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I live 2 miles from work and I'm looking for a used, sub $4,000 dollar car which will allow me to keep my truck in the garage and not short tripped daily. This car must meet the following criteria: reliable, simple, manual trans, and seating for 4. I'm mechanically inclined and don't mind...

I have 3.6 acres and about 50% of it is cared for (mowed/trimmed). I'm looking for a quality trimmer that will trim and wack down overgrown areas/brush. These two options are $250 each: Shindaiwa T225 & Echo SRM 225. Another option is the Stihl 91R however it cost about $100 more. My hope...

Heading up the NC coast for a 3 week camping trip with the family. I will have multiple opportunities to drive on the beaches in 4x4. The sites recommend dropping my tire pressure from 75 PSI to 20 PSI when on the beach. I have a battery powered Ryobi air pump but I don't think it will have...

This is not one of my strengths.... Existing exterior light on a single a single interior switch. Electrician came to install a radon fan and the sub panel shown below to power it. Electrician ran romex from the exterior light to the panel (see picture) I removed the light, moved the sub...

I was disappointed to see how Supertech is now priced compared to its competitors. While at Walmart the other day, I noticed they had the 0W-40 5-quart jug of Supertech on the shelf—priced within just $0.50 of Mobil 1 Euro 0W-40. At that point, I just don’t see how it will sell well when it's...

GM specific OBD2 scanner. I used to to program and cycle air ride in a suburban that I sold. Extremely versatile! $60 shipped to the lower 48 or pick up in Simpsonville, SC for $50. Link to scanner

Ram 6.4 hemi, new truck. oil changes every 5k w/ 0w-40 Mobil 1 euro. Hypothetically... If I had a warranty issue, would using a non FCA MS-12633 certificatied oil such as 0w-40 Mobil 1 euro be sufficient cause for Mopar to deny a warranty repair? Thank you!

I have a 2400~sq ft, 4 bedroom (All bedrooms on 2nd floor) stick built home with a 800~sq ft finished walk out basement. My 600 MBPS cable internet provider feeds a modem to a central location in my basement. I cannot move the modem location. I don't have the ability to run CAT cable around the...

I bought a take off set of wheels from a 2024 Ram 2500. The OEM wheels are identical to these: https://www.detroitwheelandtire.com/dodge-ram-2500-wheel-rim-wheel-rim-stock-genuine-factory-oem-used-replacement-2700-gloss-black-hol-2700-bbb-gloss-a.html It's my understanding that the taper of...

I will be replacing the OEM steel wheels in the future on my truck. I'm going to go with a slightly larger rim and tire with a more aggressive tread, however nothing obnoxious. How do people approach this? I have to imagine that I may change tire brands down the road and therefor have a...

My family of 5 do alot of camping/travel. So far this year, we've slept in a camper for over 5 weeks. We just returned from a 14 day east coast trip. During this trip, my wife and I discussed the want for a larger camper with more space for our future trips, especially our longer duration...

I'm so frugal...I've been casually looking for months for a gas 3/4 ton truck, crew cab. The end goal is in a year or two to move up into a 5th wheel camper for my family. We camp year-round, very frequently. The additional payload ensures that my family of 5 will be safe and well within the...

My wife wants a patio from our walkout basement. It would be roughly 20x30, run under an existing porch that's 11'ft of the ground. I also have a septic tank that would be covered by whatever base I choose to use. The lid of the tank is about 1/2''in below grade. I feel that I have a few viable...

I have a early 1970’s Evinrude 2 cylinder, 2 stroke, 25hp outboard. Today after running it in a bucket of water for its first trip out of the year, a mix of what appeared to be lower end fluid, water, and gunk was coming out of this weep hole. I will be draining the lower end fluid this evening...

My wifes 2023 Camry hybrid with 23k miles is ready for tires....I do drive aggressively and rotate the tires as recommended. I have a slew of 70k-75k mile tires and would like help to pick one! I'll be using Discount Tire as they're local to me and offer a military discount. The convenience...

I pulled my camper about 220 miles from home to the coast of SC. I was taking my daughter to see a (urgent care) doctor over an ear infection for a 3:15pm appointment. I pull into the medical center's lot and my front drivers side brake caliper is smoking, all other rotors are cool... I do a...

Good morning! I have a 16x8 overhead door on an all steel building. I current have a Ryobi garage door opener however it continues to give me issues. I'm looking to replace it with a reliable, fully functioning unit. My main concern is that the exterior key pad and remotes work...A clean...

Just returned from a great 4 days in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I pulled our camper and family without an issue 2.5 hours from home to Bryson City, NC. While traveling through the mountains with no trailer, I stopped at a lookout and both my front brakes were literally smoking on...

Checked this off my bucket list this weekend. I made the 5 hour drive with two buddies and we made a weekend of it. Our guide was excellent and kept us all in the raft and safe. What an experience. I smile just thinking about it. I'm also sore like never before... Well, back to work and reality...

I'm looking to drop the pan and change the trans filter on my new to me, 2014 Silverado with the 6L80E. I know that I have multiple options and hope you all have some first hand experience. OEM stuff is: ACDelco GM Dexron VI Automatic Transmission Fluid I can get 6 quarts of "Mobil 1...