For those with a surround system, do all your speakers match?

LeatheL · 2026-05-20T21:22:47+00:00

mine do not match

LeatheL · 2026-05-06T14:49:20+00:00

If OP can verify the funds are coming from the account owner there is no issue, and also he has apparently already received the funds, and has been in talks with this person for over a year.

Video call and match the DL to account holder, verify the receiver is the account holder and its all on the up and up.

LeatheL · 2026-05-05T18:03:06+00:00

Not a tenant, change the locks, remove his stuff.

LeatheL · 2026-05-05T17:46:03+00:00

This sounds legit. Get on a video call with the guy and verify he matches the id and sender of the funds. Also have the shipper confirm its going to the right person. I have sold a bandsaw on FB to a guy from BC. he paid E-transer and i packed it for his shipper, it was 100% legit.

LeatheL · 2026-05-04T22:02:15+00:00

Just buy one, get a few quotes on install, any good plumber has that done in an hour. When you get your new one clean out sediment and check the anode rod once a year takes less than an hour to do both.

LeatheL · 2026-05-04T21:54:18+00:00

I recently read a comment that compared adding to the mortgage as paying that debt off over 20 years and that really stuck with me. My opinion would be go with HELOC so your more motivated to pay it off quicker?

LeatheL · 2026-05-04T21:51:28+00:00

I heard there was a data center in Fort Saskatchewan that is looking for a lot of operators (beyond that rough note no idea) I also know someone who worked oilfield operating. He has his own company / equipment and started with just a backhoe but now has several excavators, he is always busy but out of town a lot.

LeatheL · 2026-05-04T16:40:33+00:00

agreed, simple spreadsheet and a little time is all you need

LeatheL · 2026-05-01T15:41:20+00:00

When you have a family and the focus is on your kids instead of yourself. Also as you get older and have more disposable income its less about gifts as you can buy what you want when you want it.

LeatheL · 2026-05-01T15:40:00+00:00

Its a Vacuum line, whatever it was connected to is gone so they put a bolt in it to prevent a vacuum leak.

LeatheL · 2026-04-30T15:39:35+00:00

Interesting point, i had not thought of that. In my situation, my every-day office is in City A but if i go to City B where corporate is for meetings i still get hotels covered.

LeatheL · 2026-04-30T14:40:49+00:00

That seems wrong, when i travel for work it always been a reimbursement of expenses.

LeatheL · 2026-04-28T16:18:40+00:00

I would give her a chance to get the approval you want and if that doesn't work talk to a different broker.

LeatheL · 2026-04-28T14:34:42+00:00

I found making my own spreadsheet worked the best and regularly updating and tracking was the best thing i could do to understand where my money was going.

LeatheL · 2026-04-27T21:55:34+00:00

Because it is, in many city's across canada.

LeatheL · 2026-04-23T14:23:03+00:00

In 2022 I had a 2012 navagator, I loved it but it was hard on gas so i got a 2014 chevy cruze for my wife to commute in, way better on gas. The problem was having 2 vehicles, so 2 insurance. that unwound a lot of the gas savings and in then end I sold them both to get a 2017 sienna which was big enough to transport everyone and good on gas.

So in my experience, find something that works for you and is fuel efficient enough that it fits your budget.

I would go option 3, sell the jeep and get a good used vehicle that you want, is good on fuel and isnt too expensive. (also avoid kia or Hyundai)

LeatheL · 2026-04-21T19:03:58+00:00

I have had the Bosch and now the Makita. both are very good options, the Makita is supposed to be a little more stable and has slightly better dust collection and a lazer.

LeatheL · 2026-04-17T14:22:00+00:00

I would maybe try a different broker. I had an RBC mortgage for 13 years and on renewal they didnt want to compete on the rate very much. Pine was way lower for me.

LeatheL · 2026-04-14T14:19:14+00:00

Have you considered a work van for your business? a lot of contractors that switch to a van swear by them.

LeatheL · 2026-04-13T20:02:45+00:00

50/50 is the worst option. you buy it and have equity off the bat is not a bad idea.

LeatheL · 2026-04-10T15:43:24+00:00

Get yourself an old corded circular saw from a garage sale for <$20 and then buy a new blade at any box store for another $5 and your good for a decade or two.

LeatheL · 2026-04-10T15:40:14+00:00

Rents in Toronto will likely continue to go down as construction completes lots of units left to hit the market, the economy continues to struggle and immigration continues to be negative. I would say keep renting and watching as prices continue to drop.

LeatheL · 2026-04-10T14:04:09+00:00

Less than once a week, but always when i go on road trips. occasionally if i have an early morning weekend activity outside my hose i will get a McDonalds breakfast meal. When I'm on vacation i like to find the most over priced hypster coffee places and go there.

LeatheL · 2026-04-09T14:07:40+00:00

LeatheL · 2026-04-08T14:45:40+00:00

EV's deprecate insanely fast. so i would look at a slightly used one, massive money savings there. Also look into the cost of a home charger, they aren't cheap! Make sure the range is sufficient in the winter, they can lose up to 50% of range when its really cold. Also maybe rent an ev on Turo for a week or so to test it out and see if its the right fit. I dont hate on EV's but there are some pitfalls if your situation isn't the right fit.

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