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So this is how my neighbor fixes his fence. (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 week ago by splintertank to c/mildlyinfuriating

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What an A-hole. Guess he can't afford a saw.

And those damn screws.

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[–] Dead_or_Alive 30 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Not everyone is handy or knows how to use tools. Instead of a passive aggressive post on Lemmy. Perhaps talk to your neighbor comment on the fence posts and offer to fix it or show him/her how to fix it.

“Hey how is it going neighbor,I saw you fixed the fence. Love the new wood, did the hardware store not have the right length? Yeah that is a bummer, I have a saw, I’m sure I could help you get those planks evened out in a few minutes if you’d like.”

If they are a dick after that then post away.

[–] FlyingSquid 13 points 5 days ago (1 children)

The proper way to address them is "Neighbor ____" with the blank being their first name. I will let the very educational comic Pearls Before Swine illustrate:

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I have particular skills

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I have a peculiar set of skills.

[–] samus12345 2 points 5 days ago

"You could have just said you have particular skills!!"

[–] SocialMediaRefugee 6 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

And show him that nails don't need to go 2 inches past the boards you are joining.

[–] DaddysLittleSlut 18 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Gonna be completely honest OP. You are really being a jackass to this person. I understand you may be displeased by the length not matching, colour even and possibly the nails. Though you have to consider most people can barely afford repairs. Also as for the nails it’s better to be safe. Get longer than shorter ones.

Have you considered just discussing the issue with them civilly. Suggest to possibly replace a few more parts of the fence or it fully as the new stable wood he put in.

Then show him how to properly replace fences. Also possibly if you have a saw for wood. Just let them know if he’s ever doing projects. He can ask or rent it from you?

[–] RedAggroBest 6 points 5 days ago (3 children)

Yes, the person complaining to strangers on the internet for catharsis is the jackass and not the fucker who put multiple long fucking nails through to my side of their fucking fence. The length and color might be an eyesore and idk how that person doesn't feel embarrassed at not even half assing this, but the real big complaint is the fucking nails.

[–] DaddysLittleSlut 11 points 5 days ago

Looking at it too! There’s two fences. So it wouldn’t even bother the other person. Unless hey try and squeeze between the walk way.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Clip the ends of the screws off. Not much more effort than moaning on Reddit, and more useful results.

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[–] Fedizen 14 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

I agree with all the people saying cut the screws flush. Its a safety problem and you're doing him a favor

[–] SocialMediaRefugee 4 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

Omg I just noticed the nails. The guy just bought the longest ones he could find.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago

Or just used whatever he had lying around.

[–] Juvyn00b 27 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Perhaps the neighbor is just going for a taller fence... Over time.

Yes the screw length would be a big concern.

[–] Shady_Shiroe 8 points 6 days ago

Neighbor is slowly transitioning to better fortifications, barbed wire will come in after the fence is taller /s

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[–] SocialMediaRefugee 8 points 5 days ago (1 children)

It's a post post

[–] Hamartia 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

it's beyond the pale!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I'm on the fence about that one.

[–] Hamartia 1 points 3 days ago

Me too.

[–] ikidd 13 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Cut the screw ends off and toss them back on his side of the fence so he can find them with his bare feet.

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 6 days ago (1 children)

As someone with buck teeth, I see no issue.

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[–] SocialMediaRefugee 6 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Bet they don't own a table saw and this is the length the store sold them at.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Or maybe, they're trying to make it taller the ship of Theseus way.

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[–] woodenskewer 3 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

No table saw needed. You could use a 10 dollar hand saw from horrible freight, measure the length and pull from the finish end and cut it like a normal person.

I guess it's good he didn't cut them to match so it stands out for the guy who pulls weeds in between the property lines. They'd be less likely to get stabbed by a 16 penny nail. Even getting scraped by a nail hurts like fuck. Anyone dismissing the nail portion of this job as "ok" or "have a friendly conversation" is missing as many brain cells as the person who fixed this fence.

[–] eran_morad 9 points 6 days ago

There's nothing like arborvitae or boxwoods to create a green wall of serenity that hides an ugly neighboring lot or fence. Takes a few years to establish, but man, it's well worth it. You never see the neighbor's bullshit again.

[–] m3t00 7 points 6 days ago (1 children)

bend them over before they change their mind

[–] SocialMediaRefugee 3 points 5 days ago

Clinch them like you are building a boat?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)

This is just book-version Hermione Granger

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

You can easily get rid of those nails sticking out with just a hammer.

Hit it from the top. Cover your eyes. Hit it from the bottom. Hit it from the top. Off it flies, good luck finding the broken off piece.

No bolt cutter needed.

[–] eran_morad 9 points 6 days ago

a dremel is really handy for shit like this.

[–] FlashMobOfOne 6 points 6 days ago (4 children)

Why do you even care?

[–] [email protected] 38 points 6 days ago (7 children)

Presumably the fence runs between their property so they have to see it every day. Also those exposed nails could be hazardous to pets or children.

It's also pretty trivial to cut the boards to length and use appropriate fasteners. Maybe I'm reading too much into this, but I suspect this kind of carelessness is present in other parts of the neighbor's life. They've probably gotten on OP's nerves before.