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And that's a great point. It's much cheaper to replace a filter than to waste gas, lose performance and whatever else comes with a clogged engine air filter.

My experience. 2018 Santa Fe Sport 4Cyl. 12,000 miles a year. Owner's manual recommends E 30,000 miles. But, with highway driving it's black at 15,000 especially in a dry year or desert driving. Cabin filter needs changed every year. 2006 Camry 4 Cyl. Owner's manual says change at 15,000...

RE: Insurance. We had a problem getting an insurance carrier that would cover a vacant house until it sold. This was back in 2021. You might give these folks a try and explain the problems you are having. https://www.insureunlimited.com/

I've not replaced a panel since 2003. Doing it again, I'd stick with Square D / Schneider Electric or Eaton / Cutler Hammer or Siemens. I like Eaton's quality in wiring devices. Eaton is available from Lowe's HIW. Be prepared to spend. Current code requires arc suppresson in new work. Also...

Are Federal Pacific and Federal Pioneer the Same? Per: https://thecraftsmanblog.com/the-dangers-of-federal-pacific-panels/ Federal Pioneer is the Canadian brand name of the same Federal Pacific panels sold in the US. These panels are subject to the same overloading failures as their Federal...

More about Zinsco and FPE breakers here: https://www.electrica-inc.com/blog/stab-lok-panels-insurance

I feel your pain. My wife and I sold my in-laws place in Casper, WY. Nothing had been done since it was built in 1957 and the inspector found all sorts of expensive repairs along with nonsense. Casper property prices more or less keep pace with inflation, little more. We were not going to...

California has all but BANNED wood shake roofs. We still have old shake roofs folks repair rather than replace. It's topping your home with kindling.

I didn't even know a cat bed like this existed until a stumbled upon a Facebook page for a cat rescue organization in California. Grim humor but humor nonetheless.

The installation of a charger at home may not be factored in. And, what if your service enterance is too small already?

We succeed in spite of technology

It's so big he doesn't even bother registering it with the state DMV. It's registered in Panama.

I gave up on Fix Or Repair Daily after a 1969 and 1972 LTD. They are the reason why I learned how to deal with cars.

Forget that gas should be TOP TIER. I am going to carry around this SWAG to let everyone know I AM Top Tier :)

Thank you. I've wondered about this for years. I was visiting a tool forum many years ago when someone wanted to put a new motor and compressor on an old air tank. Even if you drain moisture regularly, rust occurs. At what point is a tank too rusty to save? I would only bet on say a 5 year...

Status symbol is what we have in Orange County, CA. The trucks are equipped with everything and so large they don't bother with the DMV, they are registered in Panama.

So, you've been there.

Is it like the smell of napalm in the morning?

My very general rule is this. When a car is 20+ years old I replace it when 1. it needs a new engine or transmission. 2. or, the total costs of repairs to whatever is needed to keep it running SAFELY exceeds 1/2 of it's current Kelly Blue Book value. 3. So we are NOT talking about appearance...

One of my neighbors gave us a BISSELL POWERTRAK COMPACT upright Vac. Another gave us some SHARK ODOR NEUTRALIZER cartridges. I placed the carts just above the foam filter in the Powertrak and it works well. I used a zip tie to hold it in place. Perhaps you could Jerry Rig a Shark cart or...