Recent content by tbm5690

Thanks all, I'll either bore through to lower the wires or build up with 2x4s (I assume laying them small side down is best). Good point on the 1/2" ply being overkill vs 1/4". I may wait to tackle this until it cools down a bit.

Id like to screw down a few sheets of 1/2" plywood for light storage (holiday decor, empty boxes) in a portion of my attic that has Romex running across the joists for the can lights below. Is my best option here to notch out just enough on the top of the joist where the wire runs to recess it...

Builder of the home I just purchased used Deako for all switches. I had never heard of them prior to this, but it's a pretty slick concept. Form factor is like a decora but more squared off. Basically, the switches are easily interchangeable and if you wanted to say add a dimmer switch to a...

Count your blessings that you have a valve box. My house that I just sold in ND had a system installed in the late 90s by a guy who liked to bury each valve randomly wherever he deemed fit. No boxes, and all seven valves in random locations. Of course right as I'm putting the house on the market...

Just moved in today. Love the home, but getting used to the heat and humidity. Might need to do a mini split for the garage because it was sweltering! Termite bonds...are they worth it? I'm due for a treatment by the looks of it in about a month. No termites in ND, so this is a new one for me too.

I bought one last week. Excellent products.

Much more fun than an auto despite the fact that shift time and mpgs are better on modern autos.

I agree, the only on-site visit I've ever had from an insurance company was an exterior walk about a year ago, local broker only interested in confirming exterior features, outbuildings, etc. That alone was interesting to me, because any national company doesn't have boots on the ground to even...

Just completed a 1200+ mile trip, and paid about $170 total on premium fuel. The sky is not falling.

There is no need to shut off anything, nor idle for turbo cooling, in any modern vehicle. Electronic programming waits to engage the compressor and blower fan until after the starter disengages. Modern turbos are not primarily oil cooled, they are water cooler and have pumps that circulate after...

Mine looked about the same at 50k. I know VW's interval is 40k but seems like overkill for these plugs. But, easy to change so why not.

I like that it's made in Japan. If I could get over the exterior styling...I do think the interior looks great. A coworker has one in Red Diamond, the paint looks amazing.

I don't see the need given the number of personal devices most people have. Half of the time the last few Delta flights I've been on they lose service and don't work anyways. Downloaded movies on your personal tablet from Prime, Disney or wherever are pretty foolproof.

I like carpet in bedrooms, primarily for noise isolation. Layout obviously plays a part but with young kids playing the noise carries too easily otherwise.

Townhomes across the street from me own the land. HOA manages and takes care of exterior maintenance, mowing, etc. but there are still individual lots for each unit.