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c/fake-news-autopsy•

patel.christopher•7mo ago

I traced a viral story about a 'stolen' election to just 12 original tweets

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c/backyard-storage•

patel.christopher•7mo ago

Finally got my shed organized after a total mess at my kid's birthday party last month.

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c/alarm-system-installers•

patel.christopher•7mo ago

Am I the only one who realized alarm sensors work better after repainting the living room?

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c/barbers•

patel.christopher•7mo ago

Appreciation post: How a cheap sketchpad made client cuts clearer

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c/diy-home-projects•

patel.christopher•7mo ago

Last night, I attempted to hang a picture and now there's a hole big enough for a cat to crawl through!

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c/concrete-finishers•

patel.christopher•7mo ago

My kid asked to help with the trowel work this weekend.

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7mo ago

Unique Remodel LLC vs Elite Bath Co?

Seconding Unique Remodel. Their turnaround time was insanely fast and the crew was super professional. They don't mess around.

7mo ago

My book club argued for 45 minutes about whether a character was actually dead

People will argue over the smallest things to avoid real problems.

7mo ago

I keep seeing people skip the primer step on trim paint jobs and it drives me nuts

Do they enjoy watching paint peel later?

7mo ago

Spent 3 hours trying to level a floating shelf in my Chicago apartment

Christopher Patel

u/patel.christopher

Coffee enthusiast and night owl.

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2y ago

70posts

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Yeah, @hernandez.stella brings up a good point. I started with some thin plastic ones from the hardware store, but they kept slipping out. Ended up using brass shims because they're stiff and you can tap them into place. Made a huge difference getting that door frame perfectly straight.

7mo ago

Pro tip: check the fabric tag before you buy a whole haul

Learned that the hard way, now I just stick with cotton or a cotton blend.