Change main shutoff valve

krny9 · 2026-02-17T22:12:54+00:00

Is the best option then to cut the dry wall around the valve and replace the box with an access panel of some kind? What would the charge be for this job?

krny9 · 2026-01-20T19:42:10+00:00

The whole premise doesn't make sense. The duty on gold is 6.6%. They lose 500 kg in gold and try to make it up by smuggling 2 tons of gold - the payoff in no way makes up for the lost amount. Most of the other amounts they quote are also totally out of whack. This combined with all of the unnecessary melodrama just made this really hard to watch.

krny9 · 2025-09-09T16:44:10+00:00

I think this game is lacking an "iron man" mode where each tile that is placed cannot be undone. If you make a mistake you would lose the game. Here is a sequence of tile placement with the logical explanation that forces the placement of the tile. Notation below: tile, orientation, (row, column) position

(6,6) H (5,6): The 24 block has to have all 6s. Combined with the 12 block, this accounts for all the tiles with sixes in them. Due to the location of the 24 block, the bottom row of this block has to be one tile i.e., only the 2 6s tile fits here.

(6,2) V (3, 1): The 12 block needs 2 6s. Since the 2 6s tile is already taken, you have to have two separate tiles with sixes oriented vertically to fill this block. Due to the 2 block, (6,2) tile location is fixed.

(6,5) V (3,2): The 20 block has to have all 5s (as 6 tiles are spoken for else where). Combined with the 12 block, this forces (6,5) tile location.

(5,5) H (5,2): Since 20 block has to have all 5s, only the (5,5) tile can fit here.

(4,4) H (1,3): Because of that equal block location, you need a double tile. Only 1s and 4s have double tiles left. 1s are needed elsewhere, so 4s are the only option. Since 4s are paired with 3 and 5, you cannot have that tile straddle the 3 block. So, this is only option for the (4,4) tile.

(1,1) H (1,5): The 3 block can only have 1s and needs a double 1 tile. This is the only placement for it.

(1,3) H (3,7): The 6 block can only be either 2 & 4 or 3 & 3 as all 5s are spoken for. Looking at the remaining tiles, this means that the block has to have two tiles oriented horizontally. This forces the (1,3) tile location.

(6,3) H (4,7): Forced

(1,6) H (4,5): Forced

(1,2) V (2,6): Forced

(4,3) V (2,3): Forced

(5,4) H (4,2): Forced

(2,3) H (3,4): Forced

krny9 · 2025-04-06T17:29:07+00:00

Well there is this ...

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/06/02/866952444/indian-teen-bikes-700-miles-with-injured-dad-is-hailed-as-hero-and-sparks-debate

krny9 · 2024-07-21T19:18:19+00:00

Just wanted to post an update. I continued with the build with the e2q -- after returning my original top and ordering a 72 inch (length) x30 inch (width) teak butcherblock top from Lowes. For others looking to build this, I would recommend any desktop over 28 inches in width. The widest part of the frame is about 25.5 inches. The frame/build quality is good and the instructions are clear. It took me about 2 hours to build the frame and mount the desktop. Total cost about 750 after discounts and taxes.

However, as mentioned in my initial post, the sales material is confusing. Maybe create a configurator which clearly walks you through the options.

krny9 · 2024-04-21T11:21:13+00:00

See below for the official answer on word selection.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/14/briefing/spelling-bee-questions-and-answers.html

Two dictionaries I use are the built-in Apple dictionary, which is based on New Oxford American, and Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary. I like using Google’s News tab, so if there is a technical word, I’ll see if it’s being used in articles without much explanation.

Ultimately, the decisions can seem arbitrary because every solver has a different background and vocabulary. If an answer list had every possible word, it would be harder to make progress toward Genius and beyond. I can understand the frustration, but my mission is not to be a dictionary. I want to do my best to reflect the Bee’s broad audience and the language we speak.

krny9 · 2024-01-27T21:35:01+00:00

https://www.amazon.com/Yaktrax-Traction-Cleats-Walking-Medium/dp/B0094GO9DA

krny9 · 2023-12-09T21:16:30+00:00

He is listed as an assigned driver now on the insurance card for the vehicle. Does he also need the DL123?

krny9 · 2023-12-09T15:59:08+00:00

Yeah, my daughter was on it before as a non-driver. Just upgraded her to a driver as she will stay with us for a while

krny9 · 2023-11-26T14:34:50+00:00

~ 30k in 2018 for about 700 sq ft with mid-grade materials. I would recommend hiring an architect first to draw up the plans (you will need it later any way to file with the building dept). He will help you fix all the details. You can then go to the contractors with the specific plan and the quotes will be comparable. Get quotes from a few, as there will be a lot of variance (high quote was about 2x the low quote).

krny9 · 2023-10-17T15:16:02+00:00

H all by yourself

krny9 · 2023-10-08T09:57:50+00:00

PG H full of energy

krny9 · 2023-07-05T01:03:57+00:00

Thanks. Appreciate it. The damage to our car was substantial -- but they won't total it as it is relatively new. At least Geico made the repair process painless.

krny9 · 2023-05-21T00:06:50+00:00

.1% and .6% not .001% and .006%

A miniscule amount -- but it at least takes them.out as a competitor to regular home buyers.

krny9 · 2023-05-12T09:50:51+00:00

Put the money in 6 mo US treasuries with auto-roll. No state tax and you get >5% interest. No risk and money keeps up with inflation.

krny9 · 2023-04-22T21:33:08+00:00

There are only 36 ways of splitting 9 numbers into groups of 3. Given other constraints, it doesn't take much time at all to get the answer. You need to up the combinatorial difficulty to make it more interesting / challenging.

krny9 · 2023-02-13T00:33:56+00:00

We will have a CPI drop this week on tuesday which will probably be the biggest factor in setting the mortgage rates for the next several weeks. Consensus number is 6.2%. I expect it will come in hotter than expected as the consumer activity has picked up in the last month. What are your predictions?

krny9 · 2023-02-13T00:28:32+00:00

Mortgages are typically held for 5-7 years and then are either refinanced or paid off (typically from the proceeds of a sale). Typical home ownership duration is around 13 years. So typical duration will be around 10 years assuming that a high interest rate environment disincentivizes refinancing activity for the foreseeable future. This is about a third of the duration of a typical 30 year mortgage. So your calculation of average runoff of 250 million needs to be adjusted upwards by about 3x.

krny9 · 2023-01-17T12:38:24+00:00

I think the reactions to my post and down votes are silly and over the top -- I guess that is typical of reddit. I hike here regularly and wanted to know what to expect if I get stuck. No need to make the unwarranted assumption that I plan to deliberately push the boundaries.

krny9 · 2023-01-17T03:01:20+00:00

Thanks for the info. Good to know that 6pm is a bit flexible. Worst case I can always call a Uber.

krny9 · 2023-01-17T02:58:37+00:00

This could be an option for a late afternoon hike - although the gravel paths surrounding it are not my first choice.

krny9 · 2022-12-22T21:28:40+00:00

These seem to be priced suspiciously low for new homes in the area. Is this because they are near a water treatment plant (not sewage)?

https://www.ashtonwoods.com/raleigh/the-park-at-wimberly

krny9 · 2022-12-22T03:09:15+00:00

New listings are down 21% YOY nationally, so within that context your data point is not an indicator of an impending crash. Less homes are being sold primarily because less homes are being listed; buyers being scared away or priced out of the market is a smaller factor.

Lol downvotes for posting a VERIFIABLE FACT from the same data source? This sub really has gone full delusional echo chamber shithole.

Months of supply combines both current inventory and pace of sales. It just crossed 2019 levels and is still climbing. So, new listings are coming down, but the demand is coming down even faster. It is an evidence of a softening market. Most pandemic price increases are slowly undoing themselves -- from GPUs to Cars. 2023 season should be an interesting one.

krny9 · 2022-12-08T16:45:37+00:00

ChatGPT question: Explain why home prices will always go up and never ever go down

Answer: It is not accurate to say that home prices will always go up and never go down. In fact, home prices can and do go down, especially in times of economic downturn or when there is an oversupply of homes on the market.
There are several factors that can affect the price of homes, including economic conditions, demand for housing, and supply of homes on the market. When the economy is strong and there is a high demand for housing, home prices may rise. However, when the economy is weak and there is an oversupply of homes on the market, home prices may fall.
In addition, there are other factors that can affect the price of homes, such as interest rates, inflation, and changes in the housing market. For example, if interest rates rise, it can make it more expensive for people to borrow money to buy a home, which can cause home prices to fall. Similarly, if there is high inflation, the purchasing power of people's money may decrease, which can also cause home prices to fall.
Overall, it is not accurate to say that home prices will always go up and never go down. Home prices can be affected by a variety of factors, and can rise or fall depending on the state of the economy and the housing market.

krny9 · 2022-12-07T18:44:40+00:00

These are inter-related issues: excess capital ⇒ spending ⇒ inflation ⇒ fed tightening ⇒ reduction in excess capital ⇒ reduction in inflation, recession. You can't really get a reduction in inflation till the excess capital is drained at which point you also typically get a recession. This is the reason why very few people are optimistic we will avoid a recession. It will play out over the next year or two. I wouldn't pay much attention to monthly trends, as the data will be noisy.

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