This used to be a thing years ago - you could take doors and trim to a place and they would dip it in caustic chemicals to remove the paint. Does anyone know such a vendor in the HV?
Old dresser has been in the family since new (1930s). I always thought it was maple but the back says “circ. wal.” Which maybe means round-sawn Walnut?
Looking to get some spray foam on my roof deck (yeah I know it's controversial but I am willing to give it a shot) and wondering if I should use a contractor on the list from NYSERDA "comfort home" program. But will they just up the price by the amount of the rebate?
Second q any recommendations? I'm in Kingston.
We need some bluestone to fix a small wall and some walkways around our yard in midtown. Where can we find more nice pieces of it?
A bit of a rant, but this is my second 100+ year-old house where every basement and attic framing member (including floorboards) and every piece of trim in the house has nails, hooks, or screw eyes hanging out or nail marks in it. I spent 2 hours one day just pulling nails.
Watching in the dining room because I don't have a couch yet!
Love the way it hides unobtrusively in the corner when I'm not watching it.
Quick note for transparency: I received this StanbyME 2 free from LG as part of a promotional event. They asked me to share my review, but all opinions here are entirely my own.
A month in with the StanbyME 2, and I've got a better sense of how this thing actually works in real life. It's become way more useful than I expected, but maybe not in the way I initially thought.
Where It Actually Lives
it mostly lives in our bedroom now. I know that sounds like I'm contradicting myself from my first post, but hear me out. My wife and I don't believe in having a TV in the bedroom full-time, but this, a portable screen we can roll in when we want to watch a movie together, is actually great. It's there when we need it, and it doesn't feel like a permanent fixture taking up space.
We recently bought a house and have been living in two places simultaneously while moving furniture around and painting, etc. Having a small, portable TV that doubles as basically a large tablet has been genuinely practical during that chaos. We tried it in the living room a few times, but it keeps gravitating back to the bedroom. (And yes, our son has definitely borrowed it for his room more than once.)
Real-World Use Cases
Mostly we're using it for TV and YouTube – pretty straightforward stuff. My son has played some games on it, and we've used Spotify through it a few times. But here's where it's been surprisingly useful: the detachable screen. We've taken it off the stand a few times to use as a cookbook screen in the kitchen while browsing recipes. That's convenient – no more juggling your phone while cooking.
The Rolling Stand
The rolling stand is one of those features that seemed nice in theory but is actually useful in practice. Rolling it from one bedroom to another is smooth, and it's ready to go instantly. For someone like us who's been bouncing between two places, that's been a real plus.
The Interface – One Small Complaint
Here's the one thing I'll mention: the touchscreen interface is a bit clunky. It doesn't respond the way a true tablet would. It's more like a TV operating system, which makes sense, but if you're expecting tablet-level responsiveness, you might be disappointed. It works fine, just feels a step behind what you'd get on a dedicated tablet.
I haven't really used the swivel/rotation features much, so can't speak to those from personal experience.
What's Changed
A month in, I see this becoming a solid "second screen" as we get fully settled into the new house. And honestly? I'm already thinking about using it with my stationary bike trainer this winter. Having something to watch while grinding through those indoor workouts could be a game-changer for motivation.
It's not revolutionizing how we consume media, but it's filling a specific need – that portable, flexible screen you occasionally want but don't want taking up permanent real estate. For condo or apartment living, or situations like ours where flexibility matters, it makes sense.
More thoughts as we get further along.
For full specifications and details, check the official LG product page: lg.com/us/lifestyle-products/lg-27lx6tyga-lifestyle-screen
Typical 1900 house with a wonky porch. Planning to jack and level it but really struggling with whether I should bite the bullet and go down four feet or level, stack some CMUs and call it a day. I did this before on a previous house but it was an enclosed porch with pretty significant load on it so I dug new footings. And I had a guy there with a backhoe to help. This is a smaller uncovered porch.
Recently moved to Kingston, and a few weeks ago my son and I decided to go find some of the stocked trout shown on the DEP site. We went up and down Saw Kill all day to all of the accessible spots and had basically no luck.
Any pointers? Spots we should start with? I used to catch them out west as a kid with salmon eggs or synthetic bait and a simple sinker rig but maybe that's the wrong approach out here?
Hey everyone! Quick disclosure up top: I received this product for free from LG as part of a promotional event, and while I was asked to share my review, all opinions are entirely my own. With that out of the way, I was invited to test the LG StanbyME 2 as part of their community review program, and figured I'd share my initial thoughts. I live in a small condo in a big city, so I'm always looking for space-saving solutions that don't take up a ton of room, and this is definitely worth checking out.
The Unboxing Experience
The packaging is well thought out – compact and neat, with a handle built right into the box that made transport easy. Everything inside was properly protected, so no damage concerns [photo]. One thing I noticed: the styrofoam insert is designed to act as a support while you're assembling the base. A nice touch.
Assembly Was Straightforward
The instructions were clear, and honestly, finding my screwdriver took longer than putting the base together. Maybe 10-15 minutes if you're taking your time. Not really a hassle.
The Display & Initial Setup
The touchscreen is responsive – feels like a tablet, but it's about the size of a large monitor. The remote paired without issues since it's basically the same as my existing LG TV remote. Setup through the ThinQ app took just a few minutes, and all my usual apps synced over from my LG account. Pretty straightforward.
The Design
My wife walked in during setup and said it looks like something from a sci-fi movie. Fair assessment. This isn't quite a monitor, not really a TV, and definitely not a tablet. It's its own thing. The design choices seem intentional – the rolling stand, the flip-down screen cover, the option for a carrying strap. For someone in a condo, the fact that it rolls into a corner and blends into the wall when you're not using it is actually practical. It doesn't demand attention like a traditional TV does.
Real-World Use – Day One
Within minutes of setup, I rolled it into the kitchen while making dinner and threw on a video. My teenage son came home, saw it, and was interested. He popped it off the stand, figured out the case and cover, and we ended up playing chess on it (didn't realize it had games pre-loaded). He won, obviously.
Later that evening, my wife and I rolled it into the bedroom to watch our shows before bed. I'm not usually one for having a TV in the bedroom, but having the option without it being a permanent fixture is actually pretty convenient.
Initial Thoughts
Day one in, and the flexibility is the main draw here. It's actually useful across different parts of the house instead of being stuck in one spot. The build quality feels solid, and the whole concept just works. My son is already eyeing it for his room, so I'll probably need to keep better track of it.
More to come as I spend more time with it.
For full specifications and details, check the official LG product page: lg.com/us/lifestyle-products/lg-27lx6tyga-lifestyle-screen
