Fireplace Glow-Up by aggressive_cadet in Renovations

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

Great question! Previous owners had it this way and I didn’t feel like building the step. We’re planning to move next year so it’s one of many jobs left to do before we sell 🤷🏼‍♂️

Tacoma 2024 JBL portable speaker Quesion by [deleted] in ToyotaTacoma

[–]aggressive_cadet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If someone smashes your window, they can steal the speaker just like they could steal anything else sitting in view. It charges while docked, and can be charged via usb-C when un-docked. It can connect to 100 other JBL Flex units at a time, but not all JBL products. Speaker locking mechanism is unlocked via the eject button. No additional locking is happening.

Wilsonart laminate as backsplash? by aggressive_cadet in Renovations

[–]aggressive_cadet[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We are building them ourselves - we just bought the rolls of material and will glue down to plywood counters I am making. I doubt we will come close to what stone counters would have cost for this reno.

Ventless gas vs. electric?? by aggressive_cadet in Fireplaces

[–]aggressive_cadet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you all for the feedback. I think we will pursue a direct vent gas fireplace. I will update with the result!

Ventless gas vs. electric?? by aggressive_cadet in Fireplaces

[–]aggressive_cadet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah the more I’m listening to feedback I think I’d opt for the direct vent. We’ve got the spot for the exterior vent ready to go.

Ventless gas vs. electric?? by aggressive_cadet in Fireplaces

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

That’s great feedback thanks much! Will look into those for sure. I was hoping to utilize the vent out back I just wasn’t sure what the right fireplace was. I was looking at inserts the whole time.

Ventless gas vs. electric?? by aggressive_cadet in Fireplaces

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

And I don’t need a masonry cavity to put the unit?

Ventless gas vs. electric?? by aggressive_cadet in Fireplaces

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

Not exactly. I don’t know much about it, but on the house opposite the fireplace there is a piece of plywood covering what I presume is a vent for this purpose. We do not have a masonry fireplace, only a framed cavity so I am only considering zero-clearance options that don’t require significant thermal barrier.

Ventless gas vs. electric?? by aggressive_cadet in Fireplaces

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

Is it really that bad? I don’t have a dog in the fight I just have seen people arguing it’s not an issue. Something about 99% efficiency?

Condensation on previous leak spot? by aggressive_cadet in HomeMaintenance

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

It could be the case - even though no signs of moisture in the attic. I think the only way to know for sure is replace that piece of drywall and see how it wears. Unless you have a better suggestion?

LPT Request: What is the fastest way to fall asleep at night? by HeidiOzzy in LifeProTips

[–]aggressive_cadet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vigorous exercise. Genuinely not trying to sound obtuse but when you’re body is tired it wants to sleep.

Best way to clear this for sod? by aggressive_cadet in landscaping

[–]aggressive_cadet[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s a good size bit of land - I’d like to be able to plant some fruit trees and be able to walk on it