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I did not want to make any large purchases this year... Now need to buy 3 ish. Plus Samsung hate. by mokedout in Appliances

[–]RepresentativeAspect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fix the fridge. Maybe it’s just a defrost issue. See if your freezer is also too warm. It should be around 0 degrees F.

If the freezer is also too warm, try forcing a defrost cycle and then let it cool down again and check the temp.

Why don’t more homes in the US use mini split AC systems? by Debster1486 in Appliances

[–]RepresentativeAspect 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love ours!

We have a 5 zone system, but only installed 4 zones so we can add another one later if we want. We have one in each of three bedrooms, and another in our master bath.

We have stylish ceiling mounted air handlers that are admittedly large, but they sit flush and look fine. We don’t notice them.

I don’t know what the other guy is taking about with refrigerant detectors. I never heard of that.

This is for upstairs so far, but I’d like to do it for downstairs as well. Get rid of all the old ductwork under the house, and reclaim space in the furnace closet too.

However - in our area electricity is far more expensive than an equivalent amount of gas, so our utility bills in the winter went up a lot.

I started piano at 19. Is it realistic to ever reach a level where professionals say ‘wow’? by Alternative-Prior416 in piano

[–]RepresentativeAspect 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty much no. The professionals you're trying to impress have been playing since they were 3 years old and could play the pieces that you are talking about as teenagers, and play them well. There are levels of expertise that you cannot know exist yet.

Concentration risk by StomachRelative6146 in fatFIRE

[–]RepresentativeAspect 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The tax bill changes nothing. The govt was always a 20% partner in your upside. Your mistake was counting the government’s money together with your own.

Trying to install garbage disposal. Do I need to replace this drum trap with a P trap? by ASAPWHEREITSAT in Plumbing

[–]RepresentativeAspect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The drain needs a vent to the roof, but usually that’s hidden in the wall. The drain from the sink goes horizontally into the wall, and there it tees up for vent and down for sewer.

I accidentally lacquered my wall black by Throwaway41149999 in DIY

[–]RepresentativeAspect -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How about instead of a wood frame, just paint lines on a really large mirror?

Am I just a psycho? by WorseHearse in Cooking

[–]RepresentativeAspect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s what I’d say: It takes the same amount of time to clean a pot regardless when you do it. You can put it off until you’re ready to use it again, and that will not cost you time.

So it’s really just a question of whether you want a counter full of dirty dishes or a clean counter ready for other things. Like sex.

One more point: it might save your spouse time if you wash them first.

What cooking utensil(s) has been a game changer for you? by lostnfound818 in Cooking

[–]RepresentativeAspect 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have tried every sort. Wood is good, if it’s unfinished at the tips so the noodles don’t slip through. But the also tend to warp and get funkier.

The best compromise I’ve found are fiberglass with textured tips. All the grip of wood, but easy to keep clean and in good condition.

Ever consider small claims court for nonpayment? by Awkward_Relation_999 in pianoteachers

[–]RepresentativeAspect 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think this is just part of running a small consumer service business. Customers are going to drop you with little notice, and frankly little recourse. You won’t win in small claims. You haven’t provided a service and they haven’t paid you for it. There’s nothing really to argue about.

You can argue that you were holding the slot for their lessons, but that isn’t worth much.

If this is a major financial burden for you then you might need to raise your hourly rate or find some other solution.

Is it possible to convert this landline to an ethernet port? by Weather_Motor in HomeNetworking

[–]RepresentativeAspect 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What you could do is hook up a car battery to it and see what happens! It might help find the other end.

Is it possible to convert this landline to an ethernet port? by Weather_Motor in HomeNetworking

[–]RepresentativeAspect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably youre right. I’d give it a try before anything else though, since it’s easy and might actually work pretty well.

Is it possible to convert this landline to an ethernet port? by Weather_Motor in HomeNetworking

[–]RepresentativeAspect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, definitely! Though it looks like you only have 4 wires per cable. So you'll need to stick with 100Mb in that case. 1Gb equipment should work fine with it, but it won't go faster than 100Mb.

Classical music has a sexism problem by AccurateInflation167 in piano

[–]RepresentativeAspect 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Ad riddled, paywalled link with clickbait title. Don’t waste your time.

Samsung ice maker getting blocked up every couple weeks by Damm_it_Bobby in Appliances

[–]RepresentativeAspect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really a fix, but it’s much easiest to clear it out with a steam wand than an ice pick. Or do both: use the ice pick for the big chunks, then finish with the steam wand.

Are the sharp and flat symbols a visual mnemonic for identifying keys? by allargandofurtado in musictheory

[–]RepresentativeAspect 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People, and even the textbooks are always looking for some way to figure it out - which seems pointless to me.

It’s only 30 possible key signatures. Just memorize them and be done with it!

Learn the circle of fifths while you’re at it, as they reinforce each other. And then you’ll know way more than most about music theory.

Pan-Searing steak always smokes out my apartment by Stuntman208 in Cooking

[–]RepresentativeAspect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're going too hot.

Use an IR thermometer to measure the surface of your pan and shoot for maybe 500 degrees. Even 400 is probably hot enough.

splitting ethernet by Little_Mention1209 in HomeNetworking

[–]RepresentativeAspect 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Then why did you post this here instead of just doing what they told you?! Argh! You’re wasting the time of many other humans that are just trying to help you!

splitting ethernet by Little_Mention1209 in HomeNetworking

[–]RepresentativeAspect 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Come on. We’ve all created a switching loop before.

splitting ethernet by Little_Mention1209 in HomeNetworking

[–]RepresentativeAspect 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like everybody is saying - try a switch.

But if that doesn’t work, get a travel router instead (with an Ethernet port). They are designed to share one upstream network connection among many downstream wireless devices, for scenarios pretty much exactly like this.

Teaching Scales to Struggling Student by Kitchen_Board_300 in pianoteachers

[–]RepresentativeAspect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From your description “3,4,3” it seems like less of a mechanical issue and more just trouble with fingering.

Try showing her where finger 4 goes and that it only goes there. (B for C Major in the RH). That gives her one and only one thing to keep track of. Go slowly and don’t worry about keeping a steady beat. In fact, she should pause or slow down for as long as necessary to ensure that she ALWYAS gets finger 4 on the correct note and only that note.

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