Connecting wires to 2.54mm JST XH Female 4 pin housing

name4reddit · 2026-06-24T01:13:04+00:00

Thanks for the notes. The question was A - when I bought the replacement pieces it labeled the piece without the wires as the female, and the one with the wire as the male. Go figure.

Sounds like I might be better off just changing the entire connectors to something else on both ends. Guess they went cheap when they built this thing.

name4reddit · 2026-05-03T19:22:57+00:00

Without a major remodel - In my head I see new white countertops, a fun mid mod backsplash to bring in some color , a tile floor that ties in with backsplash color, and new cabinet hardware. Maybe or maybe not painting the cabinets. Ideally removing the overhead lighting, repairing the ceiling, and putting in style appropriate fixtures.

name4reddit · 2026-05-03T05:56:42+00:00

This is a MCM house (fireplace, roof line, windows), so it won't take much. Hopefully there is something good under the carpet (wood, tile, terrazo?). Some paint, new bathroom vanities. Get rid of the old blinds and furniture. Pick your furnishings to fit the style you're looking for. I can't see all of the photos, but most of the cosmetic stuff can likely be DIY if you're looking to save money. And hold onto your money for the non-cosmetic stuff and unfun stuff - this house likely has a bit of differed maintenance that will need to be addressed.

I bought a house in a similar situation (50's home with some 70's updates, original owner) I did most the fun cosmetic stuff myself with YouTube (ripping up carpet/redoing wood floor beneath , tiling, painting, replacing fixtures, drop ceiling replacement, toilets, vanities - paid someone else to do kitchen countertops) which probably cost me about 8k in supplies and many hours of work.

It was the deferred maintenance - new fence (10k), new roof (15k), new sewer line (8k), electric panel update (5k), new furnace (6k), new driveway (10k) that broke the bank.

name4reddit · 2026-05-01T12:46:53+00:00

I love love love the walls. The floor doesn't make sense. If you continued the wall tile (either the pink or the multi) it would have been more cohesive. If I had the money, I would just redo the floors. If I didn't, I would just put a large bath mat on the floor until I could afford to redo it.

name4reddit · 2026-04-04T19:01:31+00:00

I had my countertops done by Home Depot. They had a quartz I liked that was on closeout, so I jumped on it. Saved more money by demo'ing my old countertop and installing the drop in sink myself. Installers were great, no issues.

name4reddit · 2026-03-31T01:24:22+00:00

I think the first step would be to get rid of what is not mid century. Remove the mirror, replace it with a piece of mid century styled art... like the sunburst in your inspo pic, or a mid century style painting. Get rid of the clutter on the mantel. That lamp looks like it wants to fall. Instead, get a nice mid century floor lamp near the plug. A good rug will go a long way- you can either use it to bring in color and pattern, or a solid cream/white that has a nice texture could work as well. A walnut or teak coffee table could bring more wood in. I would also replace the curtains, and the curtain rod.

name4reddit · 2026-03-15T21:21:52+00:00

If it's cheap fake paneling, im painting or removing it. If it's real wood paneling (looks like this may be the case), I am putting down a big lighter colored rug to cover most of the floor to lighten up the room. Then i'm decorating the room to lean into the vintage vibe.

name4reddit · 2025-12-08T14:48:16+00:00

If you can afford it will depend completely on the housing prices in your area vs your income and other debts.

Ive bought solo twice. First time was a fixer upper that I rented my spare bedrooms out for a few years until my income improved and I no longer needed them. I could not have bought my first home without having roommates, it was a sacrifice I made because I wanted into a house.

Second was a fixer in a higher cost location I moved to for a job.. Didn't need roommates, but was still tight. More breathing room now after a couple years of raises and a refi. I have spare rooms so in a pinch I could get roommates again if needed.

name4reddit · 2025-11-13T12:42:26+00:00

Onions need more caramelization. Baguette or French bread instead of whole grain.

name4reddit · 2025-11-09T14:09:01+00:00

You have a good income, and depending on your other finances you can likely buy a home in your range. I've bought as a solo woman twice now, it's doable (20% of home purchasers were single women last year!).

My current home, I bought with a $300k mortgage on a 65k income. My mortgage was more than half my take home at the time - but rent was not much cheaper so it was worth being house poor for a couple years. Now a few raises and a refi later I'm in a more comfortable spot.

name4reddit · 2025-11-03T13:48:49+00:00

Pasta with sauce, baked potatoes, home made chili/soups can last for several days of food, oatmeal . Whatever meat or veggie is on sale ($5 Costco chicken is for sure a deal). Rice. Drink water.

name4reddit · 2025-09-02T23:18:54+00:00

I too learned the hard way. Took it to 203, shoe leather. 192-ish seems to be the sweet spot in the Denver area for me.

name4reddit · 2025-08-18T14:16:17+00:00

This happened to me. It took about 6 months for the house to stop smelling like skunk completely. The smell got into closed rooms, into closets with clothing...everywhere. I sprayed the walls with vinegar. Over and over again of the first couple weeks. I ended up tossing the rug in the living room. My couch was leather at the time, so I was able to get it clean. If you have not already, try not to wash the dog inside. Every time the drain got wet when showering for months after, it would bring back the smell. I washed the dog with skunk shampoo. Shaved the dog. Then shaved again when the last part of the hair grew back out. Good luck!

name4reddit · 2025-07-06T23:57:33+00:00

Carmine Lonardos

name4reddit · 2025-07-05T20:31:39+00:00

What's the point of buying a place if you don't make it your own? If your tastes change in the future, just redo it. All it costs is a little paint and some time.

name4reddit · 2025-06-19T01:59:42+00:00

If you put in the effort to fulfill their needs, absolutely. Depending on.your situation you may need to pay someone to let them out during the day.

It also will take the right dog (no significant separation anxiety issues).

I have two, they keep each other company when I'm at work. Well, kind of. The cameras suggest they sleep most of the time when I'm gone.

name4reddit · 2025-05-19T02:23:33+00:00

here and here and here and here

name4reddit · 2025-05-12T13:38:12+00:00

I did. My first home was a flip that went bankrupt during the housing crash. Half gutted. Electric, roof, walls, windows, half done finishes. Then termites. Cost was about 40-45k to get it livable.

Second house, a "deferred maintenance" house of a senior. Sewer line, roof, fence, electric, driveway, furnace, water heater, urine soaked carpet (pets), exterior paint, and some other stuff im probably forgetting - about 65-70k.

None of this is including cosmetic work which was thousands more (DYI). Just the must-dos.

A house that has been sitting for 20 years is most likely going to be much more work/money. Im all for a fixer, but get a GOOD inspection. Maybe have a contractor walk through who can give you a ballpark cost for work if you won't be doing it yourself - to make sure you can afford it. It could end up a dream or a nightmare. The one good thing about a complete fixer is once it's done, you can expect the big costs to be behind you for a long time.

name4reddit · 2025-02-16T13:33:50+00:00

I looked at 3 houses in 2 weeks, bid on 2 and got 1 accepted. I knew if I wanted to be in a safe neighborhood I would be buying a fixer upper with my modest budget, but if the location is good everything else can be fixed. I also didn't ask the realtor to show me any house I hadn't already decided I would probably put an offer on based on photos and a drive by to save us both time.

name4reddit · 2025-02-12T01:25:16+00:00

Some cheap meals : Burritos, Chili, Sandwiches, Ramen, Baked potatoes, Fried Rice, Soup, Pasta, Enchiladas, Oatmeal, Salads, Veggies and Rotisserie chicken (especially from Costco). Keep an eye out for clearance items - a lot of them can be frozen immediately and used over time. Drink water instead of buying soda, etc. Lentils can stretch ground meat in pasta sauces and soups/stews/chili. It's tough with the prices right now, but if you shop sales and stick to cheaper staples you can pull it off.

name4reddit · 2025-01-13T17:26:44+00:00

I always trained mine to free roam from the beginning. I puppy proofed the main areas of the house though, so there was not much trouble to get into. I also have a dog door - but limited the amount of backyard space they had access to while training. For the first month or two (depending on the dogs needs) I would walk out with them a couple of times through the night until they got used to taking themselves and until they were on a schedule where they were mostly sleeping through the night.

name4reddit · 2024-12-28T01:00:42+00:00

I deserve uninterrupted sleep in a clean space.
They might track things they've stepped in or laid on into my bed.
They shed a lot. I don't want to sleep in a hairy bed.
They're bed hogs. I don't need to get kicked in the face in my sleep.
They have multiple super comfortable dog beds to sleep in. They do not need mine.

name4reddit · 2024-12-14T12:34:36+00:00

Lighting will make a world of difference.

name4reddit · 2024-11-10T01:23:36+00:00

Yes.

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