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What is the company policy? I would abide by whatever that is. We were required to be at our homes which also had to meet certain requirements.

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Just like Google said. It is debatable.

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A family member gave us a gift card recently for a restaurant that we would never go to otherwise. We had an okay meal but then when we tried to pay for the meal with the gift card we were told that there was no money on it. Just another reason that I dislike gift cards.

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From my experience, sending anything certified mail is like taking the slow boat to China. Instead I use USPS Priority Mail with tracking/tracing/delivery confirmation. This works much better for me.

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I stopped being a member of AAA about 10 years ago. I saw that they were expanding the number of branch offices and occupying space in the more costly RE markets while service got slower. If I just need a jump start or tow, I don't want to pay for the fancy office buildings that serve who knows wha...

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Often roofs are not installed properly in the first place. Nailing location (too high or too low) and nail quantity is critical. Roofers often take shortcuts especially in a mass produced housing environment. Ice dam membranes are skipped among other things. I replaced my 25-year roof after 15 years...

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Dept of Wild Ideas: two 20-gallon heaters, in series? But there isn't really enough room on the other side due to the sink drain, and it would mean running connecting pipes every which way. Not to mention doubling the cost. Extreme solution: rip out the existing counter and sink, install the new he...

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From my experience in commercial construction, add 20 percent to A/E's estimate at least for budgeting. I thought the architect usually already does this? Unless he's trying to keep it low so I can feel good about the costs and more likely accept his proposal to draft plans. I don't have a good exp...

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From my experience in commercial construction, add 20 percent to A/E's estimate at least for budgeting.

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The cost per sheet for the Costco paper towels was supposed to remain unchanged.

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One of our family friends has a multi zillion dollar business owning storage businesses across several states. He started with just one. I include a nearby storage unit at $100/month with one of my townhouse rental units because there’s so little storage in the unit. Current Tenants love it and hav...

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So I vowed to myself to never rent one. But then I started a new hobby that takes up a lot of space in my garage and small basement. So I rented a storage unit near my home and moved some of our rarely used belongings to it. Sounds like your "vows" don't mean much, just sayin. ;) It was a...

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^^^ As a "Boglegirl", you don't need to be told that the $3,500/year could easily equate to $200,000 over 30 years.

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I stopped being a member of AAA about 10 years ago. I saw that they were expanding the number of branch offices and occupying space in the more costly RE markets while service got slower. If I just need a jump start or tow, I don't want to pay for the fancy office buildings that serve who knows what...

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tm3 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 1:01 pm
shunkman wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 12:58 pm I carry a little duct tape in my first aid kit for shoe repairs.
Good idea, but how do you carry just a little instead of a whole roll?

Gorilla (glue) makes a small roll of duct tape. Can be used for splinting broken bones too (not medical advice).

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I carry a little duct tape in my first aid kit for shoe repairs.

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At a cost of $100, I had the soles replaced on a pair of $300+ motorcycle boots. They were Vibram brand soles. It worked out okay but I don't think it was a good investment and I would not do it again. I did get another season of use out of the boots but then the leather and stitching started to det...

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After watching Storage Wars a couple of times, it became clear to me that people were paying more to store their junk than the junk was worth. So I vowed to myself to never rent one. But then I started a new hobby that takes up a lot of space in my garage and small basement. So I rented a storage un...

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We keep a ceiling fan running 24/7 year-round in our basement and use a dehumidifier during the Summer months. The fan seems to help.

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I have the RAV4 hybrid. Test drive the Highlander and you might be surprised by the power. The electric motors typically provide more torque than a gas powered ICE.

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What is below the shower or is it on a concrete slab? Is there a ceiling you can open below the shower? Could be a leaking drain.

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I've only done Yosemite and the Grand Canyon so can't comment on the others. The Grand Canyon was one of the top hikes I've done anywhere. We hiked down the S Kibab trail and spent 2 nights camped at Phantom Ranch. We left via the Bright Angel trail and spent the next night at Indian Gardens. The f...

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For several years we spent time at various lakes around Lake Placid, FL. Typically, this was during the month February. We never experienced a mosquito problem. The wildlife is abundant which is one of the reasons we like the area. Great boating and fishing too.

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Wannaretireearly wrote: ↑Wed Mar 17, 2021 7:42 pm Toto Washlet
Various trips.

All time: lasik
Current: clearlight sauna

+1 Lasik Thank you Dr. Frederic B. Kremer!

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Cast iron is very overrated. Use a carbon steel pan, like what all restaurants use. Much lighter and gives the same, if not better results. I personally don't use a pan to cook, but use two woks. One stainless steel for steaming and boiling and one black carbon steel for stir frying. Does the job f...

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REAL GLASS lenses are important to me. My Maui Jims are excellent. Ok, but just so people know — CR-39 plastic lenses are half the weight of glass, far less likely to shatter, and of nearly equivalent optical quality. I feel that I tell the difference between quality glass lenses and even the best ...

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REAL GLASS lenses are important to me. My Maui Jims are excellent.

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Unless it's an emergency, I only use Top Tier approved gasoline because it has more additives than the minimum that the EPA requires.

https://www.toptiergas.com/

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Dust or other organic material which is food for the mold may be collecting on the plywood painted surface. If this is the case, you may have to clean it more frequently.

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If the starting battery battery is more than about three or four years old you may want to replace it before you tow the car to dealer. Hybrid and auto start / stop cars eat through the 12v battery because they start like 25x more than a car without in the same 3 year period. I don't know what they...

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This reminds me of a sign we used to have hanging in our office.

"Poor Planning On Your Part Does Not Constitute An Emergency On Mine"

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Using HR Block software, we electronically submitted our tax returns on February 15th. Our refunds were deposited today, February 23rd. I know, a true Boglehead would be submitting a payment with their tax return and not ever be due a refund.

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One more thing I thought of for emergency situations when the water supply is not working. Most homes have about 50 gallons of water in their hot water tank that can be used in an emergency. Gives a new perspective for those thinking of a tankless water heater... For another perspective: A neighbor...

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by prd1982 » Thu Feb 18, 2021 3:21 pm Up until this incident, I thought a natural-gas generator was the high-end system. But it sounds like many of them would have failed in Texas. Does this mean you need to use propane, even if you already have natural gas to the house? ------ To the best of my kn...

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Test (close and open) your home's main water valve every 6 months to be sure that it moves freely and does not leak
Know how to drain your home's plumbing system

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Found this on the internets. Google "ghost broking" In this digital age, insurers are targeted by 'ghost broking'. This is where an individual or group posing as an broker purchases a policy from a legitimate insurance firm using false information. These fraudsters then alter and sell the ...

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I agree that wearing two pairs of socks is best. I use a thin wool liner sock and then a thicker wool sock over the liners. For some reason the extra layer, even though it is thin, adds a lot of warmth. And I never had a problem with odor. Sometimes I'll wear the outer socks several days in a row wi...

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We have been considering getting this for our cabin. Unfortunately the northern sky is blocked by the mountain behind us. We do have plenty of southern sky though. Once all of the satellites are in place, will Starlink be viable for locations that only have an unobstructed view of the southern skies?

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A word of caution about the RAV4s ventilated seats. Some say they don't get as warm as the non-ventilated version. My RAV4's seats are not ventilated and the get very warm.

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I believe the gas tank issue is a thing of the past. Had our 2019 hybrid fixed last fall at the dealer as part of a service advisory. I think the 2020s and later may not even have the issue to start with. Very happy with the hybrid and any drone is mostly a non-issue at least for us. If at all, tha...

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The battery should last 7-12 years depending on usage. Fuel savings should have easily eclipsed the new battery replacement costs. Now if your relatives are part of those with extremely low annual mileage and their sole purpose was saving on fuel costs, hybrids are horrible. There are lots of non-h...

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Metal ducts have several advantages. I would fix what you already have installed.

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Growing up (in the mid-late 80's) my mom drove a VW bus as it was the only thing she could afford that could comfortably seat 5 kids. My grandfather lived at the top of a short (maybe 1/4 mile up), but fairly steep hill; whenever we visited we did not even attempt to park at his home. Parked at the...

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A few years ago, my garbage disposal seized, or so I thought. It turned out that the problem was only an un-popped popcorn kernel jammed in the rotating mechanism. I'm glad I tried investigating the problem before purchasing a new unit.

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No, I never cover mine but at least once a year I hose it out thoroughly. I spray out the coils too. It is surprising how much stuff gets sucked into the bottom of the unit.

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I downloaded the MS Scan App to my laptop and it works well.

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F150HD wrote: ↑Sun Jan 17, 2021 9:59 am ah, the annual 'hot water heater' and 'anode rod replacement' thread.
Life would be empty without out this.

Seems 2021 is getting back to normal.

Should you tip the plumber that installs it?

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“The last capitalist we hang shall be the one who sold us the rope.” ― Karl Marx Note this post does not condone violence in any way, but we have to be strong and stand up and fight and march on things and never give up. https://checkyourfact.com/2019/11/29/fact-check-karl-marx-capitalist-hang-sold...

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Keep your food safely stored from the bears. We lost our lunch meal duffle bag on the second night out even though we had it hanging in a tree. But we continued our trip in the back country just with less nourishment. Fishing wasn't productive for us so we ended up eating some crayfish and freshwate...

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USPS gets by with this. Promise but not guarantee delivery within a reasonable time frame, with no recourse for tardiness. Why can't every business do the same? Most delivery companies, including the USPS, have services that provide a guaranteed delivery date. But you pay a substantial amount for t...

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