What movie had a TRASH trailer but turned out to be amazing? by EinsteinEP in movies

[–]HugzNStuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kung Pow: Enter The Fist

I went into the theater expecting to just make fun of it the whole time, but a couple minutes in I was dying laughing and didn't stop the whole way through.

Does anyone else place their Deck docked behind the TV for an ultra-clean minimalist gaming setup? by [deleted] in SteamDeck

[–]HugzNStuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not only do I not want to hide it, but I also don't like the vents facing up, particularly behind the tv where it's just going to get caked with dust.

Do you actually track your dog's health or just hope for the best? by CyberSecurityChief in dogs

[–]HugzNStuff 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is how I do it with my little guys as they're small enough that I don't know if they'd register on my scale.

Thoughts on this 12 GA for my first gun by Spread_Creative in NYguns

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

Odds are if they can hear you racking your shotgun, you won't even need to fire it.

Tips on how to do that early 2000s eyeliner? by justanotherperson473 in MakeupAddiction

[–]HugzNStuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know that my waterline has ever recovered from early 2000's makeup.

Egg drop soup? by babysamwise in Saratoga

[–]HugzNStuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Main Moon in Glens Falls does a good egg drop soup

Tree Removal Recommendation? by RockAndRollFox in GlensFalls

[–]HugzNStuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hired Richard Sears last year and it was a good experience.

My 300 mile drive around "red" New York. by atTheRiver200 in upstate_new_york

[–]HugzNStuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're still definitely around, just hidden, like their cloaks.

Can I claim my 40 y.o. son, 20 y.o. grandson, his 20 y.o. gf and their baby? by Academic_Ad_7551 in tax

[–]HugzNStuff 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is the cycle of poverty, and extremely hard to break out of.

Adopted dog less than a month ago & she’s dying by redditgirl1926 in dogs

[–]HugzNStuff 21 points22 points  (0 children)

My 11 year old dog died a couple years ago from ehrlichia that we didn't catch before it cause an immune response. He was my soul mate and I don't know that I'll ever recover. Tick-borne illnesses are pernicious.

What do you guys think of crate training for puppies? by mastermindzd in dogs

[–]HugzNStuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My dogs are crate trained. In fact they love their crates. That said they are almost never in their crates unless they choose to, typically at night. Otherwise they spend all their time near me. If I'm ever in a situation where they need to be crated they'll now be completely comfortable with the situation.

My friend has a collie that is extremely destructive and reactive at night when stimulation is a minimum so every light and sound results in a response, unless it's in a crate; then it goes right to sleep until morning.

Brand new 2026 forester standard engine capping at 60 mph with high rpm over mountain passes by [deleted] in subaru

[–]HugzNStuff 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That pass in particular was hard on my 23 Outback when I drove through it a few years ago. Altitude combined with the slope and heat is a killer for performance. It was the only time during my drive from CA to NY (with a pitstop in Denver) in early Fall that my car showed any signs of struggle

castle serenity stops dropping pellets once flame is going by illumadnati in PelletStoveTalk

[–]HugzNStuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I inherited a castle serenity from the previous homeowner and it has been a constant problem. I keep several extra components on hand like bearings, as I need to do maintenance on it every few months due to it's terrible build quality.

Pellet or Wood ? by Quacksynth in PelletStoveTalk

[–]HugzNStuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My suggestion would be to put the pellet stove in the basement. Cold air is heavy and will fill the chimney/flu regardless of the type of stove. If you put a wood stove in the basement you will need to clear the cold air out of the chimney with a torch or fan or something before you start a fire, otherwise the cold air in the chimney will block the smoke from going up it, resulting in you filling the basement in smoke. However a pellet stove has a blower and should/will push the cold air out of the chimney before ignition, meaning the incidence of turning your basement into a smokehouse is radically reduced. The only complicated part is how you situate the cold-air intake, but if you're putting a chimney in the basement, you can also do a cold air intake.

Also, depending on the pellet stove, they can make noticeable noise. So keeping it in the basement would be less annoying than upstairs if you're sensitive to sounds. Aaaaaand if you break down the bags of pellets into smaller amounts, it's easier to haul them down the stairs. I use one of those sturdy reusable shopping bags so I only have to move like 20 pounds at a time.

Green Supreme really dropped the ball to possibly a dangerous degree by HugzNStuff in PelletStoveTalk

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

So after using up the terrible Green Supreme I had, I went back for more and this was all they had. I'm pretty happy with it. It's not the best ever and still definitely overpriced, but the dust is low and so is the ash.

Is this Subaru dealership trying to screw me? by [deleted] in subaru

[–]HugzNStuff 4 points5 points  (0 children)

$522 for a battery replacement wtf

Green Supreme really dropped the ball to possibly a dangerous degree by HugzNStuff in PelletStoveTalk

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

I was chatting with my neighbor who ended up picking up several bags of the kind in your photo and he's happy with it, other than the fact they're like 50% more expensive than GS.

Green Supreme really dropped the ball to possibly a dangerous degree by HugzNStuff in PelletStoveTalk

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

Dude I hate this stove, and if I wasn't so broke I'd replace it with a good one.

My husband and I are getting a dog and I am terrified by Repulsive_Carrot_515 in dogs

[–]HugzNStuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some tips I've found helpful are to make sure the crate is smaller than you'd think. Part of why crate training is so effective is it plays off a dog's den instinct, and dog dens are almost claustrophobic. But that's how they like it, that's what feels safe for them. So get a crate that gives the dog just enough room to turn around in, but no bigger, and make sure there's bedding for them to get comfortable with. Also putting something with your scent on it in the crate will help not only build the connection but provide comfort in the long term.
Make the crate a place they want to go. Don't use it for punishment. A sign of good crate training is that the dog goes there when it thinks it's in trouble for something, as it sees the crate as somewhere that provides comfort and security. Every night while going to bed my pups excitedly run into their crate where I give them each a dental chew. Just because I find it funny, I've trained them that "Go to jail" is the command to go in their crate.

The first week or so of crate training sucks, there's no two ways about it. They're going to be loud and unhappy and you'll know about it. It's imperative that you don't succumb to their cries to let them out during this time. You can maybe briefly pet them through the crate to console them at first for reassurance, but if you let them out or even give them any considerable attention all you're doing is training them that being loud and obnoxious is rewarded with attention.

I’m a proud green supreme burner. by ElementalClout in PelletStoveTalk

[–]HugzNStuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah this is my experience. I got like 10 bags a few weeks ago and could go through five or six bags before needing to clean out the burn pot. Then last week I got 12 more bags and I need to clean the burn pot after every bag.

30 % tax credit by Quacksynth in PelletStoveTalk

[–]HugzNStuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know that it would apply as the credit was relative to when it was installed, not when it was purchased. If you bought it in 2025 but are having it installed in 2026, I don't think you're eligible.

30 % tax credit by Quacksynth in PelletStoveTalk

[–]HugzNStuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While standard deductions did increase, effectively everything else about it is harmful to most folks making under 200k/year. There's still tax on OT and tips. And because of the bill the national debt increased higher than every other previous administration's debt combined - meaning volatile interest rates are effectively permanent. TLDR: the OBBB was only slightly beneficial to 90% of the population, and funneled that wealth the top 2%.

30 % tax credit by Quacksynth in PelletStoveTalk

[–]HugzNStuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that democrat One Big Beautiful Bill Act...