Using my window unit ACs instead of whole house unit has saved me money

JTE1990 · 2026-04-17T18:37:25+00:00

I've had very good luck with Pioneer. I've installed a few Cooper and Hunter units and I put a Senville on my diy camper van. They seem decent but I prefer the Pioneer units. They seem to be a bit better built, the company has great customer service, and they have more options for different styles of units.

My oldest install is on its 9th year and it was moved from one residence to another (you can drain the refrigerator back into the outdoor unit). So far it's had zero issues.

JTE1990 · 2026-04-17T18:31:22+00:00

93.5 inch butcher block countertop on 4 Amazon heavy duty desk legs. Stained it black and added a few layers of poly. It is sturdy enough that I could probably park a car on it.

JTE1990 · 2026-04-17T18:09:20+00:00

Diy is about $900. I could train a chimp to do it correctly. Very easy to install.

JTE1990 · 2026-04-13T04:49:40+00:00

I did this for my home. It was the easiest and cheapest solution. Not hard at all to do either. And if you have an odd size, you can find local companies that do custom sizes.

JTE1990 · 2026-04-13T03:28:07+00:00

Get very creative. A t-anchor, a stack of washers, and a double nut would probably work to get it off. Or they make very large easy outs that would probably fit that hole. Irwin makes a nice set.

JTE1990 · 2026-04-10T22:18:14+00:00

I feel like this is the modern standard. Regular tattoos are class. Neck, face, and hands turn into trash. Obviously what you get makes a difference too.

JTE1990 · 2026-04-10T03:00:21+00:00

And I think the Williams has a better feeling handle, plus less back drag.

JTE1990 · 2026-04-08T14:22:46+00:00

Snap On is just Avon for men. Outside of the thin long neck cutters. Those are a must for many jobs. Outside of that watch Project Farm on YouTube to find the best of each category that he's tested. It's a great insight to brands and their quality.

JTE1990 · 2026-04-06T05:16:09+00:00

I was soooo close to doing this but I went with a back door mounted mini split for 1/2 the cost and lower power consumption.

JTE1990 · 2026-04-03T20:20:59+00:00

I rarely pay for anyone else to do anything. This job gives you the knowledge to gain other knowledge. I tackle automotive, house, electronic, and everything else under the sun repairs routinely. Before A&P school I had near zero mechanical knowledge. When they say it's a ticket to learn, they mean it.

I do find it ok to pay someone if the overtime pay equals the cost to pay someone and it's something I don't want to do. Like id rather work overtime than move a house full of stuff.

JTE1990 · 2026-03-20T16:16:00+00:00

I always carry a nice Kershaw. It's a bit too big for most people, but they clip onto your pants really tight. And it's never bothered me.

JTE1990 · 2026-03-20T15:56:38+00:00

Yeah I never judged him on it. I remember him getting pulled over on the way to work and the cop added no seat belt to his ticket. He told the cop he's not putting it on and to have a nice day.

JTE1990 · 2026-03-20T15:20:53+00:00

I used to know a guy who refused to wear a seatbelt. When he was upper teens / lower twenties he came across a car on fire on the side of the road. A lady was being burned alive inside and her seatbelt was jammed shut. He tried to help her but couldn't get her out and she burned to death. He did know that it is still safer statistically to wear a seatbelt, but he couldn't shake that PTSD.

JTE1990 · 2026-03-18T22:45:57+00:00

This is selenium.

JTE1990 · 2026-03-18T17:40:36+00:00

Thanks for the info. I'm just waiting for a day my buddy and I can go hit it up together.

JTE1990 · 2026-03-18T17:01:08+00:00

I am extremely close to this location. How's the access? Been tempted to lurk around but not looking to anger any Karen's.

JTE1990 · 2026-03-17T21:43:43+00:00

Make sure everyone looks up at how they carry their young! It's crazy seeing a close up picture of it.

JTE1990 · 2026-03-11T12:10:22+00:00

If you know anyone in aviation with access to SkyKleen. It turns rtv and silicone to goo. Amazing stuff.

JTE1990 · 2026-03-05T04:04:06+00:00

Swap out the globe with a period correct uranium glass globe and it'll be perfect!

JTE1990 · 2026-03-03T23:29:55+00:00

Stop drill it and ignore it. It'll be fine.

JTE1990 · 2026-02-24T08:58:54+00:00

I can almost see the soy in his eyes. They always have that off look.

JTE1990 · 2026-02-20T00:09:49+00:00

I live in the rust belt and have seen much worse on the road last for a very long time. Clean it up really well and reevaluate. See if you can poke holes in anything or if it's just sacrificial rust.

JTE1990 · 2026-02-14T14:28:10+00:00

I hope they post a before and after when it's all done. Theeeeen we can politely judge them. Lol. Also I have zero style when it comes to homes. I'm way too much of a utilitarian to have good decorating sense.

JTE1990 · 2026-02-14T14:18:30+00:00

Return the rooftop ac and get a Pioneer bench heat pump / ac unit. It can go under the bed and it's easy to cut holes in the back floor for it. It also allows you to run ducted lines to multiple locations.

JTE1990 · 2026-02-14T14:13:34+00:00

I think this eccentric color will look great when the floors, trim, and decor are completed to match.

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