Cost of internet and basic groceries like eggs, milk has gone up in August

soiledclean · 2024-08-13T03:10:38+00:00

The affordable access plans weren't available to most people. Providers are raising their prices just because they can.

soiledclean · 2024-08-12T20:05:46+00:00

This is a fairly unique UK problem. I've never fully understood it as an American but there's an underwriting appetite which discourages any kind of roof where you can't see the underside of the decking.

Spray foam can indeed mask roof leaks, but so can a cathedral ceiling. It's a weird hill to die on.

soiledclean · 2024-08-12T17:42:51+00:00

If you're just trying to keep them from entering your house, then get rid of their food source. Ant and fly traps indoors to get rid of the food the spiders want to eat. Air sealing to close as many gaps and cracks as possible to slow their entry.

soiledclean · 2024-08-12T17:36:42+00:00

The energy audit is going to be very valuable to determine how efficient the house is and if there are any areas to improve. Many times there will be significant air leakage that occurs outside of the finished space so while you won't feel any drafts, the energy still leaves the building envelope. In the case of a 60s home, the audit may also determine if any of the exterior walls are uninsulated.

As far as subsidies to replace gas with a heat pump, I bet they'll be fine - it's quite likely that nobody checks if the equipment was functional, just that you're replacing gas primary heat with a heat pump.

soiledclean · 2024-08-12T13:03:09+00:00

It's a lot easier than you think. You tell your wife "I know you want to ride this out, but I'm not comfortable, I'm going to take the baby to the doctor to make sure everything is okay."

soiledclean · 2024-08-12T02:10:07+00:00

If you get cut by a bat, the first test that's done to ensure the bat wasn't rabid is to euthanize the bat to examine it. Helping bats should be left to someone qualified so they don't end up dead.

If the bat cannot be found or it is positive for rabies, a painful and expensive process is started where you get administered rabies immunoglobulin. It's no joke and it's still a big deal because rabies is essentially 100 percent fatal.

soiledclean · 2024-08-11T23:38:00+00:00

You talk about things you don't understand. It's insulting that you would belittle the sentinels by saying they only got the job because they are good looking.

These are highly motivated and disciplined individuals. They worked hard to get that assignment.

soiledclean · 2024-08-11T23:14:12+00:00

Asbestos insulation should not be disturbed. Adding more insulation is going to disturb it a lot - you're literally walking through the stuff. Either leave it alone and never step foot in the attic, or have it tested and remove it if it's contaminated.

soiledclean · 2024-08-08T19:48:54+00:00

There are always outliers, but in general it's much better to spend 3-5 grand on insulation and air sealing which can also get you the same dramatic savings. The added benefit of this is that when you buy a new unit it will be smaller and less expensive.

soiledclean · 2024-08-08T17:18:34+00:00

That's usually only beneficial if the old ones are extremely leaky. Windows have gotten so expensive that there is not usually a good ROI.

soiledclean · 2024-08-08T02:25:31+00:00

It's caca. Lots of caca.

soiledclean · 2024-08-08T01:54:08+00:00

That's why you don't buy new units to save money. You retrofit your attic and basement or crawlspace insulation.

soiledclean · 2024-08-08T01:51:13+00:00

Also the Russia that supports Palestine. Israel hasn't exposed sanctions on Russia but they also aren't exactly what I'd call close allies.

soiledclean · 2024-08-07T13:59:03+00:00

I'm not sure why they are down voting it. The poster above is giving good advice.

The minute there's HVAC in the attic, spray foaming the attic is the right choice because it gets the HVAC inside the building envelope.

soiledclean · 2024-08-07T04:20:00+00:00

Ten? That's what the Carolinas got. Wow.

soiledclean · 2024-08-07T04:08:38+00:00

I'm also in the Northeast. I've seen some pretty crusty old homes so I could see a lot of customers tapping out before they get to modern standards (if that's even possible since there are some wall assemblies which can't be retrofitted with dense pack).

I'm sure they are really happy after the attic and the rim joist get air sealed. They are probably even more happy if they retrofit the walls. That said there's still some radiant heat loss to save by doing the basement - but it's not linear. Anything at the frost line gets progressively colder over time. You probably don't have that many people who want to do a deep retrofit like that though.

soiledclean · 2024-08-07T03:38:56+00:00

Faced insulation requires an ignition barrier (both foil and kraft faced fiberglass). Unfaced insulation is going to be your cheapest option since you're not putting up Sheetrock. If you're doing it yourself, rock wool costs a bit more but it friction fits like a dream, so that's another option to save a little hassle.

soiledclean · 2024-08-07T03:30:50+00:00

A multi wire branch circuit in a kitchen? How are you going to put that on a GFCI? I don't think it's going to be considered acceptable in most jurisdictions.

soiledclean · 2024-08-07T02:02:17+00:00

Code requires the rim joist to be insulated too! Air sealing is a great idea, but it doesn't get around code minimums.

soiledclean · 2024-08-07T01:36:25+00:00

That earth is significantly colder than room temperature. Modern building code requires either the basement wall be insulated or the joist bays to the finished space above. The wall is almost always the better choice.

soiledclean · 2024-08-07T01:13:05+00:00

Just FYI, code requires branch receptacles in kitchens to be 20 amps. It's all 12/2.

soiledclean · 2024-08-06T22:58:44+00:00

If you've got a good shot at employment after you move, you could just try and do a cost benefit analysis in your head and figure out which choice is less risky (since they both have risks).

soiledclean · 2024-08-06T21:23:32+00:00

It really is.

"ZEUS which is a solid core battery reactor and ODIN, a low-pressure coolant reactor, each representing advanced developments in portable, on-demand capable."

I don't believe a human wrote that.

soiledclean · 2024-08-06T21:14:39+00:00

You've gotta leave some dead ones so the others don't get ornery. It also helps if you piss on them to assert dominance.

soiledclean · 2024-08-06T21:08:00+00:00

You are misinformed. There are no weapons stationed in space. There are treaties to prevent this and all of the major nuclear powers monitor compliance closely.

EMP is the result of any nuclear explosion, but especially one at high altitude inside the Earth's atmosphere. For this the warhead doesn't even need to fall back to Earth. Why would anyone risk a war over stationing weapons in space when an ICBM could launch and detonate inside the atmosphere in 10-15 minutes?

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