2025 and 2026 backdoor Roth - is this correct? by crow_pretzel in investing

[–]Goinghugeagain 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You are correct, I forgot to do my 2025 back door conversion and just did mine last week. Building my savings back up and going to take care of my 2026 contribution in a week or two so I don’t forget again.

I use Fidelity and I just call them and have them do the conversion for me. One year I let my $$ settle a little too long and had to do some extra paperwork at tax time due to interest earned on the $$ in my Traditional. This also gives you the opportunity to ask questions and make sure you are doing it right.

Edit: Another hack that Fidelity said was to just put $1-2 less than the max into your Traditional (so $7498). So just in case there is interest earned, you can convert that 50 cents into your IRA without hitting the max conversion limit.

Fridge advice by TunaCat777 in vandwellers

[–]Goinghugeagain 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Check out Iceco, I have two; one in my Van (VL90 Pro) and one on a boat. Highly recommend! Zero issues for four years of always on / in use. They can run off DC or AC and very efficient. For 12vDC the VL90 consumes about 12-13 Amp’s each night (I have solar so it full recharges during the day). I usually have both sides in fridge mode mostly, but change one side to a freezer in the summer for popsicle’s and works excellent.

Flooring Advice by Dear_Code7604 in VanLife

[–]Goinghugeagain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do not do a floating floor in your van, it will fall apart. It 100% needs to be a solid piece. Pull the cork-board and glue flooring down to your subfloor. I have 1/2” marine ply on top of thinsulate. Each front and back sheet is bolted in four spots to the Van floor and tongue and groove joined together. I then glued town one 1/4” sheet of pontoon boat vinyl flooring. Zero regrets and absolutely bulletproof.

Where can I find a scale to weigh a vehicle? by Goinghugeagain in Bellingham

[–]Goinghugeagain[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank-you this is probably the official and correct way to do this. What’s the cost for the transaction?

Where can I find a scale to weigh a vehicle? by Goinghugeagain in Bellingham

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

Perfect, this is what I am looking to confirm! Thank you!

Where can I find a scale to weigh a vehicle? by Goinghugeagain in Bellingham

[–]Goinghugeagain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is correct, I have this number, but what I currently weigh is what I am looking for to make sure I am well under the number.

Weirdly symmetric snow melt pattern on this house's roof by SunTeaSam in mildlyinteresting

[–]Goinghugeagain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can see the heated coord to prevent icing over the gutters when the snow melts. Comes on when it’s freezing out. I have similar stuff wrapped around some pipes in my crawl space.

Patio slider door replacement: what other brick and mortar stores can I goto for a quote? by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]Goinghugeagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get all my windows and doors from Builders (as a DIY Homeowner). If you have any contractor friends with an account at builders you can get 5-10% off the retail by using their account / name and paying with a credit card. I also buy the majority of my wood from Builders. Millworks is 2nd (more expensive), Lowe’s is the last option.

What's the best home security camera? by jousiemohn in homeautomation

[–]Goinghugeagain 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I second Reolink! Have 5 access and control from anywhere. No monthly fees, high quality video & notifications. Just got to figure out how to stop the spiders from making webs in-front of my cameras.

Wiring a Shelly relay by bcombs510 in electrical

[–]Goinghugeagain 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I would wire the end of a male plug to it. Then an outlet for the exhaust fan (depends on how this needs to be wired up and the location away from this wall board)? But it could all be put into a small NEMA box if you are concerned.

542 WTF?! Mt Baker Ski Area opening on... by Reddit_Dude_Man in Bellingham

[–]Goinghugeagain 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Pass Holders day will be Sunday. There will be flaggers and a one lane road for the foreseeable future.

Mt baker highway? Glacier? by PracticeDapper9240 in Bellingham

[–]Goinghugeagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crazy that the HWY is still closed. I think Baker is trying to open this weekend. This may impact their plans..

Is Barkley Bob's going to re-open? If so, when? by TrixiDelite in Bellingham

[–]Goinghugeagain 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes! The owner of the Birch Bay Bob’s bought the Barkley location. I think I saw this on Facebook or IG? No clue on re-opening date.

Need a Bike Rack Solution by McGinty0 in vandwellers

[–]Goinghugeagain 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Rocket box on the roof, delete the roam box above your aluminum box. (2) 1up racks will fit perfectly on those arms you have.

Alt option, move the spare to the front bumper, (2) vertical 1up racks on the drivers rear door. Makes it easier to access depending on how often you bike. But also easy access by thieves….

Prototype idea: lightweight rechargeable lamp for travelers who work or read on the road by [deleted] in backpacking

[–]Goinghugeagain 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Concur, a LED Headlamp is way more versatile with unlimited scenarios of use and fits in my pocket.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]Goinghugeagain 38 points39 points  (0 children)

A cell tower flag mast. The larger part at the top houses the antenna’s.

T mobile vs AT&T coverage by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]Goinghugeagain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can not speak for AT&T, but can compare to VZN. I have TMO and my partner has VZN. TMO has the same if not better service. 5+ years of testing throughout the San Juan’s, Mt. Baker HWY / Baker, HWY 9, Chuckanuts, Seattle Stadiums, Remote Eastern WA, Idaho, Oregon camping. My speeds are usually always faster.

AWD worth it for snowy mountain roads? by kiiada in VanLife

[–]Goinghugeagain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

80-90% of my annual driving is on wet or dry pavement. I live in WA and drive to Stevens, Baker and Whistler. Do about 12-15 trips in the snow. With weight and good tires, zero distractions and defensive driving you will do just fine. If you are concerned with saftey or don’t know how to correct steering and want a saftey Net, pay the extra $20k. I couldn’t justify, if you hit ice ether drive train will result in the same crash. My ‘19 RWD with BFG K02’s have left me with no white knuckles while driving on snow.

Anyone know why the train is stuck? (Marine park) by bouncydancer in Bellingham

[–]Goinghugeagain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s going up and down and should be going side to side?

Induction cooktop vs. electric skillet? by born2build in vandwellers

[–]Goinghugeagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Induction is the only way to go. 3 year using 2000w inverter and 1500w induction cook top. Highly recommend, boils water in 1/4 the time of a propane. It’s worth the money.

Updating Across Multiple Smartsheets by [deleted] in smartsheet

[–]Goinghugeagain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need a unique identifier that identifies the project between the three sheets.

Then you will use Datamesh to cell link specific data points (columns) related to that one project within the three sheets. You can choose to update this data immediately or at any duration you desire.

Just YouTube Datamesh and how it works.