No thanks, I prefer nostr:npub17tyke9lkgxd98ruyeul6wt3pj3s9uxzgp9hxu5tsenjmweue6sqq4y3mglπ«‘
I also bought used Mini PC (It is cheap and much more powerful than RP) plus UPS... Recommend that configuration
And i instal nostr:npub126ntw5mnermmj0znhjhgdk8lh2af72sm8qfzq48umdlnhaj9kuns3le9ll
Last time i use other social media to post my nostr pub key πͺπ
Easy challange π
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DIY PROJECT COMPLETE!!!
From "meh" to "ooh!" + external ventilation!!

fyi: probably not great for your lungs long term to burn methane, smoke oils, char steaks indoors without proper ventilation
I freakin' LOVED being able to (just barely) learn enough to do this! And it looks amazing. It took weeks and weeks of work (plus a heatstroke incident!) but it's so f'n satisfying! So proud of this!
It wasn't cheap, but I SAVED SO MUCH MONEY by doing most of it myself.
Total cost: $1,467
But of that:
* $250(?): roof contractor to cut the hole (was bundled w/other work so I don't know exactly how much the hole cost).
* $363: tools that I can now use for other projects (already planning a tile backsplash for my neighbor and my mom).
* $160: leftover consumable supplies to put towards the next job.
So really just $694 for the cost of the range hood ($309), backsplash tiles ($174), mortar, grout, sealer, piping, & misc supplies.

Firsts for this project:
* Removing an above-range microwave
* Removing installed cabinet
* Building a mount point by replacing drywall w/plywood drilled into the studs
* mixing & applying drywall mud
* using drywall tape
* sealing drywall
* removing the contractor's roof exhaust vent (wrong type! Urrg!)
* installing proper exhaust vent myself
* re-shingling and resealing(π€) exhaust area
* using a v-trowel to apply tile mortar
* using a wet saw to cut glass and stone tiles
* rounding off glass/stone tile edge w/orbital sander
* attempting a tile inset (way too ambitious for my first tiling project!!)
* grouting tile
* applying grout sealer / stone enhancer
* dremel-cutting aluminum vent sections to length

Existing skills/tools leveraged:
* Photoshop to visualize / plan!
* table saw / mitre saw to cut the plywood anchor panel, the wood trim piece at the top, and the chimney sheath upper mount point.
* portable air compressor + nail gun for temp
* wood finishing (shellac, polyurethane) to the wood trim piece; tiny detail, but looks amazing (see below)!
* previous experience w/aluminum vent pipes
* basic outlet wiring (replaced gfci, raised mount point to tile surface)
* caulking (btw, caulk condoms work great!)

Downside of DIY:
I'm VERY slow and the kitchen was a disaster zone for WEEKS. But no wife or kids to worry about and nostr:npub1kumadawgefxjt2c293whsan5sfmdg5tylm0uk39enc6uxxfy5m4scrz2v7 never complains!

The kitchen right now looks more like EU kitchen, before looks like kitchen from USA... π
ps. Nice job πͺ
The best gift π
(ps. good quality and size)


I remember facebook, good old days. But new days on nostr are better πͺπ
I also read SN πͺπ
nostr:npub1y3s99smcstupmj0txq3j26s7ue5qynuyjng5xle6jw5jy8jt85tq6kajjt
See the bio. You in the CrossFit cult too?
I am also in that "cult" πͺπ
During waiting for metal case to nostr:npub17tyke9lkgxd98ruyeul6wt3pj3s9uxzgp9hxu5tsenjmweue6sqq4y3mgl..
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6023459
Hard level to make this.







ps. Really good designer πͺ
I changed to CLN (start9) + UPS and works perfectly.
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You pay higher in fee or exchange rates.





