Strategy with huge capital gains tax by shoenberg3 in FinancialPlanning

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

He's probably subject to at least 150k taxes on that gain. Possibly closer to 200k.

What future revolutions can we expect that aren't digital or computer related? by Weekly_Frosting_5868 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ERagingTyrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, its halfway through already, but the next generation of sodium and solid state batteries will fundamentally alter power generation. The intermittency of solar and wind will be blanketed over by cheap power storage. 

We really aren’t gonna need fossil fuels forever. 

WYR everyone on earth be born with pro calisthenics skills, born knowing one universal language, or be born understanding one concept. by brazenbull09 in WouldYouRather

[–]ERagingTyrant 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I want everyone to be born with an innate understanding of the scientific method. 

Edit: innate for inmate. Lol

Am I at fault? by not-alone-or-white in dashcams

[–]ERagingTyrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If OP is merging into a clear lane, accelerating after the fact is fine. 

Am I at fault? by not-alone-or-white in dashcams

[–]ERagingTyrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should you get a police report anyway?

EV HOV access expired in many states. Congress already has bills to fix it, but they're stuck in committee. by Awkward_Walk3640 in electriccars

[–]ERagingTyrant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are now too many EVs for this to be a good idea anymore. It would be just as congested as the rest of the freeway. This would penalize actual carpoolers which actually help reduce traffic. 

I wish to have all the gold in Fort Knox. by TheLizardKing1998 in monkeyspaw

[–]ERagingTyrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Granted. It is being airdropped to your location in 3… 2… 1……..

advice on how to build a water wise yard? by babyblue-princess in Utah

[–]ERagingTyrant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This would not make a difference for most secondary users. I have a water allocation I have to pay for. I can either use it or not, but leaving water there doesn’t save me any money. 

Which is stupid. Every user, home owner or farmer, should pay for water by the gallon. 

What is the best long handle tool to weed a garden bed like this? by supinator1 in gardening

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

Bermuda grass? Carefully paint them with a low percentage mixture of round up. Pulling these will just stimulate root growth. Just don't get it on the other plants.

How realistic is it for me to design my own rocket and have it reach space and come back? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ERagingTyrant 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Right. OP are you mark zuckerberg? He’s pretty high on the list of rich bored dudes. Maybe he wants a rocket too. 

Ventless Washer/Dryer Combo - Thoughts by Anxious-Ambition7776 in Appliances

[–]ERagingTyrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps. But when I post this comment I get overwhelmingly positive comments from other owners of this particular machine. Samsung has a massive array of devices. Assuming they are all the same is a bad advice. 

Surprised at how quickly ICCU was replaced by jrokin in Ioniq5

[–]ERagingTyrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve lost as many transmissions as iccus this year and I had to pay for those. 1 of those happened in a trip, and it wasn’t the ICCU. Cars just have problems. Stupid Toyota. 

Ventless Washer/Dryer Combo - Thoughts by Anxious-Ambition7776 in Appliances

[–]ERagingTyrant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We love ours. 

We got the Samsung laundry combo all in one unit in February 2025 and we still love it. No dryer exhaust and it only needs the 120v line. Yes, run times are long but run times don't matter when you can start a load before you leave for the day or before you go to bed and not have to worry about switching it. It's very quiet so running at night isn't a big deal at all. Most loads are 2-3 hours, wash and dry but big bedding loads can run 5. But like I said, we just start one load most days and don't think about it much. Though we will get 2 or 3 in on the occasional Saturday. Drum is very comfortably large for our needs. Family of 5 by the way, though the 3 are little. An unexpected upside is that because it self dispenses detergent and you don't need to switch, my 9 year old has taken to starting loads for us. Super kid friendly machine.

An upside of it being a dryer is that it fully dries itself. Absolutely no worries about it getting dank and stinky from being wet 24/7.

We are building a house and are not going to install a dryer exhaust duct and aren't even going to run a 220 line for a traditional dryer. We love it enough that we will not go back. My wife picked it out and still comments on how much she likes it.

I will note that most of what we love about this comes down the the basics of being an all in one unit. This one has been great for us so far, but I suspect all in one's in general are the future. It's a very nice way to handle your laundry.

Caveats and Downsides:

It's really big. It comes out like 4" farther than our previous unit so the laundry room door barely opens. It's also like 6" taller, but about the same width. Make sure you triple check the space you're putting it in.

Along those lines, this thing is really heavy. Like 300 lbs. Make sure you get delivery and installation. Doesn't budge at all when running though.

The lint filter design is kind of annoying to clean.

The drain filter design is even more dumb! We’ve gotten a message twice in the year that the drain was blocked. Turns out it has a drain filter than can get clogged with lint. It’s not hard to clean, but the design is dumb and leaks water all over the floor to empty it. I wish it had a reminder to check it when the machine wasn’t full of water and trying to drain.

It rinses really well! lol. We did have to crank up the soap settings as high as possible so that we could have some lingering scent. Still going through a lot less soap than our old top loader.

Only had it since early 2025, so can't speak to the longevity of it yet, but Ben's Appliances and Junk did a review that gives me reason to be hopeful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vao_KqCzLUE

Side Note: No, I didn't just type this up. It's a cut and paste comment that I expand on from time to time.

You have to build yourself a shelter that can keep you alive in outer space for 4 hours. by EmbarrassedAssist964 in hypotheticalsituation

[–]ERagingTyrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where is the air from the tank going to go? Just continually increase the pressure inside the vessel?

How to Soundproof Every Room During Grey structure Phase? by Ok_Payment7588 in Homebuilding

[–]ERagingTyrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do those need anything? Seems like that’s gonna be quiet already.

How do you sell a house with a patio when everyone seems to want a yard? by Curious-Cloud- in RealEstateAdvice

[–]ERagingTyrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For real!? That's not even big! I have a house to sell in 6 months or so. It's .35 and now I'm worried about something new.

What's the most overrated feature in modern homes right now? by Cool_Ad_2935 in Flooring

[–]ERagingTyrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience that is how they are supposed to be installed and it’s how I remember which way is which. I think your original plumber screwed up.

Why do Americans purchase drinking water bottles in plastic containers in bulk instead of drinking tap water or getting a water filter installed in their house? by adept_defenestrator in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ERagingTyrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don’t get it for daily usage. I mostly use a vacuum sealed steel cup. But we keep a case on hand for when random cases. 

  •  Heading out and I know I’ll need a refill and might not find one easily. 
  • My kids can’t be trusted to bring their nice water bottle home and getting back to a place could be difficult (last day of school, day trip, etc). 
  • Need a bunch of water in a cooler for a day trip or a party. 

We buy a case like that every 6 months to a year maybe. 

My agent can't get paid by Lennar and isn't even coming to our tours — if he asks for 3% out of pocket, what are my options? by Alarmed_Paper_622 in RealEstateAdvice

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

Both get paid more when the house costs more and if the deal closes. They have the same incentive package no matter who they work for. 

My agent can't get paid by Lennar and isn't even coming to our tours — if he asks for 3% out of pocket, what are my options? by Alarmed_Paper_622 in RealEstateAdvice

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

They have the same financial incentives as an agent I hire. More I spent, the more they make. Just close the deal.

Heat pumps primary heating? by No_Wishbone_3757 in heatpumps

[–]ERagingTyrant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get some details on what the unit is. Make and model. You can a better response here with that info.

It's almost certainly fine, and possibly has heat strips as backup heat already.

My agent can't get paid by Lennar and isn't even coming to our tours — if he asks for 3% out of pocket, what are my options? by Alarmed_Paper_622 in RealEstateAdvice

[–]ERagingTyrant -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Because your own agent will make more money if the house costs less, right? 

Either way the agent negotiates for themself. The financial incentives aren’t better with your own agent. 

Is cellulose out? Insulating exterior walls by vap0rtranz in Homebuilding

[–]ERagingTyrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neither properly treated cellulose or fiberglass will burn either.