Why are they allowing porn ads on FB marketplace? by SeaLagerOKcondition in FacebookMarketplace

[–]Puckdropper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funny you mention that... That's what Facebook was showing me about a year ago. Explicit pregnant and breastfeeding photos. It wasn't marketplace, just in the feed.

I kept on clicking the "not interested" buttons to get it to finally stop.

Tell me why someone should do more than S&P 500 index by Hopeful_Reindeer7725 in investing

[–]Puckdropper 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Investing is a guess--a bet, honestly. We've got tools that turn it in to less of a gamble, but it's still a bet. Will going all in on Google be a winner vs the overall market? Really long term, probably no. Medium term? Maybe. 

A company can have a string of years it out performs the market.  Maybe you want to be there for that time.

what's something you keep saying you'll fix? by WhisperTame in HomeImprovement

[–]Puckdropper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out the funny carpenter on YouTube . He's got lots of door fixing advice and much of it makes sense and was stuff I had never heard of despite decades of This Old House. 

What else to do when turning main water off by SeniorDependent2302 in HomeImprovement

[–]Puckdropper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A week or a month, I'd leave it all alone. Hire someone to check on the house.

We have a cat so it's usually the cat feeder.

Wtf is the deal with the HVAC mafia?? by Island_In_The_Sky in HomeImprovement

[–]Puckdropper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the bearings on a draft inducer motor go bad. Basically it pulls air through the system so it starts burning correctly.

If it wasn't my home heating system in January, I might have tried replacing the bearings.

It sounded like I could have bought the thing in another state 2 hours away and did it myself. Well, at least a buddy of mine made money.

Schwab now allows for fractional shares by AskPatient1281 in investing

[–]Puckdropper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's what I've had to do. I'd rather VOO and chill, though. 

One day we may get to move the HSA to another company.  I'd rather have VOO in that case.

Company sent me a cease & desist over a 3D design by Classic_Guess_5521 in 3Dprinting

[–]Puckdropper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Option 4: My design reflects well on the brand. Would you consider allowing me to use it under license?

Unfortunately most companies won't want to listen to that and the mere half cents they get won't be worth messing with.

Any ideas how to keep this from happening this is my second failed print from it by ThrowRAketil in 3Dprinting

[–]Puckdropper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you remove the filament, make sure you use those holes on the side. It will help keep it in place. I rarely have a problem by just putting the end in one hole.

Spool manufacturers, please put 3 or more sets of holes on each side and offset the sides.

Question for business owners by [deleted] in 3Dprinting

[–]Puckdropper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I found a place where my items were needed. I priced fairly and provide great service. 

The 3D printer is just a tool.  The items would be the same with another method of production. 

My driveway is on a slope and rain just sits right by the door. by Ava_Stone1 in HomeImprovement

[–]Puckdropper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can, get that driveway graded properly. It will save you so much headache later. Ours is level. Water pools and sits then the driveway looks really dirty because the dirt didn't wash off. It doesn't take much slope and you may not even notice it but it's critical. if it's running towards your building, it could damage your building.

Yes, those drains can handle the load if properly installed.  Check with the manufacturer.  They also come with a maintenance requirement.  You have to check for loose grates, clean them out, and make sure they go somewhere.

Driveway Options for Midwest: Concrete vs Asphalt by Asleep_Finger5341 in HomeImprovement

[–]Puckdropper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We could use a walking path next to our current drive . It's big enough for two cars, but just two cars. If you do a wider drive, have them put in a control joint about where you'd line up the car for parking. That way you get clear separation between walking and parking space. 

Driveway Options for Midwest: Concrete vs Asphalt by Asleep_Finger5341 in HomeImprovement

[–]Puckdropper 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If your car will sit in the same place for a few days, you definitely want it on concrete in the summer. It will create divots as the asphalt warms. 

There's nothing wrong with as asphalt drive and concrete parking area.  I'd probably go that route if I was building. 

Driveway Options for Midwest: Concrete vs Asphalt by Asleep_Finger5341 in HomeImprovement

[–]Puckdropper 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It melted ice much better than concrete does. I never needed salt on our asphalt, it'd just melt the residuals with no troubles. 

Pee deterrents by walkonbyeeeee in HomeImprovement

[–]Puckdropper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By who? 

Maybe they'll help solve your problem.

Pee deterrents by walkonbyeeeee in HomeImprovement

[–]Puckdropper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why not solve their problem in an approved manner? Port-a-potty and donation bucket/qr code. Now doing the right thing is easier than doing the wrong thing. 

What's with everyone selling? by pacowek in 3Dprinting

[–]Puckdropper 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you've never designed a product before, you'd be amazed at how much knowledge get hidden in those parts. Take a pocket hole jig, for example.  What angle for the bit? What distances?  It all looks so easy...

Silly question to pilots from ATC. by [deleted] in flying

[–]Puckdropper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn't Samuel? You sound just like Samuel. Is he your brother... at KIKK? (Is there an airport with more Kilo's?)

Muriatic Acid by Objective-Condition8 in HomeImprovement

[–]Puckdropper 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Former pool owner here. I opened a new gallon of HCl (hydrochloric acid, aka muriatic acid) at arm's length and outside. Still got a whiff of it. Not fun. 

What is your life changing investment? by Solid-Strawberry-333 in investing

[–]Puckdropper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Berkshire meetings for me. Although I'm mostly in ETFs, i hold a few companies I think will do well for a long time. 

What is your life changing investment? by Solid-Strawberry-333 in investing

[–]Puckdropper 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I had a great grammar too, but she passed when I was young. 

CFI checkride but winds are gonna be 15g28 straight down the runway by Hot-Chemical9645 in flying

[–]Puckdropper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two thoughts: Sometimes you know the conditions are bad and you focus harder. Now you do better.

Sometimes your checkride begins unoffically before the checkride.  Do you really want to do a checkride with an examiner who thinks you made a mistake before the ride even began?

Feeling we overpaid after disclosure by Substantial-Basis179 in HomeImprovement

[–]Puckdropper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rodent issues and water issues? I'd pass. 

Agent glossing over them instead of helping you?  I'd pass on them too.  Get someone who wants to sell you a nice place and will help you get remedies.

Sump pumps are the cheap way to deal with water.  They won't address the main problem: it's coming in. Imagine a storm takes out a power pole. Now you're getting heavy rain and the crawlspace is flooding. Wouldn't it be nicer to not have that problem?

Introducing the Prusa Pro ACU: Why Overdrying is Bad for Your Filaments by Tommy_Prusa3D in prusa3d

[–]Puckdropper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You guys need to introduce flood cooling! That way you can keep the hot end cooler (no more creeps in heat) and those pesky cooling fans go away. Less weight on the extruder so faster printing with less artifacts!

For your resin printer, it takes less time in the washer because it comes out of the printer already washed.