Thank you. I feel better now. I wish I were kidding. Read more

I know I am supposed to say you are crazy for grout-rakin' but dang that seems therapeutic! Read more

Instead of a Dremel, consider an oscillating multi-tool. They vibrate at extremely high speed, and are versatile so you can use them to de-grout, but also sand, scrape paint, cut plaster, etc with various attachments. Good entry-level models can be had on sale for ~$40 or so. They're also a lot more powerful than a… Read more

you just don't speak Jolie's language... She said she tends toward obsessive behavior... She can't help herself... At least she gave ha an entertaining story Read more

Man, if your landlord is not going fix it and it is bothering you - you do what you got to do. Read more

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Go get the rotary tool. Most of the ones they will sell you at ACE are not at all scary. Don't buy the cheapest one (they break). Don't buy the most expensive one (what are you a contractor?). Buy one that has a fixed switch (you don't want to hold down a trigger the whole time). I prefer the one that plugs into… Read more

Well, I have been obsessed with owning a Dremel for, oh, ten years now? (WHY haven't I just bought one?? They are not even that expensive.) I have a friend who has one and she uses it for just about everything. So I would use this as an excuse to buy a Dremel. Read more

"The other thing you can try (and I'll admit that even I, a known lover of the stuff, was skeptical about this one) is white vinegar." Read more

I have a Dremel. Girl, you can handle a Dremel, for realz. I have a very basic, basic one — I forget exactly what model but something like this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002BAHF64?… Read more

So I had this happen to me with tile I had installed on my deck. Read more

I own a Dremel. I've used it MAYBE three times (I don't even remember why I bought it). Probably haven't touched it in 5 years at least (except to pack it and move it). At this point, I'd stick with the rake considering the amount you've already done. Read more

Grout and all things grout related scare the hell out of me. Even the word grout gives me the heebs. Good on you for tackling this project. My fix would have been calling the local handyman. Read more

Dear Jolie, Read more

This little guy has served me well, and the price was right. Read more

BUY A DREMEL!! There are some models that are cheaper than $40, but there's SO MUCH SHIT YOU CAN DO WITH A DREMEL! You can burn words and stuff in wood, cut bottles, carve pumpkins, and even trim your puppy's nails!! Read more

White vinegar works well for a lot of cleaning purposes. I wish I had known about it earlier in life, as it makes so many jobs that much easier. Read more

I think you'd be better suited putting your efforts into a less tedious task. Some examples would be: Read more

I want to hug you, fartsguy. Will you let me hug you? Read more