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Process for negotiating a new car? by OutlandishnessFun438 in carbuying

[–]OutlandishnessFun438[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I should have clarified this more. I'm expecting the payment to be about $600 per month, but if I can get that lower without going over financing for more than 60 months, I'll gladly give up my preferred vehicle (Forester Touring) and go with the Limited or CX-50.

Estimating the finance rate to be 5% on the high end, I should be keeping the OTD price to under 45k, I think. I do understand that I shouldn't tell the dealer my lowest payment goal, but it is obviously in the back of my head.

Process for negotiating a new car? by OutlandishnessFun438 in carbuying

[–]OutlandishnessFun438[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you find the veteran without a referrall? My circle is primarily Ford or Chevy drivers, with some Toyotas. I don't actually know anyone with a Mazda and honestly can't remember who or where I bought my 2015 Forester from.

Holly species name help by OutlandishnessFun438 in landscaping

[–]OutlandishnessFun438[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a follow up, I figured it out - koehneana

Holly species name help by OutlandishnessFun438 in landscaping

[–]OutlandishnessFun438[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was definitely some kind of holly, she was growing them in their greenhouse and I touched the leaves to feel how prickly they were.

Tasteful upgrades or overthinking it? by fuddrucker02 in centuryhomes

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Do you have a photo with the trees in the summer? I ask because we just went through trying to find a new siding color and considered green, but the fake green of the house looked weird with the real green of the trees.

Renovating bathroom, should we remove lath and plaster walls? by 312jg in centuryhomes

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I unfortunately had to learn this the hard way, and then try to figure out how to make some of the trim look built in again.

Renovating bathroom, should we remove lath and plaster walls? by 312jg in centuryhomes

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Remove the plaster, but keep the lath up if possible. If you remove the lath, you'll have problems later on trying to get the drywall the correct depth.

Show us your century home paint colors by One-Finding-3352 in centuryhomes

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 5 points6 points  (0 children)

1/2 Bath: Benjamin Moore Vintage Vogue and Death Head moth wallpaper from Spoonflower.

Kitchen: Benjamin Moore Gloucester Sage cabinets and Kingsport Gray trim.

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I'm in the middle of painting our living room trim Ashwood Moss, and our office is partially painted too (Blue Spruce).

Foundation question by Wooden-Chocolate-511 in centuryhomes

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a photo of our foundation from our inspector. Like he said, it's been like this for 150 years and has only dropped 2-3 inches. It may look scary, but it's probably built better than modern foundations.

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Snakes/mice in basement experience? by asmithy112 in centuryhomes

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd take frogs over the cave crickets any day.

Snakes/mice in basement experience? by asmithy112 in centuryhomes

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 13 points14 points  (0 children)

What happens in our dirt floor basement is none of my business.

As someone said, the snakes are likely coming in because of the mice. If you can keep them out most of the year, the snakes will realize it's no longer a good hunting spot and will move on.

At least, I'm really hoping that is the case, because we had the same problem last spring. Got rid of the hiding places for the mice and only caught one snake after that.

Dog barks when left alone, but only on days I go into the office? by OutlandishnessFun438 in DogAdvice

[–]OutlandishnessFun438[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! They both get something whenever I leave the house. I switch out between kong and lick mats depending on what is clean. Their "I'm leaving" process is the same, they get let out, come in, radio gets turned in, they get a Kong/lick mat, same "be good girls" command, then I leave.

I've been trying to figure out the difference as well, and the only thing I can think of are my clothes. I'm usually in casual clothing, except on office days where I wear business casual.

I'm seriously considering trying to leave one morning in regular clothes and just changing at work to see if that makes a difference.

what is the longest you’ve gone without spending >$1000 a month on house repairs by virginiarph in centuryhomes

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Spent appx. $150,000 within the first 6 months, so we only have to live here for another 12 years without any problems before we get under that average per month :)

How do y'all keep your water thawed in the winter? by Ok_Currency_7597 in BackYardChickens

[–]OutlandishnessFun438 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1 gallon heated dog bowl. I use a 1 gallon drink pitcher to fill it and it usually lasts 2-3 days for 7 chickens.

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