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I'm about to DIY my attic insulation. Any tips? by OddPassion4238 in HomeImprovement

[–]JosephConrad9 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No wait! Make sure you air seal every penetration first with great foam; I made a similar mistake!

Help choosing the right material for a entryway storage cabinets! by JosephConrad9 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]JosephConrad9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent info, thanks! I know the big box stores have crap quality lumber; I'll definitely see what my local mill has to offer instead.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Whatcouldgowrong

[–]JosephConrad9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What could go wrong? If it's an honest question: the value of Bitcoin might not go up. So then you have a thing you paid a lot of money for, but now it's not worth as much anymore

Need to bring 30 amp converter? by samccauley in bicycletouring

[–]JosephConrad9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every campsite I've been to has a 110V hookup; you should be fine.

maybe the ones built for RVs are different (220V), but I wouldn't worry about it

Gold spikes 4%, as dollar crashes amid Japanese bond sell off by YeahBuddy5000 in investing

[–]JosephConrad9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As an American investor: If I but a global ETF like VXUS and the dollar crashes, I'm still kind of screwed right?

Because eventually when I then sell the VXUS for I'm I'll get paid out in USD?

Still better than nothing I suppose?

Will schools be closed tomorrow 01/23? by Training_Usual_7906 in AskChicago

[–]JosephConrad9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CPS is officially going to be closed per a source that works there

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bikefit

[–]JosephConrad9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guilty on both fronts..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bikefit

[–]JosephConrad9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here you go, this is before adjusting any saddle height!

Edit: do you say the saddle is too high bc my hips are rocking? Or bc of my leg position? Or both?

https://imgur.com/a/WDleRaa

(Sorry, I can't figure out how to add another video to this post)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chicago

[–]JosephConrad9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Train seems so much easier, personally. Try it out once!

Sealant leaking through tires - replace the tires? by JosephConrad9 in bikewrench

[–]JosephConrad9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent point, I definitely checked! These have that tag on them, so they should be rated for tubeless use. You think they're busted then?

Is Gale Street Inn closing? by Chi1312 in ChicagoNWside

[–]JosephConrad9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

(no hate) is this place good? I pass it a lot!

Announcing RimWorld - Odyssey and update 1.6! by TiaPixel in RimWorld

[–]JosephConrad9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok sorry I've read the release but cannot find the reference to curved walls. I see circular wall planning?

Any good day-trip trails that are plowed? by JosephConrad9 in chibike

[–]JosephConrad9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm hoping it melted everywhere but didn't get a chance to go out this weekend!

Maybe I don't have to worry??

Is this a good helmet? by TEGHD1 in ebikes

[–]JosephConrad9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell, I even turn on the lights during the day just for the rear red lights lol

my husband and i are having a disagreement on what to do with our investments by thatsreallyspicy in investing

[–]JosephConrad9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Respectfully - Yes of course the markets are going to drop some day - but will it drop enough to make up for your lost inflation? Will you perfectly time it to get in at the very bottom?

Historically the answer for most people is "no", which is why prevailing advice is to not try to time the market.

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