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I understand, your opinion.
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2024-15-08
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2024-15-08
Looking good and great craftsmanship!
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2024-15-08
I’m trying I’m not pro just do this part time after work .
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2024-15-08
Proud of you
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2024-15-08
I appreciate it I won’t die this will work! I’ve definitely already made mistakes
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2024-15-08
I love watching this project! Keep it up! We're all cheering you on!
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2024-15-08
It will start to look different here soon !
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2024-15-08
You have your job cut out for you. Good luck
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2024-16-08
I’ll be alright won’t be perfect but I’ll clear it .
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2024-16-08
I’ve been watching your posts since you started updating. Jesus but you’re FLYING with this! How are you so fast??
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2024-16-08
I grew up working on fucked up houses … you learn yo do what you gotta do … it’s not perfect but it’s my best . Thank you for the support you guys have no idea how it amps me up . I keep going !
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2024-16-08
If I get to 200 followers I’ll start making vids I just so into work it slow me down ! I don’t talk at the house I don’t look at my phone I just move for 2 -6 hours after work depending on how I’m feeling.
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2024-16-08
Just go live every once in a while. Or pull out TikTok and record 5 seconds every few hours of progress. At the end of the day TikTok will make it into one video and it’ll even help with transitions and music. I have NO remodeling experience except for the little bit my dad knew and taught me. Most I’ve learned since...
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2024-16-08
You’re doing an awesome job. Thanks for sharing your progress!
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2024-16-08
I don't know much about grout, but the job on my bathroom tiles—both in the shower and on the floor—doesn't seem right. Can anyone weigh in? They seem too deep.
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2024-15-08
The gap varies which isn't right and it looks like they overworked the grout.
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2024-16-08
It doesn't look like they used spacers.
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2024-16-08
How old is the grout?
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2024-16-08
2 years
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2024-16-08
Did it look like this when it was first completed?
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2024-16-08
Yes
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2024-16-08
Ok I ask because I’ve replaced one exactly like this that was warrantied by the grout manufacturer because it was a bad batch of grout that did this. Your’s are pretty deep but also it really just comes down to whether you like it or not. If it’s not deteriorating and you don’t mind it then it’s nothing to worry abou...
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2024-16-08
If you see the photo, I need to remove that stud next to the panel. The next stud over is like 2 inches. Is it ok for this 1 spot to be more like 20 IOC? Why do I need to move this? To get into the panel from the left side knockout with a thick cable. Cant go up from the bottom b/c there are no knockouts big enough. ...
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2024-15-08
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2024-16-08
sorry. fixed!
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2024-16-08
I am looking into buying a home and there are some areas of flaking and cracking in the exterior top coating material. I live in an area of extreme temperature differences. There is a slight bend. Elastomeric paint? Stucco? It has the look of stucco, but it's slightly flexible. Also how hard or expensive is it to ...
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2024-16-08
Looks like EIFS with stucco over top?
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2024-16-08
What's EIFS?
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2024-16-08
[Exterior insulation finishing system.](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exterior_insulation_finishing_system)
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2024-16-08
What about the lack of mesh?
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2024-16-08
Parging.
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2024-16-08
Posting questions such as “where can I find this” or “Find me something cheaper” will result in post removal, followed by a possible ban. This subreddit is a social media site, where readers exchange information about repairs and renovations. We do not provide a search function for products you are looking for. You ...
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2024-16-08
I have a plain 19ft long wall in my house and am wanting to DIY frame moulding on the wall. I just can’t work out the measurements that best suit and it’s driving me bonkers! I wish I could do 3 (because I have built ins next to it with 3 sections) but I think I need more because it’s such a long wall. Any suggestion...
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2024-16-08
Honestly I have no idea what you are asking Are you showing your “plain 19’ wall” in the photos? Because that is anything but plain Or is that an example of what you want to do? Also, in the photos I do not see picture frame molding. It looks like crown molding improperly installed in the first photo
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2024-16-08
Haha sorry, it’s an example of what I am wanting. I’m more looking for advice on what measurements/configuration for that size wall. These are pictures from the internet
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2024-16-08
OK, but what you are showing is not picture frame molding. Here is an example of picture frame molding. It does not contact the ceiling, and you can buy “hooks” that hang off the upper curved section [https://imgur.com/a/aWVIk6c](https://imgur.com/a/aWVIk6c)
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2024-16-08
That's picture rail molding, their example is picture frame molding.
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2024-16-08
You’re right I don’t know what I was thinking
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2024-16-08
We want to remove our basement concrete because it got some issues. My husband can remove it himself and we will call a company to add the new concrete. However our water heater is in our basement. We can’t really remove it because we need it, so what do we do with it during the process? I can’t find info online..
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2024-16-08
You may be able to suspend it from the overhead joists
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2024-16-08
you are going to need to turn it off, drain it, and support it. I suppose you could demolish and repour just a 2x2' block under the waterheater in a day, and the next day fill it back up and turn it on, THEN demolish the entire rest of the basement slab
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2024-17-08
not so easy. it is around 500 lbs when in use
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2024-17-08
Spread the load across several joists.
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2024-18-08
Hello. I’m a first time home buyer & am worried I may be in over my head at the moment. Our house was probably constructed back in the 60s but the family that owned the house in the early 2000s completed a building expansion/addition project to build-out a larger master bedroom & bathroom. They most certainly took some...
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This is happening with your air conditioning on consistently throughout the day and night?
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2024-16-08
Yep. We usually keep it set at 70 degrees at night and around 73 degrees during the day. I feel like this may be happening because it’s colder in the house than it is outside & maybe they didn’t insulate the roof properly? No idea but I’m freaked out for sure
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2024-16-08
Definitely a lot of things that can cause this. Also depending on where you live can cause worse effects. For bathrooms make sure your fan is on during showers and atleast 10 minutes after your shower. Make sure your fan is expelling and venting the moist air out of the house and not into the attic. Check attic for wat...
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2024-16-08
Take a deep breath, but go outside first. Mold is everywhere. Just clean it up. It’s the moisture that helps it grow. With the AC running like that you should have a drain/condensate line going to output the water. It might be clogged, which is why you have mold because water is not going anywhere. Where are you lo...
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2024-16-08
Install HRV
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2024-16-08
Well said.
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I just did a job maybe 6 months ago for a couple that had the same issues. Their bathroom vent was venting into the attic. When the contractor replaced your vents did he make sure the fan was actually kicking the air outside the house. When I replaced the fan for my client I noticed there was no vent hood anywhere on ...
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2024-16-08
To add…. Do the attic which you don’t have access to. Does it have any ventilation? Like gable end vent or anything?
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2024-16-08
Wow thank you so much for this — super helpful feedback! Our house has vaulted ceilings but no true attic space. I’m pretty sure it’s just the ceiling, hopefully some type of insulation material, and then the asphalt shingle roof. We haven’t cut into the ceiling in our primary bedroom yet but I’m assuming there’s no ca...
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2024-16-08
Check the attic too see if it’s properly insulated above your bathroom
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2024-16-08
At the very least get dehumidifiers but you need to kill the mold with equal parts vinegar and water and let it sit for a couple hours on the door and clean it.
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2024-16-08
Dehumidifier and exhaust fan in bathroom and one in kitchen when cooking.
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2024-16-08
It's important to keep windows open during showers, even if it's cold or raining, as bathroom vents alone aren't sufficient. Proper ventilation is essential to minimize mold growth. I always keep windows open during showers, even in freezing winter or at night. Also, try to reduce the amount of wet laundry you hang ind...
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2024-16-08
To effectively tackle black mold, mix more vinegar with a little water and use this solution to clean the affected areas. Equip yourself with a mold kit, mask, gloves, and goggles for protection. Using a spray bottle, thoroughly clean all surfaces, including walls and furniture (especially the backs). Be sure to treat ...
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2024-16-08
Former Restoration Co owner here. Cleanup is simple. We've had tremendous results with a product, [Benefect Decon 30](https://www.amazon.com/Benefect-CD33GL-Botanical-Decon-30/dp/B00F17QMN6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?adgrpid=58925076867&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HZQ3DYWInEKKCbqUmoqpaczar-ZCJxUNFFw0CfHetPFYs8_10ZmHYtOCFNE3dFP0DDe0cFr-Lv...
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2024-16-08
You def need a roof mounted fan to pull out moisture
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2024-16-08
This is a strange thing. You need to get a dehumidifier in there ASAP and clean this up. Then, figure out what is happening. I don't think the issue is insulation, but it might be a lack of vapor barrier. An easy way to find out is to cut a hole in the drywall of an exterior wall and check. Note, the paper on the b...
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2024-16-08
Thats not it. You have a major leak going on. I live in florida where humidity rarely drops below 80% and my A/C has been on 70-73 for 30 years. Either your roof has leaks or (if in condo) your upstairs neighbor has issues going on. You need to remove ceiling/go inattic to find source of leaks and then remediate.
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2024-16-08
First things first. Make sure all of your faucets are off and go look at your water meter - is it showing water usage which you can tell if the dials are spinning or numbers increasing. Might have to wait 15-30 minutes between readings.
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2024-16-08
You should definitely call at least 2 more contractors to see what they think. Most will do a 30 min walk thru for free, and they will tell you how they would fix the problem if you hire them (and how much it will cost). They have seen LOTS of things and some have more experience than others. You have a source of mo...
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You should definitely call at least 2 more contractors to see what they think. Most will do a 30 min walk thru for free, and they will tell you how they would fix the problem if you hire them (and how much it will cost). They have seen LOTS of things and some have more experience than others. You have a source of mo...
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2024-16-08
1. Does your house have an air exchanger (and is it hooked up right, filters cleaned, exhaust and intake not blocked)? 2. Does your exhaust fan actually exhaust outside? Does the bug/squirrel baffle/screen actually open / pass air? 3. Do you have a whole home humidifier on your furnace that is on? 4. Does your house...
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2024-16-08
Skip the vinigar. Get a bottle of Concrobium at the big box. Non toxic unless you're mold spores.
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2024-16-08
[https://www.amazon.com/Concrobium-25326CAL-Mold-Control-Spray/dp/B084CNTQX2](https://www.amazon.com/Concrobium-25326CAL-Mold-Control-Spray/dp/B084CNTQX2) [https://www.amazon.com/3M-8511PB1-Particulate-Respirator-10-Pack/dp/B0002YKBV2/](https://www.amazon.com/3M-8511PB1-Particulate-Respirator-10-Pack/dp/B0002YKBV2/) ...
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Yeah, as a first time home buyer, be prepared to learn about the many filters that need cleaning in your house. Everything that blows or sucks air will have a filter / grill / grate that needs to be cleaned periodically. I recently replaced our bathroom exhaust fan and found an old wasp nest blocking at least have the...
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2024-16-08
Check the condensate drain / pump on your furnace / AC. Our pump recently clogged and dumped a frankly shocking amount of water into our crawlspace over the period of about a week. And our condensate pump was filled with nasty bio-film sludge. [https://aplusairconditioning.com/blog/clean-ac-condensate-drain-line-vineg...
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2024-16-08
Another vote for Decon. My wife started using this during the pandemic at her business, as it is an environmentally-friendly anti-viral cleaner. Works great as a general purpose disinfectant and cleaner. From what I can tell from the MSDS, it's basically thyme oil and distilled water, but the science and history on th...
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2024-16-08
👍👍 It's our go to product for commercial and residential jobs due to its effectiveness and it's safety.
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2024-16-08
I came across a situation like this years ago. It was a new build and the siding contractor covered over the dryer vent so the moist air could not escape. Their situation looked a lot like yours including humidity levels. I think you mentioned the previous owners did a Reno…I would make sure the dryer vent is still ...
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2024-16-08
This will save you https://www.meaco.com/products/meaco-20l-low-energy-dehumidifier-and-air-purifier
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2024-16-08
Use anti mold paint to paint the door
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2024-16-08
Bathroom exhaust fans, open windows in bathrooms, dehumidifiers on continuous mode and make sure the AC and dehumidifiers are properly draining and the basement is dry.
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2024-16-08
No wasps came into the house?!? I feel like my stank would kill them better than wasp spray anyway.
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2024-16-08
Not sure if mentioned but make sure your ac unit is sized properly as well as the obvious advice of dehumidifiers and other measure to reduce humidity. Having an oversized AC unit will cause high humidity
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2024-16-08
Something is wrong with your hvac. An air conditioner is a giant dehumidifier. It's not working correctly. The ceiling light is the scariest if that is creeping in from the attic 🙁
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2024-16-08
It was by the outside grill, and long abandoned by the time I found it. No idea if any ever came in 🤷🙏
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2024-16-08
1) air conditioning? Running? Enough capacity/vents? 2) dehumidifier 3) put a fan in the area to stir air A little 30% bleach to 70% water mix will wipe off the mildew. Moving air and dehumidification will solve most/all of your problem. …..where’s humidity coming from? Close the windows, run the fan in the bat...
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2024-16-08
This^. There are more mold spores outside than in.
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2024-16-08
You have unlocked a new fear for me. Half way done sitting on the toilet only to be attacked by wasps. Nightmare material
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2024-17-08
Just sharpen the edges of the fan blades and keep it running! Then the worst thing that could happen is fresh wasp smoothie dripping on you. 👌🙏🤷
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2024-17-08
I was once mid-pee in the middle of the night with the light off, heard a whooshing sound and a BAT was frantically flying around the room 😩 The most terrifying night I've ever had... I have a great bat guy now though lol
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2024-17-08
Do quartz slabs require waterproof backing when using them as shower walls?
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2024-16-08
Yes. Water could and probably will get past the seams.
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2024-16-08
Do you know what I should use to waterproof the quartz slabs? Tysm in advance:)
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2024-16-08
Quartz is man made. It requires zero waterproofing
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Ok! Thanks! So, did my contractor do a good job then? Just wondering because the base of my shower, opposite the shower head, is leaking from the bottom where the quartz meets the drywall in the corner. https://preview.redd.it/i0styprpa9jd1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3494a202146e1c4bcc80406ef035596658b561...
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2024-17-08
A leak is never a good thing. Have you talked to them about this?
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2024-18-08
Doubt it's the shower pan/base as they don't get standing water. Could be water coming down the new glass and coming out somewhere.
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2024-19-08
Long story short: I’m a first time homebuyer with an IDA matched savings plan thru a local nonprofit. One option I have is to use 12K towards my down payment in the next couple months, or wait until January when it blooms to the full 18K and use it (strictly) for renovations. The problem is, I have no idea what kind o...
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2024-16-08
What strings are attached to this? Licensed contractors only? Can you do the work yourself? What about permits, inspections, and fees?
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2024-16-08
Paint, caulking, a circular saw, a drill, some basic hand tools. That will fix almost anything.
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2024-16-08
18k where I live would be a high spec kitchen or reasonable spec kitchen and bathroom replacement. If it were me I would be looking at getting a reasonable bathroom and kitchen installed and then use the rest on skim coating, new flooring or possibly window and insulation upgrades.
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2024-16-08
It totally depends on where your priorities lie. Structure? Function? Longevity? Curb appeal? Looks? Is your roof ok? Is your basement ok? HVAC ok? Size of the house matters too. Personally? Live in the house for 6 months as just to see what pops up or annoys you. Maybe you don’t like the flow of the kitchen…or want a...
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2024-16-08
If your doing the work yourself a bathroom with descent finishes and paint maybe some flooring depends how many sqft
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2024-16-08
A lot more if you do a lot of it yourself.
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