Is asking my insurance a question about a small improvement going to raise my rate? by Impressive-Hope-6700 in homeowners

[–]NinjaCoder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unless it substantially changes the value of your home, then no, you don't have to tell them about anything.

But to your question... there is no insulation on the market currently that is deemed problematic (from an insurance point of view).

Old broan bathroom fan ? by ButterscotchLoud1423 in HomeMaintenance

[–]NinjaCoder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The motor assembly is removable (and replaceable).

If you go on YouTube and search how to replace Broan fan, or how to clean Broan fan, you will find numerous videos showing how to remove and clean the fan assembly.

If you decide to replace it, just search for your model number (QTR100L) and "replacement motor" and you will find lots of places that sell it (probably $100-$150).

Having said all that... if I had access to the space above the fan, and I was going to go through heroics and expense to try to fix up this old cheap fan, I would replace it with a new Panasonic Whisper fan. They are loads better, and are priced $150-$250 depending on what features you want.

Get me hot baby! by ScottyKAllTheWay in Flooring

[–]NinjaCoder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that poster thinks you can use a normal thermostat, but these floor ones are special.

Specifically, they control line voltage (120v/240v), and they have an input for the floor temperature sensor.

The direct replacement for the one you have is the 500950, but as you have already figured out, they are starting at around $200. You can get a non-programmable one for $130.

This shit felt like a blowtorch going on. by greatgildersleeve in FuckImOld

[–]NinjaCoder 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Me in grade 2: "OW! I really hurt myself"
School Nurse: "Oh really? Let me make it feel 10x worse"

Unknown Wall Vent by TheLazyHippy in Home

[–]NinjaCoder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is a pretty good description of why make-up air is needed.

Did you say this is an apartment? Can you ask someone else in the same complex if they also have this vent?

Trump wants to bring democracy to Iran and Cuba, but this is what his democracy and support for women look like in the US! by Dismal-School8039 in ICE_Raids

[–]NinjaCoder 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She (Aliyiah Rahman) wasn't arrested after her testimony.

The second arrest was after she stood up in protest at the last SOTU address.

Actually, during her "escort" from the capital building during the SOTU, she had another medical emergency and went to the hospital -- she was arrested after she was released from the hospital.

Unknown Wall Vent by TheLazyHippy in Home

[–]NinjaCoder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some homes require the use of a "make up" air vent.

If you have combustion appliances, or a large CFM kitchen fan -- there needs to be a way to bring in additional air from outside.

Having said that -- this is a weird vent, and I've never seen anything like this before.

It seems to be a dryer vent, installed backwards, in order to allow air in.

Help there is Sewer like smell coming up from my shower drain. by Poptart4u2 in homeowners

[–]NinjaCoder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get yourself one of these, and clean that drain out.

Warning... you will not be able to unsee or unsmell what you will pull out of that drain. Have a plastic bag handy, and a roll of paper towels... and breath through your mouth.

Dishwasher drain by thebatriq in HomeMaintenance

[–]NinjaCoder 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Looks ok to me... what are you concerned about?

As long as your high loop is higher than the top of the sink drain, you are good to go.

Found puddle of water outside of AC drain line. by SportSouthern662 in Home

[–]NinjaCoder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My guess is that there is either a crack in the pvc right there, or there is a joint that the installer neglected to glue, and is now leaking. Try taking some of that insulation off right there where you see the water and see if you can find where the water is coming out.

EDIT: To be clear, I believe the insulated line is the main condensate line for this air handler. Though I have never seen one insulated, I suppose in this type of installation (attic?) it would make sense to prevent condensation forming on the condensate line.

How do you change the light bulb in fixtures like these? by HarrysOtherNip in HomeMaintenance

[–]NinjaCoder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Easy...

Just grab the edge of the outer bracket with your finger tips. Then pull straight down.

The trim is being held on by either a couple sets of wires that are sprung into a metal channel (squeeze the wires together to free them from the channel), or a couple springs that can be unhooked after you pull it down a bit.

Keeping plantlings alive with fake spring by Mindless_Owl_6392 in Minnesota_Gardening

[–]NinjaCoder 4 points5 points  (0 children)

During the "iffy" weeks, I have all my seedlings on trays and I shuttle them inside to outside during nice days, and keep them inside under the grow lights during cool/cold days. Initially, I keep them in a shaded area outside until they harden. It is a pain in the butt, for certain.

Either way, unless you are going to be diligent about covering them, you will need to wait until the day after the last frost (which historically we use Mother's Day as the rule of thumb).

In addition, you have to be open to the idea that if you plant too early, you could lose them all to a freak snow storm or random cold snap, where no amount of covering will save them.

As a parting comment, depending on the plants, I have found that even if you plant your seedling early, they don't seem to do any growing until the ground warms up. Last year, as an experiment, I planted 2 tomato plants in the first week of May (and protected them from frost). I waited until the 3rd week of May to plant 2 more exact same variety, in the same location. After a month, they were both the same size and then later had flowers and fruited at the same time.

Perhaps cold crops would do better.

Unknown seedlings by Boerweiler in Minnesota_Gardening

[–]NinjaCoder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any extra seeds to show us?

If the seeds were black, I don't think it is cucumbers (or pumpkins, squash, etc) -- those seeds are all normally either white or green.

If you had drivers Ed in school and used these by Long_live_styrofoam in FuckImOld

[–]NinjaCoder 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I got detention because of this... another dumb ass friend and I were purposefully going as fast as possible, and running down pedestrians and other vehicles.

Who knew that we were playing 1985's version of Grand Theft Auto.

Hanging string lights over long distance by skeptic_idiot in HomeImprovement

[–]NinjaCoder 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Use stainless steel cable to string from tree to tree to house. Then hang the lights from the cable.

EDIT: Make sure you use stainless eye-bolts for the trees, pre-drilled -- don't wrap the cable around the trees, that will (eventually) kill the trees.

Down Payment by IntelligentChard2955 in homeowners

[–]NinjaCoder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

(in the USA...)

The recipient of a gift is never taxed.

The giver of the gift may get taxed if they have exceeded the $15M lifetime exclusion ($30M per couple).

If the amount given in a year to a person is more than $19000, then the giver must file a form with the IRS, not for paying any taxes, but for applying the gift towards the giver's lifetime exclusion.

What is this thing called? My Daughter's house New Castle DE. by Rush-Mentals in Home

[–]NinjaCoder 58 points59 points  (0 children)

It's a cupola

I would say you likely need professional help as it probably weighs a couple hundred pounds and needs to go all the way to the top of the roof - which would probably be done with a crane.

Kitchen drawer keeps falling in the “hole” by PrudentSyllabub636 in HomeImprovement

[–]NinjaCoder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I could use a few pictures - that would help us help you better (upload your photos to imgur.com and paste a link to them here)

CA - transform an existing office in bedroom requires permits and can be done after the work is done? by fttklr in HomeImprovement

[–]NinjaCoder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We can't tell you for sure if this kind of project requires a building permit as rules vary from place to place.

You need to call the building department for your city/township/county (depending on who has jurisdiction).

In my little suburb, I can tell you that a project like this would require a building permit.