there's a few more things that need to happen: (1) replace the showerhead (2) replace the sink faucets (3) paint the bathroom door -- for which I need blue tape and a dropcloth.
I have a new apartment, but I noticed that my kitchen cabinets are suffering from what I can only call, "peeling". Here's an image to illustrate:
Why are my cabinets peeling? And, how do I fix this?
@Tester101 I saw. :( I think you did fine. And I don't think it always fails, Tester. You're a really good community leader. Some users just don't see what you're trying to do.
I don't think there is a good way to handle it. Users put in as much or as little effort as they want, and it's difficult to ask somebody who is donating their time to donate more.
@Tester101 if you find the time. :) There's no real rush. I knew I'd need wood glue, but I didn't realize I'd need clamps too.
@Tester101 True, but it's also about how to ask. Saying, "Hey, that's a really good point, and your answer would be more complete if you added that in!" takes on a totally different tone than, "You should really add this into your answer."
I dunno; I think it's about the attitude we take when we provide the guidance. NOT that you're doing it wrong! But that the phrasing of the ask changes how it's received. /ramble
I'm not asking them to change the answer. I'm just trying to make them think of different options, and hoping they'll update the answer with the new information they've learned.
We need private comments, and some sort of Mentoring role. It's one thing for me to correct you publicly, it's another to do it in a private message. Especially if there's a defined boiler plate "Hi, I'm a StackExchange mentor -- Your answer, while good, could be improved by: xxxxxxx"
Of course, I'll always propose a technical solution over a social one.
I think the higher the rep, the less likely you are to post right away. And if there's a good answer, you're more likely to improve it than post your own.
@ChrisCudmore well, that's what high rep users in a community are supposed to do anyways. comment "hey could you improve this" or just flat out improve it themselves
@ChrisCudmore well, educating users is about getting them to read the content on the site, see what works and what doesn't, and be there to guide them to meta, chat, the FAQ whatever they need to get to better posts. And to have patience with them through the first few crap posts until they get it.
I thought they had a universal schedule. 7:00am arrive at work. 7:00am-8:30am Drink coffee, shoot the shit. 8:30am-9:00-am Drive to job site. 9:00am-1:00pm Work. 1:00pm-3:00pm Go to Gin Mill.
@derobert @forestman It's the weekly chat event where the DIY community comes together and chats about projects we're working on / finished in the last week.
a long time ago, it was hardwood, but they put an addition on and didn't bother putting hardwood down, but just did subfloor, so half the area we're replacing is hardwood, and half is plywood
And the whole reason we're replacing it is her dog keeps peeing in this area and has ruined the luan, and started to mess up the hardwood underneath
@forestman yeah, I bet. So is the hardwood underneath damaged, after all? And if so, are you going to have to tear that out too or are you thinking about extending hardwood out to the addition?
@Aarthi it does have some damage, but we're gonna see if we can get it dry in the next day or so with kitty litter and baking soda and a dehumidifier. pulling up 2" tongue and groove is a bit above my expertise
I have a new apartment, but I noticed that my kitchen cabinets are suffering from what I can only call, "peeling". Here's an image to illustrate:
Why are my cabinets peeling? And, how do I fix this?
The @StackDIY account seems to have a bit of a uh, tyop in the name:
Instead of "DIY Stack Excahnge", it should be "DIY Stack Exchange".
