use web searches correctly? Before I ask a question I type it into reddit search and read those first.

I didn't take it as a slight and I'm sorry if my comment sounded annoyed or anything. I was just explaining myself.

Hey, thanks for the thorough response.

>The reality is that most subreddits like /r/askalocksmith are DOA

We discussed this when the subreddit was split, and I made it clear to my users that I expected them to participate in both subreddits unless they were physically incapable of being polite (we're a cantakerous bunch after all), and on the whole, it has worked well. Some posts may only get one or two responses, but they will usually have a fair number of upvotes reinforcing it, indicating that plenty of other locksmiths at least viewed the question and had nothing to add.

I have also made a couple of announcement posts, one just a month after the split and another a few months later, basically saying "Hey guys, AskALocksmith isn't dead or anything, but I just want to be proactive and prevent it from ever getting that way, so here's a reminder to do your part and go answer some questions there. Consider it community service, or fair payment for getting this space to ourselves."

>I just hope that when it comes time for you or your peers to get involved in a project outside of your trade, you think about this post, and stay far away from any other trade professionals you may want to ask a question to.

I can't speak for anyone else of course, but on the occasion I have a question for another trade, I always check the sidebar, read the recommended resources, and search the subreddit for my question before I actually make a post. Usually my question is answered somewhere already, and on the rare occasion it isn't, I'll make sure my post states that I did all of those things first and did not find an answer.

There are plenty of others who do the same thing... you'll just never know they were there because, of course, they never posted. It's only the few who refuse to read anything before posting that you ever get to see, so your vision of newcomers gets skewed in that direction. Try to remember that.

How did you miss this opportunity to split off to r/CallTheLocksmith …?

You did it wrong, much like /r/python vs /r/learnpython.

Nobody guessing what subreddit to use is going to guess “AskALocksmith”, they’re going to guess “locksmith”.

You should make something else like “ProLocksmiths” or whatever, and direct people there for “advanced” discussion while leaving the easily guessed name for the common questions. It would save you so much time and effort because then you wouldn’t be fighting against human nature.

Much like /r/python though , you won’t. You’ll just continue to rail against the inevitable. :p

But now I know it's a trap so I can avoid getting caught

Certainly not at r/trees and r/marijuanaenthusiast

Lots of different applications of asbestos and they were banned at different times, sometimes state by state. Asbestos isn't outright banned, it's still used in various applications although far fewer than the mid-20th century. It may still be found in brake linings, for example.

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There is no gatekeeping!!

I didn't mean it as a slight, I appreciate any mod who works to keep their sub on track. It was more an expression of frustration at the people that can't figure out a sidebar or Google.

It may be built up aggression to some of my favorite small subs.

I appreciate trying to lockdown a subreddit to people who are specifically in a trade, employed by a specific company, have a specific engineering degree, etc. Totally get it. The repetitive questions by homeowners asking about “removing a load bearing wall” are not only annoying, but in that case, dangerous.

/r/MechanicAdvice is a really great example of what a subreddit like /r/askalocksmith would be like in a perfect world. /r/askanengineer is decent as well, but mostly for eduction and employment questions.

The reality is that most subreddits like /r/askalocksmith are DOA. There’s a ton of trade specific subreddits that might as well not even exist because they’re also dead. I dont know why /r/MechanicAdvice works so well, maybe just due to the fact that almost everyone has a car in the US.

Growing up in the pre-internet world, I personally think the topic specifc forums were one of the greatest things to ever happen to my world. The knowledge base and being able to bounce ideas off anyone else viewing the forum, whether it be an actual professional, enthusiast, or an absolute idiot who gets told why they’re wrong, has been a life changing experience. I couldn’t do a lot of things I’ve done without access to those people in those forums.

There’s a member in the Mercedes community who has posted for years in response to anyone and everyone who has a question. He’s definitely a Mercedes tech and has access to manufacturer information that most don’t. There aren’t many posts he doesn’t respond to. There’s no incentive for him to do it other than he probably believes in sharing helpful information with others because he can. I think about him every time I see posts like this /r/askalocksmith announcement.

You guys at /r/locksmith are totally within your right to lockdown the subreddit, make it private with proof of being a locksmith, etc. Dumb questions can get annoying. I guess you can just downvote the posts and leave it to the few who may or may not answer it.

I just hope that when it comes time for you or your peers to get involved in a project outside of your trade, you think about this post, and stay far away from any other trade professionals you may want to ask a question to.

That flair trap cracks me up lol

Grocery bag filled with grocery bags making a rough ball. Dip (ie. Load up ball face) and blot, or apply mud to ceiling then blot afterwards, maybe.