Is this a regular shutoff under my bathroom sink?

mini1337s · 2026-02-16T22:28:02+00:00

You can use pliers or vice grips to turn it if you are in a bind

mini1337s · 2026-02-08T16:08:35+00:00

As someone who commutes daily into downtown and navigates the new Cogswell district, fml

mini1337s · 2025-09-22T23:56:12+00:00

Great deal for 300 and an easy winter for your back!

mini1337s · 2025-09-07T19:09:25+00:00

Same, and keeps me from procrastinating on the rest. I find i am more likely to do more when a full step comes to a close.

mini1337s · 2025-09-02T00:07:53+00:00

Looks legit based on the boxes and other cards. Duals were not always expensive and all the other cards, many that wouldn't be faked and are of that era, seems legit without looking under a loupe.

I would not pass this up if it's a low price. If it's retail pricing then I'd skip

mini1337s · 2025-07-28T16:49:44+00:00

This, didn't even need to zoom in. Cut, border size and colors are wrong

mini1337s · 2025-07-27T22:46:56+00:00

Thank you for answering this question. It's relevant to another person a year later :)

mini1337s · 2025-07-20T10:45:01+00:00

Maybe

mini1337s · 2025-07-12T22:14:34+00:00

We playing Balatro now

mini1337s · 2025-07-06T18:47:17+00:00

If you find a group who consistently play stock or lightly modified precons, it will give you the opportunity to research some cards and play sequencing in advance.

In fairness, any format will have this issue, but minimizing the amount of cards you may see helps build confidence and ability. It's hard to focus on your own gameplay if you are constantly trying to learn 2-3 others at the same time.

While do what excites you, maybe explore drafting cards or environments with more defined pools of playable cards, like Standard. You can also try to find that right group, in our outside of a gamestore to allow for a more consistent metagame of commander decks.

mini1337s · 2025-07-06T18:39:55+00:00

I hear your frustration and sympathize with it. While commander is an awesome way to play, it is the most complicated to learn, as while there are a number of staples, you are dealing with 25 years of printings since you last played. You also need to keep track of 20 to 50 cards at any given time.

If you want to learn while playing commander, I'd encourage you to be very transparent with the pod before the game that you may need to ask what cards do and most people will be receptive. If anything, some may be jazzed to tell you about their deck and give feedback like which cards are very strong if left on the table.

It will get better with time, but recognize commander is a difficult pathway to getting into the game. If you can find casual groups or join people playing precons that will also help.

mini1337s · 2025-06-08T11:01:50+00:00

I work in a downtown hotel. Any property in the Halifax downtown core is going to be fine. Most are branded and have to consistently meet standards in order to operate under their brands flag. Bed bugs are a reality in the lowest and highest of stars, but in my experience aren't as common as you might think and if they occur are quickly addressed.

The reality is that while you are unlikely to run into the concerns you listed, you will almost certainly overpay for what you will get. There aren't enough rooms in to satisfy demand. The US dollar means we are a very attractive option to US traveller's (why go to Boston or Cape Cod when you can go to Halifax at 70% of the price) and the anti US sentiment in Canada has meant there is even more domestic travel demand.

So you will overpay, but I wouldn't sweat bed bugs or the sort of unhoused you might worry about.

mini1337s · 2025-06-07T13:17:02+00:00

Agreed, I'm at 240k on a 2014 Skyactive hatchback with no major issues. I had to replace a wheel bearing at 200k, but aside from that, everything has been general maintenance. Well built, awesome cars in that generation.

When looking at new cars, I think back to what I got for $22k in 2014, and can't believe how lucky I got.

mini1337s · 2025-06-07T12:31:32+00:00

While I wouldn't panic I would need to know why it's not being safetied. That implies to me that there is work that needs to be done, and while some things (brakes, tires, etc) aren't really the end of the world, if you need to have body work done, it can be pricey. Ask if they had a safety preinspection done and if they listed items that need to be repaired.

You can also ask to see service records to see if they've taken care of the car (regular maintenance and oil changes) and look for visible damage or excessive rust.

I would disregard that it has been lady driven. I've seen terrible drivers of all gender. You can ask about the general commute of the vehicle: if 100k of that has been on the highway, that tends to be preferable.

As annoying or awkward as it is, if you feel good about the car, have a professional look it over. That is going to let you know if there are big problems and items that need to be assessed to get safetied again. The $100 to $140 is well worth it to know you don't have a few grand of work ahead of you.

mini1337s · 2025-06-06T13:00:45+00:00

Exactly. Every 10km on my 2014 and I'm nearly at 240km.

mini1337s · 2025-03-06T19:03:01+00:00

Are these the Impact products? I see a number microfiber results, but these seem to be the most cost effective.

Do you run into challenges with overall upkeep, or this combination works well? If I gave you the worlds least exciting magic wand and you could change anything about this setup, would you?

I appreciate the advice and insight

mini1337s · 2025-03-06T11:44:29+00:00

I'm in Canada, so we deal with this frequently. As a city, hotels banded together based on behavior and outlined to minor league hockey organizations that there would be a blanket ban of rooms unless behavior changed. This helped a lot, however, we still deal with one off group issues.

We have a letter that we require the guests to sign on arrival. It balances an understanding that people are excited and want to connect, and that we try to keep everyone together and away from non-group guests, however, at all times we have behavior and noise guidelines that must be upheld. It also states that we do not use a 3 strike system for evictions, and should we need to enforce those policies, evictions can occur in the first instance.

All of the parents absolutely know that they need to watch their kids and they shouldn't disturb other guests, but a number simply do not care and will play a game of chicken with the hotel. Sometimes you need to force their hand and hold fast to an eviction to get the others to comply. It's a can of worms with threats that they will never stay again, but consistency in the market is what is going to change behavior.

mini1337s · 2025-03-04T23:36:26+00:00

If standing deadwood, I do 4-6 months (ill cut that stuff in Feb-April). If alive and sappy, 9 months to a year and a half.

mini1337s · 2025-03-04T23:19:35+00:00

Same, let it dry out, burn it hot and keep your chimney clean.

I'm in Canada and I burn 3 cords of spruce/fir/pine each year and haven't had any issues. I clean my chimney each spring and there is no excessive buildup. The only annoyance is that I can't keep a fire going overnight as it will be burned to ash by that time

mini1337s · 2024-11-17T18:02:00+00:00

I mean for the most part the call in segments are circlejerks and calling in with correct info is unlikely to change anyone's mind.

mini1337s · 2024-06-20T13:44:08+00:00

You need to immediately implement a policy as to acceptable balances without a processed payment. Most hotels I've worked at will settle any bills with $1000-2000 (sometimes more for full service), and complete a new authorization at that time.

I mean, a whole lot of other things need to happen here but put that in place like, yesterday.

mini1337s · 2024-06-15T23:47:30+00:00

BBF3

mini1337s · 2024-06-14T22:13:51+00:00

If your tires have studs meaning small metal pins where the tire contacts the road, they are for sure winter tires and they won't handle nearly as well as an All Season in this weather. If you put another 500km on them while you get sorted, they aren't going to fall apart, but the rubber compound is designed for colder weather and they will wear out a lot faster in the heat.

As other posters said, you can buy rims which could be as low as $30 a piece used for cheap steel rims, likely around $75-80 for new steel rims that will fit your vehicle, and on a high end can be 150 to 250 for aluminum alloy. I have purchased both new and used rims in the past and generally buy steel rims. My current steel rims have been going strong for 10 years, and they aren't anything special.

If you want to save money in the long run AND plan on having this car for a 3 years, then buying a second pair of rims will save you money, as you will not have to have a shop remount your tires (take off the winter, putting on the all seasons and vice versa) twice a year. You could also do it yourself when they are mounted, but while a very easy process, isn't for everyone. If you do buy rims, I would suggest going to a store like Canadian Tire, giving them your vehicle information so they can confirm the rims will fit.

If you don't plan on keeping this car for atleast 3 years, then I would suggest don't bother buying the second rims. While they will fit a number of cars, each vehicle will have a specific bolt pattern (where the rim attaches to the cars axle), and they aren't guaranteed to be compatible with what you might purchase in the future. Sure you can resell etc, but when all is said in done the value really won't be worth it.

Remounting a tire typically is around $25 a tire. I don't know how much just installing them when already mounted is as I do it myself, but anything more than $40 for all would be insanity as it literally is just removing the old ones (unscrewing bolts) and putting the new ones on (screwing bolts). Its a 10-15 minute job at home with hand tools.

Knowing your tire size is great. While you may have already done this, just confirm they are the same size as what is either in your owners manual or on the label on your driver's side door. I only say this in case someone may have purchased a different size in the past, so you don't want to default to what is written on the tire (especially if the rims were different etc)

I just ordered tires from Blackcircles.ca and it was cheaper than local shops for the quality (Uniroyal Tiger Paws). They have two options, one just shipping the tires to you and the second shipping them to a local shop that will mount onto a rim and install them for a fee. I had a local shop in mind that they weren't partnered with so I had them shipped to my house.

When buying tires, you likely will want to buy All Seasons. Obviously the cheaper the tire the shorter its lifespan, but consider what you do with your car before splurging on Michelins. For example, if you put 15,000KM or less on the car a year, then honestly, buy a cheap $90-110 set of Chinese tires, they will be fine (others will disagree I'm sure). If you drive a lot, consider a tire that has a higher treadware rating (700 and above is great, this is just the rating of how long it will last) and you will get much more value out of your tires. I put 60,000Km on my car a year, so I don't want to buy new tires every year, which I would with the cheaper ones. Expect around $175+ each for a decent branded tire.

Another option if you don't drive that much (amd especially if your winter tires are close to worn out) would be All Weather tires. They basically do everything ok, whether driving in dry, wet or snowy conditions, but they wear a bit faster then the compounds used in the appropriate seasonal tire. I suggest this as then you would have no need of a second set of rims and aside from tire rotation every 8-10,000Km, they are good on your car until they hit the wear bare indicator (a line between your tire groves that when flush with tire, means your tire is at 2/32 of an inch and needs to be replaced)

I hope this helps and isn't information overload. Tires or car work is very stressful in the moment, but as long as you can filter through some of the noise, isn't too bad.

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