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    energy usage calculation for home cooling

    That's good to know, I'll have to consider plugs. Not certain but the existing grass I believe is Bermuda. Our realtor mentioned Zoysia being a potential issue with ticks, but I assume that may be specific to highly wooded lots. The yard is nearly 1/2 an acre so that would be quite a few plugs...
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    energy usage calculation for home cooling

    I'm relocating to eastern AL in about a month, now under contract on our new home there. I'll be curious to see how cooling costs look in the dead of summer. House is a 3,000 sq.ft. ranch that was built in 2024 with spray foam insulation for walls and roof. I'm going to have to take all that I...
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    Dear stranger, thanks for the great dog. [Shelter dogs are great.]

    Non shedding is a big part of it. If I could have picked a purebred Standard Poodle at a shelter I would have, but they don't exist.
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    Greater Denver economy still rocking (outside of real estate)

    Denver and Castle Rock are overpopulated, so yeah there's always going to be full parking lots and restaurants.
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    Outstanding budget shower design

    I don't see why reaching an arm in and turning the shower valve on, letting it warm up, then stepping in is an issue that needs to be solved with an opposite wall location for the valve from the head.
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    first home purchase, with fiancee

    He's talking about not maxing out your "budget" given by the bank on the house since they'll always approve you for more than you should spend.
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    *Investors Blog*

    If I could opt out at this point, agree to zero benefits and accept my losses of what was paid in up to this point I would jump. Of course, a pipe dream.
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    U-BOX Pods for moving - any experience?

    That is great info. Appears that I'll be making a cross country move within the next 2 months. I know a guy that my parents have used that will fly him and at least one other out to you, gets a deal on a Penske, and will load, drive, unload, return the truck and then fly himself back home. All...
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    *Investors Blog*

    If anyone is planning contrary to this that is a concern in and of itself, and far more concerning than worrying about investment mix. At 36, I'm operating under the assumption that at best my SS will be highly eroded and/or deferred, if I receive anything at all.
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    U-BOX Pods for moving - any experience?

    So, containers a better option vs a plethora of same-size boxes? Curious on cost. Ease of loading with the containers I can see, although they'll end up heavier than individual boxes.
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    Spirit Airlines shuts down at 3am est May 2nd

    Delta includes a carry on with their basic fare as well. I fly Allegiant often, and the non-stop is great but obviously it's only an option if your city pairings and dates/times work out as they leave no choice in most cases.
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    Setting up Hunting PGJ sprinkler head

    I think OP meant Hunter, not Hunting. My Toro heads work the same except left arc stop is fixed and right is adjustable. Getting a WiFi controller so you can do everything from anywhere in your yard is the way to go.
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    *Investors Blog*

    Same...just moved some from FTEC to FSELX. Too good to pass up.
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    I think my fleet is expanding...again. Not sure what to buy next.

    Interesting...I wonder if it's a Y8 issue then. I've never heard of the previous gen SOHC versions having any issues. I have over 100k on mine with the last 30k miles being severe service and I have no issues.
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    Lets talk about new vehicles

    Concur. They somehow figure out a way to make them even uglier with every generation, at least for the Forester and Outback.
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    I think my fleet is expanding...again. Not sure what to buy next.

    Honda's DI J series is not susceptible to carbon build-up issues like other DI only engines. Not saying it won't happen, but I've never heard of anyone needing a valve cleaning on these and they've been in use for over a decade now. The timing belt is a nothing burger given its change interval.
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    New 2027 VW Atlas

    The EA888 is easily tuned, even with a piggyback box if an ECU flash is a concern. Can easily pick up an extra 30+hp/30+ tq which would come in helpful given its a porker relative to the other vehicles that VAG uses the 2.0 in. This arguably makes it more desirable than the VR6 option if you are...
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    House main drain clogged 2 days after new roof.

    Why is your floor drain under a wall!?!
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    If applying for jobs, here is a tip

    I dunno, if you were a potential employer of @Zee09 and read the first sentence of the first post in the "Lets talk about new vehicles" thread, what would your hiring decision be? 🤣
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    Would your favorite car dealer wholesale a car for you?

    I have no personal interest in a Fit either, but narrow is great for saving garage space and wind/road noise matters little if it's being purchased for city use and not interstate cruising.
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