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I've been tormented by squeaky hardwood floors in old apartment buildings for years, and recently realized I can just fix them myself super easily. I bought this kit called Squeeeeek No More from Lowes for like $25 - it has special screws whose heads break off just below your floor boards once they're pulled snugly against the joists beneath them. The hardest part is learning to predict where your joists are, but it's pretty simple once you find the first one.
It's really easy to just learn to tune out the things that ambiently annoy you about your apartment every single day, and I think life gets way better when you realize it's usually easier than you think to fix them (i.e. home improvement serenity prayer). There's an obvious satisfaction to building with your hands and learning how things work, but most importantly there's a clear payoff at the end when you get to enjoy a way nicer apartment
Jan 21, 2024
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Most of the time you can fix your car yourself. Or build that shelf yourself. I ended up making my own bedframe after moving because I didnβt want to rent a UHaul, checking out tools from the Chicago Tool Library. Even if you think you donβt have the skills now, learning to do it will save you money in the future
May 13, 2024
Save money and feel a little bit better about yourself (until you remember the screws)
Feb 4, 2024
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This is what real pride in yourself feels like (I keep telling myself)
Feb 2, 2024
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You work a 2.75 hour shift every 6 weeks in exchange for the best groceries & prices in the city. Same idea as washing the dishes at the end of your meal when you come up short on the bill. It's funny walking around a grocery store with hundreds of people and realizing they're all your co-workers. Great exercise in teamwork & cooperation. I wish more businesses were run this way
Jan 21, 2024
Nice to order when I want to hang out with my friends at a bar but don't feel like drinking. Tastes great and gives you something to do with your hands. I like this black walnut one a lot. I always admire when friends go out without drinking, it's such a power move
Jan 21, 2024
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Nice, affordable Korean sunscreen. I used to be a Supergoop Unseen head but I wear this one everyday now
Jan 23, 2024