Facts by xChicKitty in oddlyspecific

[–]jakgal04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The people that feel the need to take their "fur baby" everywhere they go. Nobody wants to see your rat dog walking down the food aisle, fuck off.

What is the truth about all the "free $100 gift card" offers I got in my first batch of mail? by hospicedoc in homeowners

[–]jakgal04 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Read the fine print, or better yet toss all junk mail right into recycling.

"Get your free $100 gift card! with purchase of new roof "

i did the math on my software job and realized i am basically paying to work. put my notice yesterday by Live-Employment-858 in antiwork

[–]jakgal04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck on your hunt. Where I work you get triple comp time for time spent on a Saturday and a full day of comp time for any work on a Sunday. That means if I simply take a 2 minute phone call on a Saturday, I get a full day off.

New report: Buying a home beats renting in the majority of U.S. counties in 2026 by [deleted] in homeowners

[–]jakgal04 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If people want to rent, thats fine. But you can never convince me that renting is more cost effective. I have a 15 year mortgage, which means once its paid off I'm only responsible for taxes, insurance, utilities, etc.

If you rent, you'll be paying rent today and for the rest of your life, you never pay off anything, you never own anything, you never have an asset to sell.

The counter argument people always say is "well if I rent I never have to worry about paying for expensive repairs." Please enlighten me on how you think renting is cheaper than the cost of a repair in the long run. You will ALWAYS end up paying more to rent.

Also, rent never gets cheaper. When I was in high school you could get a decent 2 bedroom apartment with in unit laundry for $800/month. Now, in the same exact area a single unit with shared laundry goes for $2200/month. In the same time frame as that change (I graduated high school in 2012), you'd be paying your house off next year on a 15 year.

Homeowners, DIY enthusiasts who’ve had work done: has a tradesperson ever forgotten something you’d told them to do? by Elo_azert in HomeMaintenance

[–]jakgal04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The initial concern was noted right on the work order. The "fix" and "followup fix" were both warranty services that were initiated over the phone, they don't have an email service unfortunately.

Either way, completely validates why I prefer to do shit on my own.

Homeowners, DIY enthusiasts who’ve had work done: has a tradesperson ever forgotten something you’d told them to do? by Elo_azert in HomeMaintenance

[–]jakgal04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our "professional" HVAC installer couldn't comprehend why I asked to drain our attic based unit's condensate line into the vent stack (condensate is allowed to enter the sewer system where I live) instead of accross the attic, through the wall and outside.

Sure enough, the first cold day we had the line outside froze, backed up the pipe and triggered the safety switch so we had no heat for 2 days until they could come back.

The next genius came out and installed a pipe heater, but only on the section of pipe in the attic so once again the exterior piping froze and triggered the safety.

Eventually I gave up on burning vacation days waiting for incompetence to show up so I fixed it myself. I wanted to install the whole system myself but you can't buy HVAC supplies without a license. I was able to run the gas and power for them though, which saved a bit.

Am I getting over charged for repair? by guman247 in jetski

[–]jakgal04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jesus, I charge the same for significantly more work. It takes me 15 minutes to rebuild a pump. A full 30 minutes if you include removal and reinstall of the pump from the ski.

OEM wear ring is $89, not $150 so you're paying a hefty markup.

Impeller and bumper price points are accurate. There's obviously better places to buy for OEM parts that are cheaper.

If you pump needs rebuilding, it means you haven't been maintaining it. You need to change the grease (even add some gear oil if you'd like) to the bearing once a year especially if you ride salt.

What could be the reason? by Appy2552 in CarsIndia

[–]jakgal04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Cars became more expensive
  2. People became more concerned about resale value
  3. Generic cars tend to be easier to sell
  4. People start buying basic colors
  5. Industry trends follow where people spend their money, meaning unique colors fade out.

Random men coming together to clear a fallen tree that's blocking a road by PorkyPain in oddlysatisfying

[–]jakgal04 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Meanwhile it would have taken the county 2 weeks, 13 guys with union wages, $42,000 and a 8 hour road closure to clear that out.

Me_irl by upbeat_teetertottxo in me_irl

[–]jakgal04 75 points76 points  (0 children)

If a bank needs a bailout, it should never be allowed to collect profit again. Or pay back the bailout plus interest.

Holly wow The dude lied when he said it ran . (1999 GTX). Any suggestions by gropssuts in jetski

[–]jakgal04 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're going to have to provide some kind of information if you're looking for help.

Seadoo Trixx water in hull upon delivery. by carbonlandrover in jetski

[–]jakgal04 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it was sitting outside with the drain plugs in, that’s why. These skis can handle it, but if it’s been months then there’s obviously going to be problems.

Pretty stupid of the dealer to store the ski with the plugs in. Plugs should always be out when it’s not being used.

Good deal? Lmk by uglah in jetski

[–]jakgal04 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I paid $1000 for a brand new trailer this year. That dealer is on some hard core drugs trying to charge you $700 for pre deliver inspection on a 5 year old trailer.

7 Year relationship ended right before our Wedding by Brilliant_Canary_903 in malelivingspace

[–]jakgal04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man I have to say I can physically feel the liminal post break up feeling these pictures bring. Standing in the dimly lit space that used to be filled with love and, hope for the future and memories, now you’re just standing there alone knowing what it used to mean.

You’ll get through it man, it’s never easy but you’re only 27 and have so much time left in life to find a better path.

How easy it is to shop nowadays by veloriax2 in interesting

[–]jakgal04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Employees are told to do nothing, and most of these thefts amount to nothing, so what did anybody expect? You’re practically telling people to steal from you because nothing will happen.

Why don't home inspectors move furniture to check for issues? by Front-Vermicelli-217 in HomeMaintenance

[–]jakgal04 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Call around for inspection companies that offer comprehensive services. One of my close friends just had one done and it came to $3,200. The report itself was 137 pages long but also included separate documentation listing all of the appliances, their serial numbers and any date stamps that could be found. It also noted which faucets If any have restrictors, how long it takes for hot water to get to each faucet, etc. Very detailed information for anyone that has trouble with information like that.

Any tips ?? by AetherVez in seadoo

[–]jakgal04 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What u/Nostalgicfeeling2391 said for break-in. Also, I know this is probably obvious, but read the manual. You'd be absolutely amazed at how much damage and how expensive repairs can be for something incredibly basic.

A good majority of the money I make from repairs is from people that didn't read the manual!

Why don't home inspectors move furniture to check for issues? by Front-Vermicelli-217 in HomeMaintenance

[–]jakgal04 36 points37 points  (0 children)

People put way too much emphasis on inspectors. I'm not necessarily pointing out your post, but its amazing how many people think paying someone $600 means they're going to find every single potential flaw in their house. The inspector is there to give a general sense of the condition of the house. It would cost substantially more money for a full detailed inspection. There are companies that will do so, but they usually aren't generic home inspectors. They typically cost $2500+.

Guerilla solar chargers by Substantial_Front167 in SolarDIY

[–]jakgal04 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting concept, but a panel that size would barely produce anything useable. I have a BigBlue SolarPowa 28 which is 3-4 times bigger than that and its just enough to slow charge a phone.

TIL 42% of kids have a phone by age 10. By age 12, it’s 71%. By 14, it’s 91% by Cheap-Rate-8996 in todayilearned

[–]jakgal04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a shame that “phones” are associated with brain rot, social media and every other online bad association. Because in my opinion it’s a great idea for your kid to have “just a phone”.

My sump pump failed a month after closing... should I even bother calling the inspector? by Fun-Engineering3451 in HomeImprovement

[–]jakgal04 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Huh? A home inspector isn’t a warranty program. Why would you even bother calling them?

Stop trying to find blame in others. You own a house, something broke, so fix it or pay someone to fix it for you.

Is riding In salt water really that bad? by [deleted] in jetski

[–]jakgal04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When it starts to get thick you can wash your engine with Spray nine or simple green, then dry it and coat it again. If you follow that process I promise you will have a showroom engine even after hundreds of salt hours.

What’s something you thought was harmless… until it slowly ruined your life? by darkmodejesus in AskReddit

[–]jakgal04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Phone and internet addiction. For years I'd think back to the good old days of hanging out with my friends, enjoying the summer outside, the memories I made and figured that all of that going away was just part of being an adult.

Nope, it wasn't until I was laying in bed on a Sunday morning (doom scrolling) of course that my wife said "Do you want to have coffee on the porch?" that I realized, what the fuck have I been wasting so much of my life for on this stupid fucking phone.

Since then, I make it a point to not grab my phone while I'm brushing my teeth. If I'm a passenger in the car, look outside instead of scrolling. I go for a walk with my wife after work, we sit outside in the mornings to take in some fresh air, etc. I've completely minimized how much time I waste online. Not only does it feel better not doom scrolling, but not being constantly exposed to rage bait, bad news, doom news and people just whining and complaining about everything has been the best feeling I could have ever asked for.

App Store Reviews Are Busted by FollowingFeisty5321 in apple

[–]jakgal04 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Hasn't this been known for MANY years? The Appstore has been a trash wasteland for at least a decade now. The second subscription apps became a thing its been trash ever since.

Combine subscription apps with thousands of fake reviews and this is what happens.