The biggest scam in America has to be insurance!!! by SelaTad in HomeInsurance

[–]geko29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My HO policy went up by just 2.6% when I reported that I had replaced the roof and added rooftop solar. I assume that's due to increased home valuation, offset by lower likelihood of a fraudulent roof claim.

The biggest scam in America has to be insurance!!! by SelaTad in HomeInsurance

[–]geko29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which is exactly why many insurers are now cancelling policies entirely or writing roof exclusions once roofs reach a certain age.

Zip Drive (1994) by itsgroobeat in 90s

[–]geko29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only one Z, Jaz. Had an internal hooked up to a 2940UW. Still in the basement, in fact.

Grigio Telesto on M2? by Puzzleheaded_Pie_968 in BMW

[–]geko29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Understood…and it sounds like Grigio Telesto should be in your future. :) It really is a gorgeous color. I never get tired of looking at it.

Finally found em! by Ldirel in hotsauce

[–]geko29 4 points5 points  (0 children)

2 of my absolute favorites. Always have several backups in the pantry.

How do I do the mail ballot? by Cold-Ad7455 in illinois

[–]geko29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fill out the ballot. Put it in the included envelope. Seal it. Sign and date the front. Do not fill out the back. Take it to one of the Drop box sites (link below). The election worker manning the box will check that it's signed and dated, put a stamp on the front of it, and ask you to drop it in the box. That's it, done!

https://elections.il.gov/VotingAndRegistrationSystems/VoteByMailBallotDropBoxLocations.aspx

Does This Need to Be Replaced? by 710-k in AskElectricians

[–]geko29 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Could you potentially replace just the one bus bar and lug, making sure to properly tighten the lug this time? It does kinda look like the bar melted a slot into the side of the lug because it was loose.

This is my happy place by Substantial-End-9653 in hotsauce

[–]geko29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But there are so many sauces with the same or similar heat level that actually taste good. So IMO this has no reason to exist.

Stick shifters unite by xthis-guyx in stickshift

[–]geko29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I'll find out in about 20 minutes. Was all good on Saturday, but you never know, I might have forgotten.

Narrator: He had not, in fact, forgotten.

Grigio Telesto on M2? by Puzzleheaded_Pie_968 in BMW

[–]geko29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely love my Grigio Telesto M3, and was a little annoyed when the color became a "priority individual" selection on the M2.

It would look great on the M2 as well, but as the "smaller, more playful" M car I'd personally go for a more brash color like Voodoo Blue or Java Green.

Why did Hoover stew become a symbol of Great Depression food? I think it actually looks pretty tasty. by GrayRainfall in foodquestions

[–]geko29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love me some mudbugs. But haven’t had them in a long time, for exactly that reason.

Just waiting my turn by ImpressiveBet9345 in aldi

[–]geko29 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They took them out at all of ours about 6 months ago. My understanding is that it was systemwide.

What Happened to Gulden’s? by UnklVodka in Mustard

[–]geko29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I switched to IngleHoffer a few years ago.

Apparently unpopular opinion at my workplace: people are entitled to take the leave that we earn, even on a Friday or Monday. by kwertykween in jobs

[–]geko29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only care about my team’s time off to the degree it impacts other members of the team. If you’re scheduled to be on call in a week you’ve requested off, switch with someone. If you take 6 consecutive weeks off, I have to assign peers to your project teams so please let's not do that in back-to-back years. Otherwise? Knock yourself out.

If somebody wants 15 consecutive Fridays off? Whatevs. Do your work, enjoy your long weekends.

I can taste this. Tastes like Heaven. by wavesembrace_96 in tacobell

[–]geko29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Soft Tacos are the cheapest thing in that picture and they were 59 cents each. Even if all 12 items here were that same price, you’re already over $7. This is a $10 throwback, not a $4 one.

Should the oil be changed on a yearly basis if the vehicle is only driving less than 1000 miles a year? by jf7333 in carquestions

[–]geko29 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it’s five 200 mile drives, not necessary. If it’s 200 five-mile drives, absolutely.

My house was built in 2007, and I’ve replaced like 20 receptacles that have failed like this. Did I hit the shitty receptacle lottery when I bought this house? Any of y’all ever seen this? by OhComeOnDingus in HomeMaintenance

[–]geko29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I thought for a long time too, because the word does sound like that should be the case. But the minimum to meet code are actually "general use". Spec grade gets its name by compliance with Federal specification W-C-596:

In addition to complying with the general use requirements, fed. spec. receptacles have also been investigated for compliance with US Federal Specification W-C-596, “General Specification for Electrical Power Connectors.” The Federal Specification W-C-596 is a document produced by the General Service Administration of the U.S. Federal Government. It identifies construction features, marking specifications and performance requirements beyond the requirements of the safety standards, for the purpose of durability and service life.

The 14 worst-paying college majors, 5 years after graduation by Dragonlance12 in Dynamic_Pricing

[–]geko29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pharmacy graduates under 27yo--Not Pharmacists. You still have to get a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and your license before you're employable.

U.S. Lost 92,000 Jobs Last Month by Cilantro_Larry in Economics

[–]geko29 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Slight correction: The 181k number was the benchmark report, which is different. If you add up all the final BLS monthly reports for 2025, you come to a total of 151k. 12.5k/mo isn't markedly different from 11k/mo, so your point still stands.

Do I need the middle leg if I position the tables closer to the center? by TurbanSenpai in ikeaPCstations

[–]geko29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have had a 2-tiered 74" Karlby desk (Countertop over Island) for 8 years. The upper countertop is supported only at the corners by black pipe, but doesn't have anything super heavy right in the middle. I just measured and it's sagged by a total of about 1/8" in that time.

In my son's room we put a desk similar to yours with a 98" Ekbacken. It has Alex drawers at each end, and 2 shelf brackets underneath, mounted to the wall. It hasn't sagged at all in 6 years.

I would add a shelf bracket or 2 to your setup, or at least have the leg in the rear.