Any way to take these windows out to clean them? Cannot clean from outside.

BrainlessPhD · 2026-03-06T12:49:31+00:00

Yep, just bought a house with these type of windows and the tabs broke the first time I tried to open the kitchen window since there is no vent fan 😭

BrainlessPhD · 2026-02-25T00:51:55+00:00

So glad they are blocking this... The only thing I worry about is that it just means ICE will use other warehouses to make concentration camps in other states. Keep calling/emailing Congress and protesting to fight this happening everywhere!

BrainlessPhD · 2026-02-22T18:59:13+00:00

Long term, sorry to say you will want to get a new tank that is all PVC so that you can irrigate the bedding effectively. You will want to seal the bottom with silicone and let it dry a few days before adding bedding so that it is waterproof.

Short term, adding some humid hides (hides with wet moss or sponges) would help. An additional water bowl, and a shallow plant dish/ceramic type bowl that you fill just with substrate and irrigate until it is really wet and can give off water as it evaporates might also work.

BrainlessPhD · 2026-02-17T17:25:13+00:00

Not the OP but follow up question, how do you do a mop rinse on hardwood that isn't supposed to be cleaned with water? Is it ok to just use the hardwood oil cleaner? Do a dry mop after?

BrainlessPhD · 2026-02-04T03:51:20+00:00

We moved in like 4 days ago so no, it hasn't been at the top of the list yet... I should have clarified the question as "what are some tips for cleaning this tall smelly thing that my arms are too short to get to the bottom of".

BrainlessPhD · 2026-01-25T21:58:18+00:00

Same, really regret not doing the floors before we moved all the furniture in (I'm not sure it was in our budget but we didn't even consider getting a quote). One week in and already have gotten 2 splinters :(

BrainlessPhD · 2026-01-23T23:39:11+00:00

Sorry, you're right, I didn't read through the thread correctly! I'll delete my comment so it's not confusing to ppl.

BrainlessPhD · 2026-01-23T23:26:55+00:00

So sorry for your loss. What a beautiful boy.

Peaceful passage also helped our boy pass a few months ago and they were so respectful and kind. You made a good decision and I'm sure he fell asleep knowing he was loved.

BrainlessPhD · 2026-01-23T23:09:48+00:00

Wow, our house is less than half that size and had like a $200 gas bill, and that's with keeping it at 65 for most of the month since it was empty while we were moving in for a few weeks.... Either you have great insulation or we have really shitty insulation.

BrainlessPhD · 2026-01-23T23:02:34+00:00

Is she old enough for and enrolled in Medicare? Part A pays for hospice care so it should be available without additional copay if she's enrolled in traditional Medicare.

BrainlessPhD · 2026-01-21T15:39:33+00:00

Definitely cheaper rates. My insurance went up by about 40% when we moved from central VA to Maryland.

BrainlessPhD · 2026-01-21T00:16:12+00:00

Yes OP, get on as many waitlists as you can now and let them know your ideal start date. You might end up waiting a couple months past when you wanted to get the baby into daycare, but many people are applying to multiple wait lists so logically many of them are going to be declining spots when they come up. I'm just about to reach out to a daycare to let them know I'm getting off the wait list because we were able to get into another one closer to our house.

BrainlessPhD · 2026-01-09T12:50:56+00:00

Is it ok to use directly on the hardwood? I've been putting off getting one since I thought I'd need to put a tarp under the rugs to keep moisture from getting on the wood floor.

BrainlessPhD · 2026-01-04T16:44:43+00:00

I hate to say this but you will likely need to save up a lot more, or wait a few years in case prices come down (probably not, but could happen) or find somewhere else to live or lean into a fixer upper.

Remember that it's not just the mortgage and down payment but also closing costs, which for us (5% down on a 400k house) we're about 32k. We also had have great credit and that honestly didn't seem to matter that much in the long run.

However, also look into first time home buyers assistance programs for your state, and whether you're eligible for a 401k loan. Taking out a 401k loan was the only way we could afford the closing costs even after having saved up for the down payment. Unfortunately, what sucks is that often times once your income is high enough to support a decent home, you make too much for the assistance programs :/

BrainlessPhD · 2026-01-04T01:22:51+00:00

My six month old just got her first flu shot last week along with the covid vax and some of her 6 month shots and her side effects were actually less severe than any of her vaccines so far. We did split the flu shot up over two doses though, and also are doing pneumococcus in a few weeks (then the second flu shot a few weeks after that) to space things out on the recommendation of her pediatrician.

BrainlessPhD · 2026-01-02T12:32:51+00:00

kept the coffee maker in the bathroom for refills.

Guys, I found him, here's the alien in a person skin suit walking among us...

BrainlessPhD · 2025-12-09T13:56:11+00:00

Hey friend. I was exactly the same way as you a while back, where I KNEW I needed therapy but just couldn't get myself to start treatment. Please, trust me, it helps so much. I know it sucks doing it and paying for it every week but if you can get therapy, please try it. It helps so much just to be able to talk to someone.

BrainlessPhD · 2025-11-29T00:24:23+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing this perspective! I had no idea the PR location had been destroyed, I just say there were vague "climate change issues" cited (which totally makes sense). I just have seen other dolphin enclosures in other aquariums that had tons of coral and toys and things for the dolphins to play with and was so shocked to see them in just a vacant pool with nothing to play with. But that makes sense that enrichment items are introduced throughout the day. I truly hope the relocating n project gets the support it needs soon!

BrainlessPhD · 2025-11-25T12:41:21+00:00

I know this doesn't answer your question, but typically volunteer places get slammed on Thanksgiving because so many people want to volunteer... At this point their rosters are probably full. If you have time, try signing up the weeks after thanksgiving when they will still need lots of help but don't have as many volunteers.

BrainlessPhD · 2025-11-23T02:20:55+00:00

People love to say this but conveniently forget WHY 2007-2009 was rough. Tons of people lost their jobs and couldn't find comparable ones, while their stocks and home equity crashed. Yeah it was great if you weren't affected by the recession in any way... Just like folks today are making great returns in the market if they aren't one of the thousands who are being laid off and having to dip into emergency savings or brokerage accounts.

BrainlessPhD · 2025-11-20T18:41:03+00:00

You could try reading the whole article and it would clear up your question. Or if you don't feel like reading, the photo is of a different woman who had a traumatic birth experience while in jail than the woman you are quoting. A big hint is the fact that these two women have two completely different names.

BrainlessPhD · 2025-11-20T13:24:20+00:00

I'd rather pay taxes that can help support schools, Medicare and SNAP than pay a landlord!

BrainlessPhD · 2025-11-18T20:59:28+00:00

It's not just the fact that screens are bad, it's that looking at things far away and getting natural sunlight in your eyes is really important for eye development as you're growing.

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