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PSA: I changed suppliers in Feb of this year and went from 23.78 cents/kWh --> 16.59 cents, then again just now for 12.49. I just checked a few minutes ago and the rate at 12.49. I called and they gave me the new fixed rate, "as a one-time courtesy". Literally took me 5 min I know not everyone...

I’ve been updating/checking forum info for security issues and noticed BITOG now supports 2-step verification. Very nice and thank you. I’m assuming it has been available as an option since the update way back when and I just haven’t noticed it.

TL;DR: Drove 1.5 hrs to the nearest BestBuy that had a deal on an open-box (excellent condition) laptop for $435 (normally $600). Showed up, asked if I could open it there; contents were…just a scratched up laptop (not even a charger). Complained to manager and ended up leaving with a brand new...

I haven’t been on as much lately, but could swear there used to be a “thread starter” listed next to the original poster’s user name in every follow on post. Or am I just going kookoo crazy pants? This is on my iPhone and iPad on the latest iOS. I apologize if this has already been discussed.

Bought refurb Midea U-shaped 12K unit from Wallimart for a little cheaper than new (330 vs 400 at Costco). I also bought the 4-year extended warranty, since the unit only comes with a 90 return period. This brought it to the same price as new. The issue is that the unit came in a box with...

Around $40 each compared to around $13-20 for equivalent paper. 14 Forester: VF2055 15 Legacy: VF2000 Cleaning Kit 99-6000 -spray cleaner and wait 10 min, -rinse, -air dry -spray refresher and install I didn’t log when I installed these, but its been at least 3 years. Yea, I know, I...

It’s time to remove the winter tires and put the AS back on. 2014 Forester XT (family car), driven conservatively by wife, mostly locally. I drive on longer drives. I’m a little more aggressive. Yokohama Avid Ascend GT 225/55R18 31,939 miles (9/20/2019) Tirerack $642.31 Install + align...

I disassembled the razor because the battery was dead and the charger showed bad battery. I force charger the battery for five min at 4VDC using a bench-top power supply, which resulted in around 0.7A. The battery now shows 3.477VDC. I get the same voltage on the other side of the board, at the...

We were warned last year that rates would be going up this month. We have all electric everything, including baseboard heat. Last month: $0.2320/kWh overall (supply + delivery) This month: $0.3342/kWh Increase: 44% overall (supply rate $361.95, Delivery $146.73 = $508.68) Use: 31% less than...

My dog can’t help but put his wet freaking nose on me to get my attention, even though he should have figured out by now that he gets zero pets when he does this. I can’t stand when I’m sitting in my comfy chair and he bops me with his wet nose and then stares at me with those begging eyes of...

The Forester wouldn’t respond to one of the key fobs this morning - nothing worked. It turned out to just be a low battery in the fob, which is weird, because I just replaced the batteries in both fobs on 11/17/22. The last time was 6/24/19 - they usually last a long time. Also, the...

~ 3 years on both (in March) Fram Ultra XGA9997 (4 year, 40K miles Advertised) 15 Legacy: 18948 miles currently on air filter UOA Comparison - 15830 miles on AF: 19 ppm Si @ 9843 miles OCI (latest, July) - 5987 on AF: 15 ppm Si @ 6053 OCI 14 Forester: 25989 miles currently on air filter UOA...

Can anyone tell which is the LED and which is incandescent? For some it will be obvious, but practically speaking, can you tell the difference? The LEDs are several years old. They replaced the incandescent bulbs, which I still use in the winter time to use them up (I have all electric heat). I...

What are some obvious and, more importantly, less obvious ways you save money on your home energy bills? How costly and cost effective did each turn out? Edit: also, what did you find to NOt work or be as practical as you thought? For instance, wrapping hot water pipes in foam insulation is...

My FIL doesn’t know much about cars. He just called my wife to ask me how to help him figure out an issue he had when he attempted to jump his wife’s car. He said he used the (unknown) cables he had and it “caught on fire”. He disconnected them. He figured the cables were bad, and wanted to get...

Heat source: electric baseboard with independent thermostats in every room. Main bedroom: 58-60F at night, 58-65F for my wife during the day. If she’s doing chores she almost always turns the heat off. Kid‘s BR: 58-60F at night, off during the day. Living room: off unless it gets below around...

Summary: looking for cleaner/lube to fix sticky button I bought some cheap electric hand warmers a while back, because my wife doesn’t like the Zippo ones. I expected them to live a short life, but theyre still going strong - lots of heat and battery life is good. Problem: there’s only one...

Any ideas on a more permanent solution? we bought this vac in 2015 and it really sucks. Seriously, it’s awesome. :poop: Anyway, the pivot point of the shaft where it meets the head is retained by a really thin pieces of plastic that wasn‘t even full width the whole way around! As you can guess...

Well, my 1 year old Costco Interstate battery died after only a year. My local Costco took it back with no questions asked, but sold the last Group 25 2 hrs before I got there! What’s worse, my wife called while I was at work, was told they had one left, and when she asked to make an...

The heat plate is riveted to the bottom of the last of water reservoir. Its leaking. If I press up on the spot where the rivet must be loose the leak stops. I need to figure out how to safely stop the leak. my concern is the relatively low heat causing fumes. The unit seems to only be 1A, so...