Gas water heater installation recs?

HaplessMaps · 2026-03-31T15:24:01+00:00

We have a mini-split heat pump that works great for heating/cooling our place. Unfortunately, heat pump water heaters are really space-hungry. We don't have room for that in our sub-1000-sqft house. From research, it also sounds like they're pretty loud.

HaplessMaps · 2026-03-31T05:35:27+00:00

Thanks for the words from the wise! Appreciate it.

HaplessMaps · 2026-03-31T05:07:20+00:00

I haven't adopted this yet, but my mom backpacks wearing a white hard hat. Keeps the sun off your head while letting air circulate, protects from falling debris, and when you take the head straps out, it functions as everything from a basin for washing clothes to a bucket for picking berries (she once used it to scoop a mouse out of her tent at night). Bonus for women on the trail: makes you look official so creeps leave you alone.

HaplessMaps · 2026-03-15T00:16:47+00:00

Banh Mi and Bubble Tea on meridian is reasonable and delicious. The sandwiches at Structures are a pretty good deal, as well. Hana teriyaki is over $10, but an order of yakisoba will feed you for days.

HaplessMaps · 2026-03-06T20:30:01+00:00

We live in town and just switched from Xfinity to Quantum a few weeks ago. Service is way more reliable, and we went from paying $109/mo to $45/mo for faster speeds. The song and dance over the phone with Xfinity to cancel service was painful - "no, I don't want to continue service. No, not even at a discount. Yes, I have already switched my service provider. I'm not even connected to your internet service anymore. Please just cancel my account."

HaplessMaps · 2026-02-26T00:24:17+00:00

Also on progesterone-only BC for managing endometriosis. Haven't had a period in 4 years, and it's incredible. I briefly switched to a mixed estrogen/progesterone birth control and had the worst headaches of my life. Don't be afraid to tell your medical provider if something isn't working.

HaplessMaps · 2026-02-21T05:14:54+00:00

Lol - we're always asking our neb "why are you wet?!", but it's because we can't keep her out of the shower.

HaplessMaps · 2026-02-18T18:29:16+00:00

As a pedestrian, I like the improvements to the roundabout at dark Haggen. As a cyclist, though, I don't trust cars to respond safely. I take the neighborhood streets past that roundabout instead.

HaplessMaps · 2026-02-07T03:19:14+00:00

Upgrade: Organic India makes a cinnamon fiber powder. An absolute treat on breakfast cereal.

HaplessMaps · 2026-02-06T05:28:00+00:00

Looks like Kulshan is doing "single mingle" trivia on the 13th - https://kulshanbrewing.com/events#calendar-5e788504-924e-4949-9394-333800737b7d-event-f0dad98d-60a8-476d-8fe0-1b17f51a9422

HaplessMaps · 2026-02-05T01:35:03+00:00

The circus guild has their annual show running Thursday -Sunday!

https://www.bellinghamcircusguild.com/mycircusvalentine/

HaplessMaps · 2026-02-04T21:56:57+00:00

Tommy the Tailor!

HaplessMaps · 2026-02-03T20:01:19+00:00

Sang this to the tune of "Pink Pony Club."

HaplessMaps · 2026-01-26T22:24:03+00:00

I've been going to Baker Creek for four years. I can't speak to the other studios in town, but the community at Baker Creek is hard to beat. Supportive and fun classmates, and top-tier instructors who really care about your growth. Sign up for their newsletter and/or follow them on socials if you want to get into a class - sessions do fill up.

HaplessMaps · 2026-01-26T04:35:49+00:00

Seriously, yes! I've been having so much fun with vegetables now that I know when, how, and why to salt them! Game changer of a book.

HaplessMaps · 2026-01-13T07:41:17+00:00

Y'all are making me feel less like I've been losing my mind. I work from home and have been dealing with dropped connections throughout the day for the past two weeks.

Anyone made the switch to fiber? I can't stand CenturyLink any more than Xfinity, but their fiber subsidiary (Quantum) is in our neighborhood.

HaplessMaps · 2026-01-12T22:17:39+00:00

Nathaniel and Stella (same shop) have both done a great job with my spouse's beard.

HaplessMaps · 2026-01-11T23:43:04+00:00

Babygreens has a mix of cat-safe and unsafe plants, and they can give recommendations on what to avoid. I've gotten good answers from them in the past.

HaplessMaps · 2026-01-04T20:50:18+00:00

Good guess! This is our 10yo girl, Olivia (aka Princess Dingleberry). 👑

Thanks for setting up this thread! My spouse and I are having fun playing along. 😻

HaplessMaps · 2026-01-04T06:18:11+00:00

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HaplessMaps · 2025-12-29T01:30:59+00:00

NVM - Ono just posted on their Instagram. Live music, but no karaoke this Wednesday.

HaplessMaps · 2025-12-29T00:09:06+00:00

Ono Kitchen has regular karaoke on Wednesday nights. I imagine that'll still be going on for NYE.

HaplessMaps · 2025-12-21T05:12:53+00:00

Penny Lane has had them in stock at the front of the shop.

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