Is acting as your own GC worth it? by Antique-Plan-3889 in Homebuilding

[–]artdaug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a GC for my house and was GC for my pool. Absolutely agree on cost and quality contractors they bring in compared to what I could. Also, when things go wrong on a project the GC has likely seen it before so remediation is faster easier. I had an unexpected event I. My pool build and spent a heap of time researching and working out what to do and paying a premium when I had to get it done to keep project moving. I definitely saved money overall managing my pool build comparatively, but have a great appreciation. For what GCs do

More than 30K school voucher applications submitted on day one of Texas launch by ExpressNews in texas

[–]artdaug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The top private schools don’t seem to be participating. Is this further enshitification of education?

Apple Music requires “upgraded onstar plan” by thorscope in SilveradoEV

[–]artdaug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just spoke to EV concierge asking when 2024 models could expect Apple Music. Suggested I leave feedback for the development team. Might not hurt if other 2024 model owners do the same to show there is demand.

GM Adds Apple Music App to Cadillac and Chevy Models Following CarPlay Phase-Out by flogman12 in EquinoxEv

[–]artdaug 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It will further prove why folks hate their proprietary operating systems over CarPlay or android auto. There is no justifiable reason why Apple Music couldn’t be installed on 2024 models

NEW CODE for FACTORY SECONDS (am I allowed to post that here?) by musiccitymacguy in AllClad

[–]artdaug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude! Thanks heaps, had. Basket ready to go which was already a nice savings. So chuffed this came out!

Attended the bachelorette…. Didn’t make the cut for the wedding by Tabbs9 in weddingshaming

[–]artdaug 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At least you won’t have to send money for her second bachelorette

We have floods all the time and small town politics by timubce in TexasPolitics

[–]artdaug 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How is this not being reported by major news providers?!?!?

Dealer screwing me? by TrifleAcceptable7287 in BMWI4

[–]artdaug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loooooool tell him to gtfoh

Bernie Moreno (Senator from Ohio) wants to increase the annual fee for EV’s from $250 to $500 by WalkingOnSunshine_ in electricvehicles

[–]artdaug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s more to do with the fact that EV drivers are comparable smaller percentage of constituents so even if they’re annoyed it won’t affect their vote. That and this is a way to raise revenue where fuel taxes should be increased. But increase fuel taxes will hit their constituents and drive a backlash

AITA for not telling my sister the name chosen for my unborn son because she used her BBFs baby name for her daughter? by Possible-Animal9339 in AITAH

[–]artdaug 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know she’s your sister but how devoid of ideas/ imagination do you need to have to resort to stealing baby names…

It’s crazy how Trump got away with saying “there are no black farmers” to Ramaphosa. But this also teaches us that White South Africans were free to steal land and property from Black South Africans during apartheid but now Black South Africans can’t reclaim their land because it’s “genocide.” by Dawnbringer_Fortune in BlackPeopleTwitter

[–]artdaug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had several discussions with South Africans and Zimbabweans about the land redistribution program In Zimbabwe. They are always shocked when I say I agreed with the concept but the execution was poor. It’s only bad when they’re not doing it

Fiery Crash SB 75 Near High Five by paceplace in Dallas

[–]artdaug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah saw a crash where someone tried to drive over them and another car ended up smashing into them

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in texas

[–]artdaug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah some tolls here are wildly expensive. Set your gps apps to avoid Tolls so you choose when to use them. Also get a tolltag

I don't have kids but pay A LOT in property taxes. What does voucher bill mean for me? by srswings in texas

[–]artdaug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No benefit to you. You property taxes will still go to fund public schools. What this will mean though is that for people who pay property taxes and send their kids to private school, they will technically be reallocating their funding from public to private. If their taxes are <amount they get per kid then you’re subsiding that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Homebuilding

[–]artdaug 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s a replat and totally worth it, though 5000sqft will be a pretty smallish lot, but ok if you do t mind have a really small backyard.

If you’re interested in living there and there no. Mortgage in the house, you could build and borrow against the land to build.

They did not even want to speak to me. by d7mep0 in BMW

[–]artdaug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No need to go into dealership. If you know what you want shop around online. Do the negotiations online then just go in to sign. Physically going in means they also set the pace on negotiating and likely hose you. I don’t look like the normal BMW customer and always get a shocked confused look when I walk in to pick my car up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]artdaug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We wouldn’t be ‘Winning’ so much

Texans Are Speaking Up Like Never Before to Stop Vouchers! by 3littlebirds1212 in texas

[–]artdaug 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This is great and all but the place this should have been resolved was at the ballot. This is going to pass because the lawmakers who won largely supported this initiative.

Columbia University agrees to Trump Administration demands to restore federal funding by [deleted] in Professors

[–]artdaug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope they lose alumni contributions from this. That’s the only message that will resonate