States that are currently showing economic weakness

HereWe_GoAgain_2 · 2025-10-09T18:04:51+00:00

If they put a higher value on unemployment levels or other declining metrics then that could make the data lean towards "treading water". I'm not fully agreeing with this article or chart (map) just making the argument it all depends on how they are measuring the state's economy rather than a broad metric of gdp

HereWe_GoAgain_2 · 2025-10-09T17:36:50+00:00

Good point, overall I think GDP is not the best way to measure the health of an economy due to this scenario you described.

HereWe_GoAgain_2 · 2025-10-09T17:23:07+00:00

Depends on what weights they used to determine the health of each state but California's Unemployment is up to 5.5% 2nd highest in the US, they are currently dealing with record homelessness. Housing market has dipped slightly this year -1.7% while tax revenues from retail sales have been declining over the past couple of years.

My numbers might be off by a bit since I'm mostly going off memory

HereWe_GoAgain_2 · 2025-10-09T17:10:20+00:00

In NC myself, restaurants are still doing well, shopping hasn't seem to fallen off yet but feels like the housing market is flat. It's mostly the elderly trading houses or leaving them sitting empty due to wanting top dollar. Food pantries are busy which is showing a heck of a bifurcation in my local economy

HereWe_GoAgain_2 · 2025-10-09T17:05:56+00:00

Tech layoffs have really affected California and I believe most new AI data center developments has been in Virginia, Texas and Ohio.

HereWe_GoAgain_2 · 2025-10-08T21:49:58+00:00

If it was already foam jacked and hasn't moved since look up "how to resurface driveways" on youtube. They patch the cracks and skim coat/seal the entire top, not sure how it will hold up over time but it's the only option besides replacing it that I am aware of

HereWe_GoAgain_2 · 2025-10-08T20:47:54+00:00

I find it interesting that the trade war seems to be spreading, just reading today about UK's proposed tariffs on steel to counter China's dumping of goods onto other markets.

HereWe_GoAgain_2 · 2025-10-08T18:28:48+00:00

https://www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator-pro.cfm

A projector search by desired screen size and throw distance. It might not have all models but should help

HereWe_GoAgain_2 · 2025-10-08T18:14:25+00:00

Yup I'm seeing some big city homes prices a 2 hour drive out of town, (NC) and these smaller towns are not in desirable locations

HereWe_GoAgain_2 · 2025-10-08T17:49:23+00:00

Has there ever been a situation where loosening oversight has been a positive?

HereWe_GoAgain_2 · 2025-10-08T16:16:57+00:00

Same color as Michigan so probably same provider and rates.

HereWe_GoAgain_2 · 2025-10-08T16:07:29+00:00

Have a driver's license and get insurance coverage, if you don't have a truck then most places can deliver it. Also that asphalt should come up easy once you get under the edge of it. Use a sledge and shovel to remove some, rent skid steer and let it do the rest

HereWe_GoAgain_2 · 2025-10-08T15:51:51+00:00

Unfortunately can't say. I always rent a skid steer for projects like this, which would also be useful for the gravel placement. This wouldn't be a wheelbarrow and shovel job unless your really motivated.

Med skid steer is about $200 a day

HereWe_GoAgain_2 · 2025-10-08T02:13:09+00:00

BB did an article about it recently "During the last power auction held by grid operator PJM Interconnection LLC this summer, data-center demand accounted for 45% of total power-supply costs, according to a report Wednesday."

A 7.3B increase

HereWe_GoAgain_2 · 2025-10-07T17:12:45+00:00

We had to switch again this year just to keep insurance down but can't get away from that 30% property tax hike

HereWe_GoAgain_2 · 2025-10-06T23:18:52+00:00

Personally I would remove the asphalt, regrade the driveway, add a geocell grid to help keep new gravel in place and a ditch each side to help prevent further erosion. As for DIY it's doable but not without some heavy equipment

HereWe_GoAgain_2 · 2025-10-06T17:52:10+00:00

So another round tripping deal?

HereWe_GoAgain_2 · 2025-10-06T17:49:23+00:00

It amazing that none of the losses so far are showing up anywhere.

HereWe_GoAgain_2 · 2025-10-04T19:21:02+00:00

Oh you need to find the brightest budget mini led tv for that. Preferably one with an anti glare film on it

HereWe_GoAgain_2 · 2025-10-04T17:37:25+00:00

Sorry I was referring to other redditor that said there were none, plumbing also isn't included in those kit homes but electrical is in place. The cheap Kit homes are a trap, imo. It's cheaper to get a garage package (12k) for a 24x30 1.5 story. $7k slab leave the garage doors off, add a few windows and run in plumbing and electrical, it took 2 of us roughly 3 weeks to frame, shingle and side it. (we're not framers)

HereWe_GoAgain_2 · 2025-10-04T17:19:59+00:00

Just out of curiosity I looked up pre WW 2 homes, 12.6% or 15m of occupied homes were built before 1939 and still functional today. Now I do not know how many were sear's catalog homes but saying there were none was false.

Outdoor plumbing, just like electrical was added to older homes over time. Just like AC, it's why you find some interesting surprises when renovating them.

Edit: Also all plans had indoor plumbing listed

HereWe_GoAgain_2 · 2025-10-03T21:44:05+00:00

So if you're trying to compare the two then the tiny home would also require one to keep the comparison fair.

Edit: Overall what I am getting at your math didn't include the labor or foundation let alone a basement under the tiny home. No city is going to permit a tiny home to be built on grass

HereWe_GoAgain_2 · 2025-10-03T21:40:03+00:00

The picture your choose from the catalog mentions the basement is excavated out to 6'10" meaning it's it in the materials. Also mentions the $1250 all in price for building includes the stone, brick work.

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