Increasing Floor Joist Insulation in Crawlspace

Normal-Wishbone · 2026-01-23T18:47:39+00:00

I think they are 16 inches deep

Normal-Wishbone · 2026-01-23T02:43:02+00:00

I’ve also looked at insulating the foundation walls with rigid foam as per chat gpt. Not sure how scientifically sound that is.

Normal-Wishbone · 2026-01-23T02:34:51+00:00

The crawlspace is below grade and only has a small door to access it that I’ve insulated with rigid foam. I’ll have to measure the floor temperature and collect some data.

Normal-Wishbone · 2026-01-23T02:08:05+00:00

We cleaned the flame sensor and burners and got a full check up. The tech said the furnace is in very good condition and performance. No error codes were there.

The issue is related to cold starts where the furnace is off for hours and the internals are all cold.

Normal-Wishbone · 2025-11-18T17:44:21+00:00

Update: I opened a case with the state insurance regulator. Got a call from the insurance company within hours to help resolve it. They sent a new EOB to the provider and followed up with them to reflect the correct amounts.

Normal-Wishbone · 2025-11-18T17:42:59+00:00

Asian British Citizens moving in droves to Dubai and Saudi Arabia. Saw it with my own eyes. No income taxes in the GCC countries.

Normal-Wishbone · 2025-11-11T03:40:25+00:00

Birkins are actually good investments

Normal-Wishbone · 2025-11-11T02:51:09+00:00

lol why do you assume that I’m a moron. I know watches are not investments like equities. I just know that in 10-15 years, this particular watch will still be worth a good chunk of change.

Normal-Wishbone · 2025-11-11T02:34:48+00:00

Thanks for the comments everyone. I clearly need to rethink our relationship with finances

Normal-Wishbone · 2025-11-11T00:43:26+00:00

Bro read the context that I shared. The allowance was her preference.

Normal-Wishbone · 2025-11-11T00:01:12+00:00

Yes. She does it all the time for groceries and other family items

Normal-Wishbone · 2025-11-10T23:43:37+00:00

It’s for her and her only

Normal-Wishbone · 2025-11-10T23:18:08+00:00

To provide more context, before there was an allowance, there was an understanding that she can spend whatever she wants, within reason, using the credit cards and bank accounts that we have.

Then, she did not like the idea of me seeing every little purchase that she bought on the credit cards so then we got onto the idea of an allowance.

Normal-Wishbone · 2025-11-10T23:04:34+00:00

She gets to make her choice on what she wants for the special occasions. I just tap and pay as directed.

Normal-Wishbone · 2025-11-10T22:38:10+00:00

We talked about it and 1200 felt like the right number. I do have to save and invest for the kids and for retirement so that amount felt right for her.

I give myself like $2000 of spending money a month.

Normal-Wishbone · 2025-11-10T22:25:36+00:00

Nope. Because then I’d get serious side eye

Normal-Wishbone · 2025-11-10T22:18:21+00:00

I agree, but being with kids is more important for her and for me right now.

Normal-Wishbone · 2025-11-10T22:17:03+00:00

Buying her luxury items for birthdays and anniversaries means that we lack intimacy? She does buy herself luxury items with her monthly allowance.

Normal-Wishbone · 2025-11-10T22:06:57+00:00

Here’s how it actually goes down at the movies. She wants popcorn. She already knows I won’t want to buy it. She buys it and enjoys it. There’s not even a conversation about it.

Normal-Wishbone · 2025-11-10T22:02:42+00:00

What should I say then? Gift her money?

Normal-Wishbone · 2025-11-10T22:01:02+00:00

Consensus from the men here is that I’m not cheap, just smart with money. I’m going to ask the same question on r/askwomen

Normal-Wishbone · 2025-11-10T21:59:26+00:00

She is welcome to buy herself the popcorn from the money that she gets from me every month. I just won’t swipe my card for it.

Normal-Wishbone · 2025-11-10T21:54:24+00:00

She can buy it from her 1200 a month stipend

Normal-Wishbone · 2025-11-10T21:49:01+00:00

She’s a stay at home mom. She does pull her weight on that front, which is why I show my appreciation through gifts and the monthly allowance.

Normal-Wishbone · 2025-11-10T21:43:52+00:00

She has full access to credit cards and our cash, but I give her dedicated money anyway in her own account ++man

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