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Question for locals

We moved to southern tier from TX and every time we are asked where we moved from and we mention TX (not upfront announcing it, just when asked), we feel like the conversations get sour and short, regardless of the age of the person asking.

How do we avoid “Texas bias”?

I also noticed that not a single person asked where in TX we were from even though it’s a giant state.

If we were from banjo playing city or Dallas/Houston/Austin feels irrelevant, therefore I feel like it’s just hate against TX.

Is it just hate towards the entire state?

Do we say we moved from out of state and not mention Texas at all? What if we are asked from where even further?

For the record, we fucking love living in NYS.

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u/ZeRussian — 2 days ago
▲ 5 r/paint

Cedar siding stain questions

1977 Deck House (for those that may be familiar with the builder) with cedar siding. Previous owner left us zero info on the brand or color of stain used in the past.

I know it’s a big job, but I am a huge DIYer, I’m willing to do it and have the time and help, so I’m looking for advice on type of stain to use and more importantly the prep. If I have to sand, so be it.

South facing elevations are in desperate need of refinishing. I sprayed water to test a spot and noticed that water just beads off closer to eaves, so it has a top coat/sealer. Plenty of spots with mildew growth. 4th photo is north facing elevation showing what original stain and color looked like.

Based on docs from builder, they recommend Sikkens or Olympic Maximum. I’d prefer to keep similar appearance as 4th photo, so semi transparent, but open to change if it’ll make my life easier, especially maintaining the siding in the future years.

I also live in a rural area with slim to none quality contractors or painters, which is the reason to want to DIY.

I’m in the north east if that matters.

Thank you in advance.

u/ZeRussian — 11 days ago
▲ 3 r/Housepainting101

Cedar siding restraining advice

1977 Deck House (for those that may be familiar with the builder) with cedar siding. Previous owner left us zero info on the brand or color of stain used in the past.

I know it’s a big job, but I am a huge DIYer, I’m willing to do it and have the time and help, so I’m looking at advice on type of stain to use and more importantly the prep. If I have to sand, so be it.

South facing elevations are pretty toast and are in desperate need of restraining. I used pressure washer to test a spot and noticed that water just beads off, so it has a top coat. Plenty of spots with mildew growth. 4th photo is north facing elevation showing what original stain and color looked like.

Based on docs from builder, they recommend Sikkens or Olympic Maximum. I’d prefer to keep similar appearance as 4th photo, so semi transparent, but open to change if it’ll make my life easier, especially in the future years.

I have an airless sprayer, pressure washer, pump sprayer, and funds to buy additional tools or supplies.

Thank you in advance.

u/ZeRussian — 11 days ago