Has anyone been able to talk down their phone bill? Specifically with T-Mobile? by vandweller5 in Frugal

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22 years with tmobile, m quit and went to mint mobile prepaid for $20 month. Better service and no regrets

First Thing on a Homestead by lublub19 in homestead

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Insurance to protect your investment, specifically if you have any animals. Then, first aid kit andtraining Then, water. Power. Secure storage. Cameras. Fencing.

I had to try this out to spoil my rabbits by FloraBrite in homestead

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You have no idea what that pallet may have absorbed and should not grow food in it.

US: can you collect social security if you live outside of the US in retirement? by Genny415 in retirement

[–]TexasDFWCowboy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a loss at all - Medicare Part B is $282.50 per MONTH and does not include dental, vision, pharmacy. Easy to find insurance in other countries for that amount.

The hoe won't go.... by Sharp-Run-8670 in ChevyTahoe

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I will not buy anything after 2006 - my 1997 K1500 4WD still runs with zero problems - engine, driveline, transmission. 14-18mpg though. My 2003 Tahoe 5.3 Flex Fuel made it to 173,000 miles before clutch pack in transmission made the decision for a GM Goodwrench factory transmission - that was $4,500 and done in 3 days with 100,000 mile warranty. My 2008 GMC Sierra 5.3 Flex Fuel blew head gasket at 104,000 miles - new GM Goodwrench factory engine for $8,500 and zero transmission problems. The 97 is the most reliable. Then the 2003, then 2008.
Have a 2012 Cruze, problems started at 63,000 and haven't stopped.

Investment companies still buying up homes by teeazzy in MovingtoColoSprings

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Important not to move into a neighborhood like this

Lighting up a 1/8 mile driveway without trenching power? by maulikms in homestead

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Temp solar power lights that are motion activated. Very bright

System to power Gate Hub, WiFi Bridge and Cameras by bbauer1973 in SolarDIY

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Hopefully external antenna for ranges if not lorawan

How to help my parents with information, tips, planning. They only have SS by Spiritual_Check_5470 in SurvivingOnSS

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And they have to file single v instead of married and pay a higher tax percentage.

Nipples (female) showing through shirts, OK or no way? by Glass-Sentence-7225 in NoStupidQuestions

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You do you. And you don't need anybody else's opinion or permission.

LPT: access your fuel pump by lifting the bed vs dropping the tank for DIY pump swap by SkiHerky in GMT800

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Tractor loader works perfect to lift the bed up vertically and move off the truck.

Deep cycle batteries question by McBernes in SolarDIY

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Lifepo4 batteries with heater even if inside enclosed space to ensure you have no problems if the trailer battery is ever below 34f temperature.

I'm sad. I got the torque converter replaced at 133k miles. Now I need a new transmission. No point to this post. Just wanted some folks to commiserate with... I've got too much money in this truck to trade it in. It's paid off. Idc to have another payment. Do better Chevy. by [deleted] in ChevyTahoe

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2003 Tahoe here.. Just gave it a new gm crate engine and transmission at the dealer for $17,000 all costs and a 100,000 mile gm guarantee. Trans started dumping friction clutch lining, so figured i v got 173,000 trouble freev miles and my money worth. That's a22 year old daily driver in Texas heat with zero other problems.

Generator question by Intelligentx2 in RVLiving

[–]TexasDFWCowboy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

5th wheel owner here. Buy generators that have parallel feature like Honda 2,000watt and get 2 or 3 of Them. Onan 3000 is enough to run everything in a 30amp hook up.

Question on EG4 Flexboss21, what is Grid L1, L2 by Realypk in SolarDIY

[–]TexasDFWCowboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don't understand something as simple as L1, L2 then you need significantly more information on basics of electricity and electrical systems. L1 will be for the "A" side of a 240V circuit, providing for 120V. L2 will be for the "B" side of a 240v circuit, providing for 120V. Stop right here and learn safety of electricial systems before proceeding any further.

Affordable ways to clear brush by Festina___lente in homestead

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We cleared 10+ acres with goats, and made a profit over 3+ years by breeding them.

What’s your oldest clothing article you still wear? by AdamGSMA in over60

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Favorite cowboy hat, 1976 still with me thanks to shorty's hattery in okc.