u/myjeffreyjefferson

Okay I just want to share this because I’m still smiling about it 😂

I’ve been doing small metal projects for some time now, mostly basic cuts with a hacksaw and sometimes an angle grinder. Nothing serious, just learning slowly. It always felt like work, like real effort every single cut.

Then last week I got access to a power cutter from a friend. Not even a high-end one, just something simple he had lying around. I didn’t expect much honestly. But wow… first cut and I just paused. It went through the metal so clean and fast I actually laughed. Like where has this been all my life??

I tested it on a few scrap pieces first because I was scared of messing up. After that I used it on my actual project, some small brackets I was making. The lines were cleaner, less stress on my hands, and I finished way faster than normal.

I did look online before trying, saw a few cheaper ones on Alibaba. Some looked okay, but also reviews were mixed, so I didn’t risk buying yet.

Only thing I noticed is you really need to respect the tool. It’s fast, like no second chances if you slip.

But honestly, small win for me. I finally feel like I upgraded a level in metalworking 😅

So I renovated my guest bathroom about five months ago. Nothing crazy, just updated the tile, new vanity, fresh paint, better lighting. Thought I was upgrading the space and adding value to the house.

Fast forward to last week and I’m noticing dark spots forming along the bottom edge of the shower wall. At first I thought it was soap scum or hard water stains but when I scrubbed it the spots just spread. It’s definitely mold.

Here’s the thing, I never had mold problems before the renovation. The old bathroom was outdated and ugly but it was dry. Now I’m dealing with moisture issues I didn’t sign up for.

I think the contractor may have messed up the vapor barrier or the grout sealing but I’m not sure. He also installed this weird foldable shower curtain track system that I didn’t ask for instead of a proper glass door, and now I’m wondering if that’s contributing to water getting everywhere.

My wife has been researching ventilation solutions and somehow ended up on alibaba looking at industrial exhaust fans which seems excessive but maybe we do need better airflow.

Do I call the contractor back and demand he fix this? Or do I just accept that I need to run a dehumidifier in there 24/7 now? This is a 1995 house in Georgia so humidity is already an issue.

How badly did I mess up here?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​