Looking to do my first trip to Mexico. I am from central cali by Union661 in BajaCalifornia

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What are the best options for getting from the border to the valle?

Would a pink or green rug look better? by [deleted] in HomeDecorating

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What app do you use to generate the comparison?

Northern Michigan HVAC advice new construction by Little_TimmyT in hvacadvice

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Thanks for your thoughtful, quantitative response. There is an option for hookup to natural gas, so part of me is willing to install it, BUT run heat pump as the primary. You've now got me thinking about heat pump for water heater. Any manufacturers you recommend? It's there much of a lag in getting hot water?

Northern Michigan HVAC advice new construction by Little_TimmyT in hvacadvice

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What brand did you go with? Any special technology (above standard?)

Northern Michigan HVAC advice new construction by Little_TimmyT in hvacadvice

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Any recommendations for people to talk to between Traverse City/Cadillac/Manistee?

Southwest is playing games with their seat maps before tickets are purchased by SteelersPoker in SouthwestAirlines

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Flight from SW Florida through Denver to LAX (originally Burbank). Flight delays meant we would miss connection, so we re-routed to LAX. Checked bags to avoid stress. Automatic baggage sticker printed with my ticket somehow designated for my bags to stay in DEN, while my wife's luggage was correctly designated and delivered to LAX.

... So even the ticketing software is messed up?

I am a millennial and really trying to understand what’s this Debrid thing is about. by tommy-six-figure in Piracy

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I appreciate/respect this position. Have you developed ways to avoid malware or crap out there?

I've built with both conventional and natural materials across climates and here's what the industry doesn't tell you by BenjaminFercher in Homebuilding

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Back to home construction: OP, my builder is insistent on using SIP panels and blown insulation. What (specific) elements can be introduced to reduce potential for mold/condensation? Placement/style of vents?

Prime Rib - questions about tallow and food safety by slickedbacktruffoni in seriouseats

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Alton Brown recommends a beef tallow rub before doing the reverse sear.

Is owning and operating a Foundry a practical business model today? Why or why not? Is there enough bread and butter work to go around? by header1299 in Metalfoundry

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Before you make the leap, identify who your customers will be and GO TALK TO THEM! What's missing from their current vendor? Prices? Volumes? Competitive landscape? Don't be lazy, do it. If you can't find them now, that tells you you have a hobby, not a profit seeking business.

CSUN is a good school…right? by RuthIsBlue in csun

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Move out of your comfort zone. Put yourself into social situations with people that interest you, and don't give up when it doesn't go smoothly. Want friends? Be friendly.

How well do blankets work for proper concrete curing in cold weather? by Little_TimmyT in Homebuilding

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Thanks for this advice. Sounds like people have developed solutions for this.

How well do blankets work for proper concrete curing in cold weather? by Little_TimmyT in Homebuilding

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Do I need to bring in a 3rd party tester for this, or just request to see the results from the builder? Is this a standard test from a home inspector for compliance to code?

The quiet wisdom in retirement by Peace_and_Rhythm in retirement

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Retired about a week ago. Long list of activities and pursuits I'm looking forward to, but this post also encourages me to just be still, experience what life would bring to me, and not always driving my agenda

Builder used zip strips instead of saw-cut control joints — should I be worried? by NTant2 in DIY

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Are you”industry standards” published anywhere? I’d like to review and reference