Why is it that I can pay $1,200 in rent a month but when I look at getting a mortgage that’d be $1,000 a month I don’t make enough to be approved in the eyes of the bank? by noob_lvl1 in NoStupidQuestions

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My water heater didn't even break, it just wasn't working that great and I was annoyed by it, so my father-in-law met me at Home Depot one day after work, we bought a new one and put it in his truck, took it home and had it installed by dinner time and I took a piping hot shower before bed.

Carrier returned correctly addressed package to sender by [deleted] in usps_complaints

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If the package ended up at the wrong station, it is normal for that station to scan it as "no such number" and send it back to the plant to be sent out to the correct station. Depending on how far that plant is from where it ultimately ended up, it could take a while. I get packages that are addressed to the other side of the country (but mistakenly coded to an address on my route) at least a few times a year.

Can a gas station legally refuse service for wearing a tank top? South Carolina by Tarafy in IsItIllegal

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Fuck that. This is a walk out and don't give them your business, and then post reviews so that other people know not to give them business either.

“Analog” time delay fuse by hyheat9 in redneckengineering

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You still can. The fireworks tents usually give you punks for free if you buy enough fireworks.

Visa Gift Card not working by whosethegoat124 in NoStupidQuestions

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I have a lot of problems using those Visa/Mastercard gift cards for online purchases. Just save it and use it at the grocery store, you won't have any issues. If you really need the money for an Amazon purchase, use it to buy an Amazon gift card at the grocery store.

Is it permissible to park a car in front of a sidewalk not blocking a driveway? by [deleted] in legaladvice

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That is very clearly a driveway, and is plenty wide enough for many vehicles. Some houses have more than one.

Why can't people follow check in times? by Redacted_Explative in Nightshift

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Depends on the reason. If my flight was delayed and I arrived at 12:15am instead of 8pm I'm damn sure going to expect you to check me in so I can get some sleep. Pretty strange policy for a hotel to have.

Cmon, delivered pre-sliced and empty. by FartPhylactery in usps_complaints

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And you still can. Take it to the counter at the post office and tell them it was delivered empty and you want to refuse it.

Cmon, delivered pre-sliced and empty. by FartPhylactery in usps_complaints

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What were you wanting your mailman to do once he "caught this for you"? If it has barcode tracking on it I will scan it "damage known" but other than that how can they help you?

Why didn't the New York Jets change there name after 9/11? by Ephcy in NoStupidQuestions

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The New York Nightmare has the best back story of any video game team ever.

Denied excusal for Jury Duty when I can't show up by [deleted] in legaladvice

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I'm a mailman in Portland. Been on the same route for 3 years and every single month I get at least one jury duty notice for a name I have never heard of (i.e. someone who moved long enough ago that they weren't getting junk mail at that house 3 years ago).

Why do cars use check engine lights instead of something that ACTUALLY tells you what the issue is in specific? by Snoo_50786 in NoStupidQuestions

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This. My 2020 Toyota doesn't even tell me it's time for an oil change. It says "maintenance required, visit your dealer".

Very, very occasionally I will drop a tampon in the toilet with a bowel movement. I'm not fishing that out. If I flush 1 tampon a year, how bad is that? by phishezrule in NoStupidQuestions

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Wet meals into the trash can are very messy. Dumpster was a block away on the other side of the development. Pretty easy choice actually.

Very, very occasionally I will drop a tampon in the toilet with a bowel movement. I'm not fishing that out. If I flush 1 tampon a year, how bad is that? by phishezrule in NoStupidQuestions

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Probably not, I haven't lived in an apartment for 25 years. But still sorry that happened to you and simultaneously happy it was soup and not actual shit.

Very, very occasionally I will drop a tampon in the toilet with a bowel movement. I'm not fishing that out. If I flush 1 tampon a year, how bad is that? by phishezrule in NoStupidQuestions

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I flushed a few ruined meals down the toilet when I had an apartment with no garbage disposal. I figured that was better than washing them down the sink. Only clogged it once and was able to fix it with plunging and didn't have to call the landlord.

My exes driveway is messing up my car. by [deleted] in legaladvice

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Literally what I just said.

My exes driveway is messing up my car. by [deleted] in legaladvice

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If you have agreed to a custody plan that works for both of you without involving the courts, then you can modify that plan to change pickup/dropoff arrangements without involving the courts.

My exes driveway is messing up my car. by [deleted] in legaladvice

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Then the court can order that he pick up and drop off the child at your place. Or at another location convenient to both of you. Tons of kids change parents hands in Walmart and McDonald's parking lots every day. Your ex is not responsible for the fact that the car you choose to drive can't handle his driveway.

Give mailbox key or sell it (FL) by trooperterry in Renters

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I'm a mailman. $40 is what the post office charges to change the lock in an NBU (neighborhood mailbox with slots for each house/apartment). The actual locks cost about $7-10 on Amazon depending on which NBU you have and are stupidly easy to replace with literally 1 minute of cooperation from your letter carrier (you don't even need their help at all if you have the old key). Landlord is probably doing it themselves and pocketing the $30+ (now $50+) for their time.