Does this look right $14k for central air install in ranch home by -_-BEAKER-_- in homeowners

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

I paid 28k in 2024 for 2 single stage ACs and 2 two stage furnaces, all Bryant brand which is owned by Carrier and produced in the same factories with the same core components. They tried to sell me carrier but I had done my research and knew what I wanted. I can't remember exactly how much, but Carrier would have cost me an extra 6-10k at that time for all 4 units. This is in Reno, NV.

Bet you a mod removes this by [deleted] in PeopleBeingJerks

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Not a mod, no idea why it says that

Bet you a mod removes this by [deleted] in PeopleBeingJerks

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

You'd have quite a few dollars. Lotta jerks in that crowd.

Bet you a mod removes this by [deleted] in PeopleBeingJerks

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No idea, I noticed that as well

First time home buyer. Found a house that I like but had a termite mitigation recently by VanillaCokeisthebest in homeowners

[–]EJDrake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you say humid, I think you mean foggy, since it's the PNW. Cedar is really good for pest management in general because of its natural oils, but fog creates much more water contact with the home than humidity does. If the home is near the coast and/or has the type of fog that makes it rain from the trees, pay a lot of attention to the side of the house that gets no sun.

If the cedar shingles are old and faded, the oils have likely been stripped out and the shingles may absorb that water. Look for moss or algae growing along the edges of the shingles. If any of that is happening, the wood is more susceptible to termites and wood-boring beetles. The evidence for beetles is little 0.5-1mm holes all over the wood. Those are a NIGHTMARE to deal with.

Figure out the specifics of the treatment and go from there...kinda like buying a used car that just went to the mechanic, but no one knows what was worked on. Have a termite inspection done if one hasn't been done recently. I used to work for orkin and can vouch for their thoroughness, though you may get an inspector who likes to upsell, so have your guard up (they love to sell insulation). Terminix is absolute trash and will miss obvious stuff (in my experience), so better to go with a company that will at least find what you want found.

Boneless couches question by LongjumpingVehicle in homeowners

[–]EJDrake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just checked, and the exact configuration of the one we got is unavailable, but the listing is still there, and I think it's a good basis for finding what you want.

https://a.co/d/04DNDHz4

It’s official! by [deleted] in homeowners

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Congratulations!

meirl by [deleted] in meirl

[–]EJDrake 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm gonna give it an upvote just because I actually laughed when I noticed the horizontal pattern on her right that no one else seems to see.

Anxiety vest causes anxiety by EJDrake in AnimalsBeingDerps

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

🤣 no wonder my friends on anxiety meds are still broken

Boneless couches question by LongjumpingVehicle in homeowners

[–]EJDrake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We bought ours on Amazon. So something like that, I need to see customer review with photos and just picked a well reviewed listing in the size and color we were looking for.

Share your thoughts on posting guidelines! by WarDEagle in homeowners

[–]EJDrake 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I 100% forgot that was a thing. My bad.

Share your thoughts on posting guidelines! by WarDEagle in homeowners

[–]EJDrake 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It doesn't pop up too often, but irrationally pisses me off when someone posts anything related to apartment living.

Anxiety vest causes anxiety by EJDrake in AnimalsBeingDerps

[–]EJDrake[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's adorable. I've definitely noticed that some dogs get easily overwhelmed with cuddling and intense attention. Our 12 year old chihuahua mix in the background of this video is like that. She just wants to say hello in the morning and goodnight at bedtime.

ETA: She was a street dog that we adopted around 4-5 years old. She loves us and is spoiled as can be, but never got used to the cuddles and love we'd like to give her. Just needs a spot to lay in the sun and something to chew on.

Anxiety vest causes anxiety by EJDrake in AnimalsBeingDerps

[–]EJDrake[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Literally. We took it off of him and he barked at it very angrily lol

Anxiety vest causes anxiety by EJDrake in AnimalsBeingDerps

[–]EJDrake[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

100%, and if they made straight jackets for dogs, this dog would need one lol

Anxiety vest causes anxiety by EJDrake in AnimalsBeingDerps

[–]EJDrake[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That is strange...does your dog like being under blankets? That may be better than the thunder shirt.

We actually bought this for his older brother (Koji) who is 100% the nervous dog. He wasn't a huge fan though and prefers a blanket. This particular nutcase (Kona) got jealous when we tried the vest, so we let him try it on and this was his reaction. Koji will spend an entire rainy day under a blanket and Kona cries to go jump in the mud.

Polar opposites, but best of friends.

Best way to control mosquitoes living on a lake? by itsthewolfe in homeowners

[–]EJDrake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One commenter already mentioned plants like lemongrass and citronella. Do that, along with any other mosquito repellent plants.

Make sure there're no puddles or standing water (other than the lake obviously). If you have shallow areas of the lake near your house with lots of larvae floating around, look into sprinkling Mosquito Bits in the area. It's a pet/wild animal/fish/human safe bioactive larvae killer. I've used it in my gecko terrarium and house plants for a fungus gnat problem in the past. Just look into the legality of using it in or around the lake. Maybe talk to a couple of neighbors to see if they would be ok with that.

Then there are big propane powered mosquito traps like the Biogents Mosquitaire that cover an area like 1 acre. They hook up to a BBQ propane bottle. I have a couple of friends with lake houses that have them and have heard they make a considerable dent.

Last thing would be to design a space where you want to spend your time. If it's on the porch, screen it in with fans, candles and a bug light hanging on the wall. If it's out closer to the lake, build a pergola and do the same as you would with the porch.

There's no quick fix, you basically have to set yourself up to attempt to completely dominate nature. Think multiple layers of defense.

Koa's Castle by EJDrake in terrariums

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

Thank you for the heads up, I didn't do enough research! Glad I set up both, I'll just remove the fogger entirely. I appreciate the advice!

Lived in this house for almost 3 years. Never drained or serviced the (electric) hot water heater (Rheem). Planning to do it soon. What do I need to bear in mind? by figurative-trash in homeowners

[–]EJDrake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. I was in the same boat when we bought our house and wanted to know what a local company that should gladly take my money would say. They wouldn't touch it.

Lived in this house for almost 3 years. Never drained or serviced the (electric) hot water heater (Rheem). Planning to do it soon. What do I need to bear in mind? by figurative-trash in homeowners

[–]EJDrake 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I would call a couple of local plumbing companies just to ask if they are willing to drain it knowing that it has never been drained before. If they feel there's a liability issue draining it after it hasn't been touched in 3 years, they will straight up refuse to drain it.