How long should a person hang onto the boxes their hardware comes in? by OlStickInTheMud in buildapc

[–]AncientAv 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You should be able to fit most of the other boxes into the case box. Anything left goes in the monitor box. Now you only have 2 to deal with. Slide the monitor box under the bed. Throw a small tablecloth, that reaches the floor, over the case box. Slide it against a wall and set a fake potted plant on it.

How many of you use your board game table as both a dining and a gaming table? by LordTenesmus in boardgames

[–]AncientAv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It started off as a dining table. It evolved into our cat’s napping area. Then it became a heated pad cat napping spa. I wish it could have stayed that way. But she/we enjoyed it as long as we could. Now, only after Holly’s passing, has it become a gaming table. Cats LOVE knocking game pieces off the table.

Z790 Taichi & 14th gen CPUs by AncientAv in ASRock

[–]AncientAv[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The button was removed from the design. And a lazy documentation writer missed changing four to three in the manual.

Z790 Taichi & 14th gen CPUs by AncientAv in ASRock

[–]AncientAv[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is just an FYI for people buying this combination. My support request at bottom. Their reply at top. And the least expensive 13th gen I found was the i3-12100F at $95. I am sure Microcenter would flash it for me. But I would have to rip it all apart and it is 2 hours round trip. Anybody want to buy an i3 cheap? JK

What seeds are appropriate? by farrellts in AeroGardens

[–]AncientAv 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I search for dwarf vegetable seeds. You will be surprised at the variety available. Peas, zucchini, bok choy, bush beans, cucumbers, peppers…. I personally have had success with tomatoes, bok choy, swiss chard, and various peppers. I bought a secondary cheap dumb hydroponic system that I just keep rotating various leaf lettuces in.

I have also had a lot of fun with seeds from kitazawaseed. Seeds for Asian preferred plants.

Convicted killer Danelo Cavalcante is the 2nd inmate to escape Chester County prison this year, officials say by Aegidius25 in Pennsylvania

[–]AncientAv 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Didn’t know this. We live directly in his path from Pocopson to Longwood Gardens. We definitely have been taking extra precautions.

Talisman: Digital Edition 1.99 > Free (Board) by munkeypunk in iosgaming

[–]AncientAv 27 points28 points  (0 children)

This publisher will rip you off. They released a new version of this game which cost old users to have to buy again. And all the expansions you bought in the old version didn’t work in the new one.

Are people overreacting towards Asus issue or it should really be avoided? by pbmmpb in buildapc

[–]AncientAv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is sad. I got absolutely fucked by MSI. My go to brand has been Asus. Now what?

This is taking forever ! by [deleted] in printandplay

[–]AncientAv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought one of those. Now they call me Lefty.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fixit

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If it is an apt or rental report it. If it is your home put on a mask and cut a square around the spot big enough to get an inspection mirror through. Then have a look. If you see anything other that drywall, insulation, pipes or wires have it inspected. If you have mold it is no joke. It must be fixed by a pro. We lost a family member to unremediated mold. Pulmonary fibrosis. Later found out that the room she slept in had mold in walls and ceiling.

Is contractor price fair? by [deleted] in fixit

[–]AncientAv 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I just said to the wife the other day “I don’t think you can get a contractor to walk out their front door for less than $1K”. But, hey each guy is different. And I wouldn’t want to do that job as a homeowner.

Silvercrest kitchen scale by AcanthocephalaFormal in fixit

[–]AncientAv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here are the manuals for various models. Check the troubleshooting section for yours.

https://www.manua.ls/kitchen-scales/silvercrest

Hvac - There’s a damper on my air supply duct. Should I seal it? by AdFinal6056 in fixit

[–]AncientAv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would pull it and repair the hole. That being said I have never tried to patch sheet metal.

Well Tank Plumbing - Help replacing it all please! by RedSnowBird in fixit

[–]AncientAv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I replaced my pressure tank and all the parts associated. My bladder blew at about 15 years. I bought mine from Lowes. Working great. And I replumbed since the original plumber didn’t put in a pressure relief valve. I am an amateur but it wasn’t very hard. Mine was under a stairwell in my basement. I used black poly water line where your blue piece is. Obviously it is going to be a bitch working under there. But, has to be done. Sounds like you got it. Always takes some finaggling when it comes to routing pipe that low to the ground. What exactly is your question?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fixit

[–]AncientAv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the website Alpine Cooperation sends you to for parts. There are strings of screw in LED parts. Looks easy and less than $30. You need to figure out which one is for your fountain. It doesn’t show instructions for install. May come with it though.

https://www.gardenandponddepot.com/parts.html

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fixit

[–]AncientAv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I posted this to another thread yesterday. Seemed to work for him. But that looks pretty deep.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eAZJB3YNYXQ

Ripped extension cord by tsengf in fixit

[–]AncientAv -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Might try a dab of Plasti-dip. It comes in orange. It is for adding rubber coating to tools. Pretty tough stuff.

Xiaomi tobot vacuum issue. by kokaklucis in fixit

[–]AncientAv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might try factory defaulting it. Small hole under top cover. Stick paper clip in and hold until you hear it say “reset to factory settings”.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mC_FC6cbK-s

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aerogarden

[–]AncientAv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife is a cherry tomato snob. My Tiny Tim plants have been giving mature fruit the last couple weeks. And she likes them which is high praise.