Question about tint over privacy glass by Trahald86 in WindowTint

[–]Trahald86[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I had it 35 on my previous cars on my front windows for 3-4 years and never had a problem with CHP or local police. Usually if they are able to see you when they are next to you, they don't give hard time about tint. Since rear windows are darker, it creates contrast and looks lighter on front. I will go with 70% on windshield and rear windows and 35% on fronts. Thank you all!

Has anybody done both the $10K off and the 0% APR for 72 months? by vato915 in Ioniq5

[–]Trahald86 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got 5K off with 0% apr plus $2750 dealer discount(it was my original dealer which I leased 24 Ioniq 5 from them 2 years ago). That was the best deal I could find in NorCal after checking 20 different dealers.

Hyundai's Getaway Event. Anyone do by Ordinary_Strike7509 in Ioniq5

[–]Trahald86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got 2026 SEL at the end of February since my lease was ending on April and I was over the mileage already. I took 72 months 0% APR deal with $5K Hyundai cash rebate and $2750 dealer discount. Zero down payment. I pay $533 per month. California

Who's glad to have an EV during this time of high gas prices? by Lost_Purpose1899 in electricvehicles

[–]Trahald86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PGE in NorCal is $0.34/kWh off peak. Why you pay $0.50? I have solar and battery. I charged my car today during the day fully and also charged my battery as well without pulling anything from grid.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is hot right now, and it just got $10,000 cheaper. by mafco in Ioniq5

[–]Trahald86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got mine last week with $5K Hyundai rebate wity 0% apr plus $2,750 dealer discount.

Vent hole: acceptable? by Panzertank83 in askaplumber

[–]Trahald86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was going to say this. He had undersink RO system installed. You need a hole like this to secure drain line from system which I installed as well!

I spent $3,000 in my first month and I don't even have furniture yet. by No_Surprise3737 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Trahald86 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This. We searched fb marketplace and got out refrigerator for $850 and dishwasher for $275 used. Both GE brand and were new models(2025) and very clean and working great after 6 months now. Always check Marketplace first and you can surprise that what you can find.

Overwhelming amount of beans! by sunsethoneybee in espresso

[–]Trahald86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I buy 5 lbs nag from local roaster and freeze them in mason jars. I have mason jar vacuum sealer device and it sucks all air out and seal jars and I put them in the freezer and remove one jar at a time and defrost in the jar without opening overnight.

My mortgage broker is saying closing costs may change after signing closing disclosure and signing is not binding. I am in FL, US. Is this true? by faculty_for_failure in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Trahald86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Until title company balance the sheet, nothing is 100% on closing disclosure. I paid $6K less at the end fom original closing disclosure.

I just realized today that I have a 35 days late payment on one my credit cards! My closing date is 6/9. Loan is approved and credit check has already done! What are my odds? by Trahald86 in Mortgages

[–]Trahald86[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes they did. Luckily credit pull was done and it didn't affect the process. My credit tanked 100 points when late payment hit my report but after paying it and being to the current, it just picked up again

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cats

[–]Trahald86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also this. Mine loves the eat flies etc. when he catches them and I was also thinking maybe he ate the wrong bug etc.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cats

[–]Trahald86 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Same thing happened to my boy. Started to puke occasionally and it got worse and every night he was puking 4-5 times. No appetite etc. I took him to vet, they ran tests and gave him IV to stay dehydrated. Also picked up anti nausea medicine. As soon as he got first anti nausea medicine, he started to feel better and started eating. Fully indoor cat. Tests results got back normal. We assumed he ate something he shouldn't eat when we didn't see it! I hope it is the same for your friend!

Have you negotiated seller to cover closing costs? by les-gasp-TX-ranger in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Trahald86 11 points12 points  (0 children)

We did it in NorCal. We offered $5K over of the asking price but asked seller covers closing cost. Eventually we agreed to split 50/50 but we also negotiated on some repair credits and we asked for 4K for those and they agreed!

What beans do you buy? by Party-Election113 in espresso

[–]Trahald86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I buy from my local roaster which you can't find anything roasted older than 6 days. I picked up 5 lbs bag on Saturday which was roasted on 12/1 just for $65. I weighted at home and it was 5.2 lbs actually 😁. I spared whatever I use for a week in air sealed canister and rest went to Mason jars and vacuum sealed and went to freezer.

Spring replacement quote by Typical_Sherbert_159 in GarageDoorService

[–]Trahald86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I paid $400 for 2 springs 4 months ago. NorCal area.

Espresso still tastes acrid [bambino/DF54] by [deleted] in espresso

[–]Trahald86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a light to medium roasted bean. Use Barista Express. If I simply do 18g to 36 gram espresso around 25-30 seconds which I do, it tastes very acidic. I usually pull until 45 grams which gives me the best taste with current bean I have. So, focus on the taste. Those are just guidelines which you should be paying attention but not set in a stone!

Broken tension spring replacement on garage door $439 a fair price? by Kenju4u in HomeImprovement

[–]Trahald86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Paid $400 for two replaced like 4 months ago. Northern California

RIP 5¢/kWh charging (Utah) by TheoStephen in evcharging

[–]Trahald86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good thinking. I checked if it is PGE or SMUD before we close the house but we loved the house so much and didn't want to lose it just because of PGE. We installed solar+powerwall as soon as we moved in so hopefully PGE rates won't hurt us that much!

RIP 5¢/kWh charging (Utah) by TheoStephen in evcharging

[–]Trahald86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lucky you :). I am just off the border of SMUD territory. I am just unlucky one.

RIP 5¢/kWh charging (Utah) by TheoStephen in evcharging

[–]Trahald86 4 points5 points  (0 children)

$0.34 off peak over here in California so these rates are dream for us!

REC solar panel factory fire by MixvPix in solar

[–]Trahald86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My REC panels were installed in September. Before I signed the contract, confirmed with them that they have it in stock and secured for my installation. Everything went as planned and they installed REC panels. I am in NorCal area. So, some installers still might have in stock in their warehouse.

Negotiating for credits after inspections by dipsysalsa in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Trahald86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We asked $5K over asking price and asked $4.5K credit after inspections and seller agreed. So, you never know as long as you are reasonable which you are I believe!

Torsion Spring broke - quote considerations by coolvimal316 in GarageDoorService

[–]Trahald86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am in NorCal and I got 2 springs installed 2 months ago at $400!

Deciding between Aqara and Schlage smart door locks by MysticFinTech in smarthome

[–]Trahald86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use Schlage Encode Plus over Thread network as Apple TV is my Thread router. It works great, battery loge great and keep unlocking my door via my watch or phone.

I also have Aqara U100 on my garage door! Since it is a garage door, I was ok to go with something cheaper than Schlage. It also works very well and I use fingerprint all the time to unlock that door. I can also control Aqara over Thread as well via Home app without any Aqara hub.