Ok Now Be Scared..

Mouse · May 2005

Threads like this serve to remind me that not everyone here is still pubescent.

Depot · May 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Mouse @ May 4 2005, 08:22 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Threads like this serve to remind me that not everyone here is still pubescent.  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
Brilliant observation! <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' />

Cyndane · May 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Depot @ May 4 2005, 06:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Mouse @ May 4 2005, 08:22 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Threads like this serve to remind me that not everyone here is still pubescent. </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>
Brilliant observation! <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' />  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
Shh... quiet old man <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' />

Depot · May 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cyndane @ May 4 2005, 09:44 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Depot @ May 4 2005, 06:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Mouse @ May 4 2005, 08:22 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Threads like this serve to remind me that not everyone here is still pubescent. </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>
Brilliant observation! <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>
Shh... quiet old man <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' />  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
old man? OLD MAN ?!?!? I am still pubescent I'll have you know. Why else would everyone who plays on my server say I act liek a 13 year old ? <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' />

Depot · May 2005

Zunni, stop by and see me. Home Depot, we can help! <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' />

<img src='http://dominantspecies.org/offsite/larrydepot.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

Shoebox · May 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (T h e m @ May 4 2005, 09:46 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Garden Gnomes to ward off the Vampire Bears. </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>
make sure they ward off those damn cream cheese stealing chickens too.
o and Depot did u get your name from working at home depot or is it just a coicendence?

Cold_NiTe · May 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Depot @ May 4 2005, 09:07 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Zunni, stop by and see me. Home Depot, we can help! <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' />

<img src='http://dominantspecies.org/offsite/larrydepot.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
Dude, do you have any tips on home improvement for me? Specifically water sealing the deck of a covered outdoor hottub?

Gliss · May 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Mouse @ May 4 2005, 04:22 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Threads like this serve to remind me that not everyone here is still pubescent.  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
I resent that.

Depot · May 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Shoebox @ May 4 2005, 10:08 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>o and Depot did u get your name from working at home depot or is it just a coicendence?</td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>
Actually I was [GAS]DepotDood when I played TFC with the Geriatric Assassin Squad eons ago. It was eventually shortened to Depot, and some time later (like early 2001) I went to work for Home Depot.

Depot · May 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cold NiTe @ May 4 2005, 10:27 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Depot @ May 4 2005, 09:07 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Zunni, stop by and see me. Home Depot, we can help! <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>
Dude, do you have any tips on home improvement for me? Specifically water sealing the deck of a covered outdoor hottub?</td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>
Easy request. Preparation is the key, as with any painting project. I really need to know what's on it currently. Assuming it's currently unprotected, give it a thorough cleaning first. TSP or a deck cleaner is recommended, but household bleach works well in a pinch. I like to put a 50/50 mixture of bleach/water in a garden sprayer and pre-soak the area to be covered, then pressure wash it off.

Let it dry thoroughly. I would recommend any stain by Behr. Don't let the word "stain" fool ya - there are several types, some are translucent and some are opaque. Thompson's Water Seal is overated imho. Apply with a roller and do trim with a brush.

Think I'll create a thread in Off Topic regarding home improvement ... <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' />

<b>Disclaimer:</b> I am no longer employed by Home Depot but spent 2 years in their employ. As such any advice I give comes strictly from my vast knowledge base of home improvement projects.

kill4thrills · May 2005

you probably want to do a security check around the house. ask neighbors if there is a history of crime in the neighborhood (stolen cars, grow ops, etc)

-does it have an alarm system? if no, maybe investigate into purchasing a security plan. if yes, check to see that all motion sensors and door/window sensors are working
-which windows are vulnerable to be broken into? do these need to be reinforced with bars? most basement windows apply
-are there any trees/shrubs/bushes etc that block the view of the house from the street that makes it easy for theives to break in unnoticed in broad daylight? might want to do some logging or trimming if yes
-you probably also want to change all the locks.
-tresspassing is a problem in some areas, do you want to invest in a fence/gate?
-if you have carpets you probably want to have them cleaned so that the organic material from the old residents (and pets) arn't still around
-make a fire escape plan for the family, make sure there are emergency supplies like flashlights and fresh water and durable foods on every floor. if the staircase is on fire how are you going to get out of the house?

Mad_Man · May 2005

Power tools, oh how you will love power tools in there many uses

Depot · May 2005

I just created the <a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=92888' target='_blank'>Home Improvement: Post Your Projects Here</a> The NS Home Improvement How To Clinic thread for those interested in this type of handy work.

Gliss · May 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (kill4thrills @ May 4 2005, 07:45 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> you probably want to do a security check around the house. ask neighbors if there is a history of crime in the neighborhood (stolen cars, grow ops, etc)  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
You can grow ops? What are you going to do, !addban them out of the neighborhood?

kill4thrills · May 2005

grow op = marijuana growing operation

Jane · May 2005

Raggedy Anne curtins for the little one.

Chrono · May 2005

since most of the things i was thinking of have already been said i suggest you change your locks before you move in you never know who has copys of what

big_jim · May 2005

From experience, now is possibly the best time to do big projects on the house. Be prepared for things to go wrong and to take a long time though if you bite off more than you can chew on something. Especially if you have a job/normal life to lead.

Also, while doing everything yourself is cheap and fun, its amazing how much more quickly a tradesman can do a job than you can, often to a higher standard. I saw a joiner hang 4 brand new doors in the space of 30 minutes. Impressive. Not exactly cheap but impressive.

If you use a plumber/electrician/builder etc etc, make sure you have a fridge with beer in it. It's amazing what handing out a few cold beers at the end of a long day can get you.

jago6 · May 2005

Agree with handing out beers, and with getting a professional to do it sometimes. However really for most projects you can get it done yourself without any noticeable difference. Hanging doors, installing a new faucet, putting in an electrical socket. These can all be done yourself with minimal trouble, even if it takes a bit longer than a professional. Now if you are talking about installing a new sink, replacing wiring, framing a new door. You probably want someone to come do those for you, least I do. While I can do them, it is worth it to me to have someone else do them. That and putting in insulation, F that crap, I detest it, definatley worth paying someone else to do.

Zunni · May 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>Not sure if Home Owner Inspections are mandatory in Canada or where you live, but if they're not by all means have one done BEFORE you sign the papers.</td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>

THey are here in Ontario, so already covered.

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>A security alarm is a must, and well worth the initial expense and montly monitoring fee (mine is $23.49/month usd). Make sure all doors are alarmed and have at least 2 motion detectors installed. Also a good idea to have a keypad bedside. Deadbolts need to be installed on all entryway doors. If you have sliding glass doors install the lock for them. </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>

ROFL, never something I would think of living in Canada, but something that's at least worth investigating.

Moquiao · May 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (ElvenThief @ May 4 2005, 06:16 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Broadband connection asap  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
QFT <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' />

Depot · May 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Jane @ May 5 2005, 01:09 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Raggedy Anne curtins for the little one.  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
Even if it's a boy? NOOOOOooooo.....! <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' />

Zunni · May 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Jane @ May 5 2005, 01:09 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Raggedy Anne curtins for the little one. </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>
Even if it's a boy? NOOOOOooooo.....! <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>

Well, she already knows I have a little girl.

So let me ask this, Depot.. If I found instructions on how to run cable on the net, would those be more/less relevant than getting the same "type" of help from Home Depot?

Just wondering on the specifics of network cabling if the Home Depot guys would know about this.

Thansal · May 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Zunni @ May 5 2005, 07:41 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Jane @ May 5 2005, 01:09 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Raggedy Anne curtins for the little one. </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>
Even if it's a boy? NOOOOOooooo.....! <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>

Well, she already knows I have a little girl.

So let me ask this, Depot.. If I found instructions on how to run cable on the net, would those be more/less relevant than getting the same "type" of help from Home Depot?

Just wondering on the specifics of network cabling if the Home Depot guys would know about this.  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
/me mumbles something about having Raggedy Anne curtains when he was a little kid.

and if any of you have issues with it....

meh <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' />

SLizer · May 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Nemesis Zero @ May 4 2005, 07:43 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> I'm not quite certain this is the group you want to ask that, Zun <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' />  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
<3 you nem. Nice that you try to own the rights to advise him <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /> .

Oh and zunni where you playing in your own home yesterday on Lunixmonster? Shame i had to leave I just saw u in server info :C

DOOManiac · May 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Mad Man @ May 4 2005, 09:48 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Power tools, oh how you will love power tools in there many uses  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
Indeed, <a href='http://www.internetdj.com/watch_video.php?op=watch&mediaid=15298' target='_blank'>Power Tools</a> are awesome indeed.

Depot · May 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Zunni @ May 5 2005, 08:41 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Jane @ May 5 2005, 01:09 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Raggedy Anne curtins for the little one. </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>
Even if it's a boy? NOOOOOooooo.....! <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>

Well, she already knows I have a little girl.

So let me ask this, Depot.. If I found instructions on how to run cable on the net, would those be more/less relevant than getting the same "type" of help from Home Depot?

Just wondering on the specifics of network cabling if the Home Depot guys would know about this.</td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>
Ok then Jane, gg on the raggedy anne curtains. <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' />

In regards to the help you'd get at Home Depot regarding networking, I refer you to my earlier post, </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>Travel there (on a non-weekend day) and befriend several associates in the departments you will frequent, such as hardware, building materials, and outside garden. Try to select seasoned associates who know what they're talking about.</td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>Were you to go into MY Home Depot I could refer you to an associate who is brilliant regarding networking. I could walk into any Home Depot and, given 3 minutes if conversation, determine if this dude (or dudette) knows what they are talking about. In any given department there <i>should</i> be 2 or 3 very qualified associates. Tell ya what, to be safe ask for the Department Head!

All associates are (or were at the time of my employ) required to receive training in all departments, so that everyone would have at least a basic knowledge of the entire store. But in answer to your question, look for an older (maybe retired?) associate in that department who has been with the company for a while.

Zunni · May 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Oh and zunni where you playing in your own home yesterday on Lunixmonster? Shame i had to leave I just saw u in server info :C</td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>

No, I would have been where my family is staying atm, my parents house..

Leaderz0rz · May 2005

if you have a sliding door, make sure you get:

<img src='http://ace.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pACE-976343dt.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

<a href='http://www.acehardware.com/sm-mag-security-sliding-door-bar--pi-1295041.html' target='_blank'>http://www.acehardware.com/sm-mag-security...pi-1295041.html</a>

Chrono · May 2005

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Leaderz0rz @ May 5 2005, 01:04 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> if you have a sliding door, make sure you get:

<img src='http://ace.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pACE-976343dt.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

<a href='http://www.acehardware.com/sm-mag-security-sliding-door-bar--pi-1295041.html' target='_blank'>http://www.acehardware.com/sm-mag-security...pi-1295041.html</a>  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
or you just stick a 2x4 where the door slides <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' />

Ok Now Be Scared..

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