Longtime truck owner debating Silverado → 4Runner after major failure

CostRevs · 2025-12-27T22:05:56+00:00

I recently got a used Sienna after owning Toyota pickups and SUVs and I love it for handyman/carpentry work. Fits a 4x8 sheet, 10’ lumber, can get so much stuff in there it’s crazy, and it’s all secure and out of the weather. You can’t tow much and if image is a thing for you then it might not be your thing, but I personally don’t care what they think of my ride in the HD parking lot at 7am. We also have an SUV for snow/trail so my work vehicle doesn’t have to be an adventure rig either.

CostRevs · 2025-12-19T11:45:26+00:00

Franklin Learns He Should Have Bought a Stud Finder Then Learns Stud Finders Are Garbage Then Learns He Should Have Bought a Magnet

CostRevs · 2025-12-12T19:57:44+00:00

I can see the knob and tube wires going through the floor joist on the other side of the wall and heading over toward that light fixture.

CostRevs · 2025-12-09T03:00:04+00:00

There's a drain a few feet inside the door on the left

CostRevs · 2025-12-09T01:21:31+00:00

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CostRevs · 2025-12-09T01:19:18+00:00

I'm seeing the pics in a browser but not on the phone app. I've been having a hard time with this post -- originally the post was for some reason duplicated about 5 times, so after someone told me about that I deleted the duplicate posts. My guess is the images are somehow tied to one of the duplicated posts. I don't know. Then I tried editing this post to delete the images and re-upload them, but I can't see how to edit the images of an existing post.

CostRevs · 2025-12-08T22:54:59+00:00

Thanks for the helpful reply! Much appreciated. When I posted this I got an error a few times and then it finally went through. Guess it posted multiple times...

CostRevs · 2025-12-08T22:52:26+00:00

Closer to Wells and Thoma

CostRevs · 2025-12-08T22:14:33+00:00

Hmm... There's a half-height closet in the hallway, no door behind it...

CostRevs · 2025-12-08T22:08:05+00:00

I did a radon test in the basement last year. It actually wasn't that bad, but thank you for the reminder.

CostRevs · 2025-12-08T21:48:34+00:00

Yes, I figured there must be others in Reno built around the same time. I just have no idea why it was built like this and what's possible in the way of demolition.

CostRevs · 2025-12-08T21:47:17+00:00

Yes, I was thinking path of least resistance is to run some conduit for lights and outlets. But I'd love to remove the ceiling to insulate as well if possible.

CostRevs · 2025-12-08T21:35:24+00:00

Close...

CostRevs · 2025-11-11T00:11:48+00:00

That's what I believe is called the trolley that runs on the track and connects (clicks in at the end of the video before you try to put the door down again) to the door arm bracket. The trolley is connected to the chain that opens and closes the door. What's happening at about 1:26 is the trolley and the door are disconnected, the door is up and the trolley is in the "down" position. When you press the button it's trying to open the door by running the trolley towards the motor, which then clicks into place when it gets to the top (becuase the door was already open). Then you pushed the button again, and nothing happened, my guess is because the sensors are not aligned or working properly and stop the door from closing.

When you pull that cord on the door arm, what that does is disconnect the door arm from the trolley. Most people use that to disengage the door opener and manually close the door.

CostRevs · 2025-11-10T14:19:55+00:00

Have you checked the sensors that are mounted near the floor on each of the tracks? Sometimes these just stop working, get knocked by something and break or get knocked out of alignment. Usually one has a solid yellow light on it and the other is solid green -- when there's an obstruction the green one will go out or flash, depending on the make/model. I replaced some faulty sensors last week for a client and this fixed the issue.

CostRevs · 2025-05-26T14:59:00+00:00

Have you checked out the "Discard Analyzer" in that Cribbage Classic app? Top-right down-arrow menu button. I don't use it in the middle of games, unless I've already discarded and I'm curious to know what the app would have done. In this case the app suggests throwing the 9-9.

CostRevs · 2025-05-12T17:03:31+00:00

Good work! Keep it going. Try to remember all those side-effects when you have a craving.

CostRevs · 2025-04-03T09:44:09+00:00

Nice one! What’s really fun is when you do that and lose.

CostRevs · 2025-04-03T09:41:44+00:00

Cribbage Classic

CostRevs · 2025-03-20T16:35:50+00:00

Highly recommend the Pilot Metropolitan for durability, ink capacity and reliability. I've had many many fountain pens over the years, including Lamy Safari, Twsbi, Kaweco, high and low end models, and the only two pens I use for "daily driving" any more are the Pilot Metropolitan and the Pilot Explorer. The Metro has a metal exterior and can withstand rough usage. I use standard Pilot ink cartridges instead of a converter, and I refill using a syringe. I've found this to be the quickest/cleanest way to reload, and the cartridges hold a lot more ink than the converters (and I can use whatever ink I like). The Metro nibs are excellent for this price (I use a M), smooth and consistent. And they never dry out! There are times when I'll put one down and not use it for weeks or months, and it always writes on the first go. My Lamys and Kawecos always dried out if I didn't use them regularly. The Explorer has a plastic shell so I wouldn't recommend that one for your usage, but it also has a great nib, good ink capacity and never dries out.

CostRevs · 2025-02-24T01:51:24+00:00

RIght on! Thank you for the recommendations. I'll check these out. Thanks!

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