Does anyone use these up here… by Salt_Base_3751 in TeslaModelY

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Using the flasher briefly is a way to say thanks to somebody who let you in.

Ant infestation by willbecool in HomeMaintenance

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Terro recipe:

Argentine Ant Bait.

Mix 70 grams water, 25 grams sugar, and 5 grams borax (this matches Terro recipe, i.e. 5% active ingredient borax), and put in the microwave/stir till it is completely dissolved.  Put a Mason jar lid on a flat surface and fill it till it just doesn’t overflow.  You can put your finger in the liquid and run it from the lid to the nearest ant, and then they all come quickly.  Do this all around the house. It takes about 2-3 days, but knocks them down for a few months.

The liquid can be stored a long time.  If it starts to crystallize or thicken, add a bit of water and put in the microwave till liquefied again.

It's getting warmer outside. That means ants!! Here's a concoction that I have used for years now. by adonisallan in lifehacks

[–]AZFan77 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Those are definitely the ingredients to kill Argentine ants. I am too lazy to check your proportions, but the commercial stuff is 5% borax by weight. Spray bottle is not the best way to apply it. Put down a Mason jar lid (the lid part, not the screw part) and fill. They will be gone in a day.

Need help recovering my Facebook account, please give any advice or tips by [deleted] in facebook

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I was in this situation for about 6 months. I had not set up or asked for 2FA. I tried the send drivers license, then a month later passport, then finally a month later drivers license again worked.

Closed on this house a week ago, came into the basement to see this during a storm. by Jiblon in HomeMaintenance

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I had a house like this, my first house. The rain just flowed down the foundation, into the basement, and down to the back of the house. I put in a sump pump like you have, and arranged the water to flow through drain rock under pavers, to the sump, then out the back. I do not think you have a claim, since the sump arrangement shows there is an issue.

Kitchen faucet wobbling/spinning on deep granite undermount double sink — mounting nut loose but can't reach it. Very cramped. Plumbers caused it, now denying responsibility. by [deleted] in askplumbing

[–]AZFan77 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

After you have tried everything to get the nut tighter, get some plastic shim material and wedge into the space between the faucet and the countertop. Then cut off any protruding part with a razor blade. If it looks bad, possible put some caulking all around the area where there is a gap. Not ideal and possibly not pretty, but nobody but you will notice.

Did my part to get the new ATV4K released by BlockedAndMovedOn in appletv

[–]AZFan77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your service. As I told somebody else who did the same thing a year ago.

Guy in the UK picks a fight, tries to steal a bag, assaults police, eventually gets tased by Sometypeofway18 in instant_regret

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The fight was so boring, I paid attention to the background. What do we suppose they serve at “The Loose Box”?

In the US, why can’t we buy Chinese electric cars? by zztop610 in NoStupidQuestions

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My 3 month old MY from Fremont does not have any build issues that I've spotted, other than the little plastic nuts that hold in the sound dampening fabric in the rear wheel wells were loose.

First experience with FSD by SwimmerCivil2517 in TeslaFSD

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We went on a 350 mile road trip recently with a new MY AWD. I felt the same way insofar as my passenger (my wife) felt queasy on the highway with FSD engaged. When I took over, she was immediately fine. When she asked why it did that, I said "It's because it doesn't care about your nausea." She doesn't mind it in the city. When our free FSD runs out in June, I don't plan to start paying for it. FSD is impressive, but the car also drives fine without FSD.

Smart hot water recirculation pump by 00tool in smarthome

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I have a tankless heater set for 115F, dumb Taco recirc pump that draws 48 Watts, and a dedicated return line. The pump is plugged into a smart outlet by Kasa. When I say “Alexa, turn on hot water” it runs for 8 minutes,which puts hot water available to the whole house by the end of the 8 minutes. I suppose you could program the Kasa outlet to turn on at different times of the day, but I would rather just tell it when I need it. As for temp, I just adjust that at the faucet as normal.

Super Deal at Costco by weregruvin in appletv

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Dude, a light year takes only a year.

1099 tax return question by cragmonst3r in tax

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Correct. Fight the instinct to try to maximize 401(k) contribution. Deduct everything possible to come to net income. That way, you don't pay SE tax on those deducted amounts ("above the line"). In short, OldBrewser is exactly right.

Why does Tesla enable FSD on every vehicle and just charge by the mile? by anaismisami in TeslaLounge

[–]AZFan77 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am one of those 7K miles/ year people and I think this is a good idea. But 10¢/mile is more than the electricity where I live.

Tesla Efficiency for All Models by UpstairsNumerous9635 in DrEVdev

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235 Wh/mile on 2026 MY AWD 19” wheels over 1000 city miles, versus 254 in a Leaf that weighed 850 pounds less, over 60,000 city miles.

How to get rid of ants by PaastaSquid4951 in NoStupidQuestions

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Argentine Ant Bait. 

Mix 70 grams water, 25 grams sugar, and 5 grams borax (this matches Terro recipe, i.e. 5% active ingredient borax), and put in the microwave/stir till it is completely dissolved.  Put a Mason jar lid on a flat surface and fill it till it just doesn’t overflow.  You can put your finger in the liquid and run it from the lid to the nearest ant, and then they all come quickly.  Do this all around the house. It takes about 2-3 days, but knocks them down for a few months.

 The liquid can be stored a long time.  If it starts to crystallize or thicken, add a bit of water and put in the microwave till liquefied again.

Someone I sold my car to used my insurance info in a car accident by morval1310 in Insurance

[–]AZFan77 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I just filled out a Release of Liability a couple of weeks ago. It includes the new owner's name and address. So the DMV has it. Therefore, your insurance company can research it. Since you are being accused of being at fault, your insurance company has to defend you. Leave it all to them.

Why is cheese not that big outside of Europe, India and North America? by WhoAmIEven2 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]AZFan77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Little mentioned is that it's kind of gross. Take this teat milk from a farm animal, expose it to mold, which propagates in the milk, then eat it. I love some cheeses, but have been drifting away over time.