Cat sitter?
Does anyone have a cat sitter recommendation? I might need someone to stop in and feed my cat once or twice in September, and don't know many people here yet.
u/Deskydesk — 2 days ago
Anyone have tix for Cloud Nothings at Tubby's on Sunday?
Just wondering - I'm on the waitlist on Dice, but would be good to have a ticket or two in hand.
u/Deskydesk — 8 days ago
A couple of months with a wireless TV: how a portable screen that rolls room to room fits into daily life
I received this product for free from LG as part of a promotional event. While I was asked to share my review, all opinions are entirely my own.
I've had the StanbyME 2 for a couple of months now, and I'm using it way more than I expected. It's become this weird little workhorse that I honestly didn't anticipate when I first unboxed it.
I still really like it. I use it constantly – as a TV, as a tablet, sometimes as a second screen. Just today I had it pulled up with a client's creative website while I was working on my laptop and typing out emails. The browser UX is a little clunky, but it works and genuinely helps as a second screen without needing to crane my neck at a monitor across the room.
I roll this thing around constantly. It mostly stays downstairs now, orbiting between the kitchen, living room, and dining room (which is my WFH space a few days a week). For someone living in a smaller space, having one versatile device instead of multiple fixed screens in different rooms just makes sense. I use it so often that I sometimes forget to charge it – which brings me to my first real complaint.
The power cord is easy to leave behind, and the battery dies pretty quickly if it sits unused for a few days. It's more like a mobile device in that way, so you have to remember to keep it topped up. Not a dealbreaker, just something to keep in mind.
Beyond TV and YouTube, I've used it for cooking (pulling up recipes), and as a second screen while working from home. I haven't gotten to the bike trainer setup yet, but I'm genuinely looking forward to that this winter – something to watch while grinding through those indoor workouts should help with motivation.
Our house has this clean, neutral aesthetic, and it's so nice having a TV/screen device that just blends into the background. When we're done with it, we put the cover on and roll it into a corner. You almost can't see it. That was actually a bigger deal than I expected.
So far, I find the StanbyME 2 is perfect for spaces like the kitchen, bedroom, or spare room. The touchscreen and portability make it way more versatile than a tablet for those areas, and the rolling stand means we can position it exactly where we need it.
It can get a bit wobbly on its base when you're moving it across different surfaces – like going from hardwood to carpet. You either have to reach down and lift it slightly or use your foot to keep it from tipping over. Super minor, but worth knowing if you're moving it around a lot.
Definitely recommend it if you've got a mobile lifestyle – students, apartment dwellers, people with roommates, anyone needing flexibility without permanent fixtures. It's also great for a kids' room or spare bedroom – anywhere you want a flexible screen that you can move around based on what you're doing. I could even see teachers using this as a portable browser for small group work without the distraction of a full computer setup.
As a flexible, portable screen that adapts to your lifestyle? It's legitimately useful. The versatility is pretty amazing, and not something you would consider until you’ve lived with one for a while.
u/Deskydesk — 9 days ago
▲ 85 r/kingstonnewyork
It's ON!! Sojourner Truth State Park/Lake Sophia opens Friday
chronogram.comu/Deskydesk — 1 month ago
Looking for a place that strips painted wood by dipping
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?
u/Deskydesk — 2 months ago
▲ 16 r/wood
What is this veneer?
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?
u/Deskydesk — 2 months ago
▲ 4 r/hudsonvalley
NYSERDA rebates worth it or no?
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.
u/Deskydesk — 2 months ago
Where does bluestone come from?
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?
u/Deskydesk — 2 months ago
▲ 49 r/centuryhomes
Why did grandpa put nails in every horizontal surface? What was he hanging?
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.
u/Deskydesk — 2 months ago
▲ 3 r/StanbyME
Living with the LG StanbyME 2 as a portable screen that moves from bedroom to kitchen
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
u/Deskydesk — 2 months ago
▲ 1 r/centuryhomes
Levelling porch - frost line footings or nah?
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.
u/Deskydesk — 3 months ago
▲ 2 r/hudsonvalley
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?
u/Deskydesk — 4 months ago
▲ 4 r/StanbyME
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
u/Deskydesk — 4 months ago