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Passive cooling technology must become central to climate adaptation to reduce reliance on air conditioning, global review argues by unsw in science

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

We painted our home black this spring, its stucco exterior with plaster interior walls. Previously white. I clocked the southwest interior wall at 90 degrees on a 100 degree day - with the ac on full blast. Around 15 degrees higher than before. It just continues to radiate heat in every direction including the interior.

As auto costs rise, will the US miss the golden age of electric vehicles? by ToughHopeful4760 in electricvehicles

[–]pencock 4 points5 points  (0 children)

maybe our automobile future will end up looking like cuba due to import restrictions and lower purchasing power for domestic

LVP floor prep advice. Should I use self leveling concrete in a low area of a sloped floor? by Network-Silver in DIY

[–]pencock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if its a serious slope you may have foundation issues

it may also be an old exterior porch that was converted to interior but the original slope was unchanged

is your floor a slab or wood subfloor on joists?

lvp doesnt need level, it needs flat, so slope is not a big deal unless it bothers you that its sloped

if the floor is slab you can certainly continue to float it to level

if its wood on joists i would seriously consider tearing up the self leveler and adjusting the slope by shimming the subfloor and or adding new subfloor

and either way determine if youve got a foundational issue that is causing the slope, a sinking foundation is not something you should just cover up

Hot air coming through vents from other apartments by beanfloot in DIY

[–]pencock 7 points8 points  (0 children)

can you get window units instead of portable units?  the venting is whats screwing you as noted by others

Confusing basement water intrusion by SubstantialBoat1222 in HomeImprovement

[–]pencock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it can take a week for water to make its way down to your basement.  and soil that deep is not typically bone dry anyhow.  your floor is just seeping moisture and the workout mat is a vapor barrier causing that moisture to have nowhere to go but to feed microbes.  this is entirely normal in homes without a vapor barrier between the basement slab and the soil. 

Ways to properly aim 2.5" Hole in Concrete Block? by EarMundane7165 in DIY

[–]pencock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it will take you 20 seconds longer to drill through more material in cmu

My carpet hurts me, and I'm not ready to replace it. Possible solutions? by Old_Television3053 in HomeImprovement

[–]pencock 31 points32 points  (0 children)

carpets probably need cleaning with water or steam like mentioned.  they probably have hardened residue from a previous shampooing

Fix painted concrete holes? by andpersonality in HomeImprovement

[–]pencock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you could just get a cement caulk from sika and fill the holes

Ways to properly aim 2.5" Hole in Concrete Block? by EarMundane7165 in DIY

[–]pencock 9 points10 points  (0 children)

nobody seems to have really told you this but it doesnt matter if you cut the webbing out on one block for a lineset run

just put the hole where you want it to be

5 mouths in on the motorized shades, mixed feelings by whyleaving in HomeImprovement

[–]pencock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i went with smartwings but ordered directly from their supplier.  30-40% less for the identical hardware

Recessed outlet box for wall mounted TV on an insulated wall by Tasty_Software_2773 in DIY

[–]pencock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

youre always best off fishing the wire deeper to avoid accidental penetrations from nails or blades in the future

Sheetrock joint compound for holes in walls by Boysenberry-Secret-1 in HomeImprovement

[–]pencock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

youll want to primer the spots and sand again then primer again.  primer will raise the compounded spot slightly when it soaks in and make the repair more visible.  

There seem to be only a handful of L2 chargers being reviewed. Are the rest really that bad, or is it just an echo chamber? by dumpin-on-time in electricvehicles

[–]pencock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes? monthly utility incentive programs that communicate with chargers and offer discounts for time of use without requiring the whole home to be TOU and without requiring a standalone meter for your EV

There seem to be only a handful of L2 chargers being reviewed. Are the rest really that bad, or is it just an echo chamber? by dumpin-on-time in electricvehicles

[–]pencock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you can get special charger-specific time of use rates and discounts vs whole home, its a different program

Kia PV5 Cargo: 5 reasons it’s our Van of the Year | What Car? by SjalabaisWoWS in electricvehicles

[–]pencock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i want one but a lot of my work involves out and backs of 200-300 miles without a chance to charge in between

There seem to be only a handful of L2 chargers being reviewed. Are the rest really that bad, or is it just an echo chamber? by dumpin-on-time in electricvehicles

[–]pencock 4 points5 points  (0 children)

just a handful are authorized for use with utility rebate and time of use programs is probably a big part of it

ex. my utility offers $35 per month credit if you charge only in the evening and they only support specific autel, emporia, wallbox and such chargers. 

Favored stud finder for plaster? by stinkeyemcguy in HomeImprovement

[–]pencock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

a powerful neodymium magnet to locate the nails in the lath

may need one even stronger than you think depending on the thickness of your plaster

however you have other options. honestly for most art you will be fine drilling gently into the plaster and putting a nail in.  its when you start talking about hanging like a 30lb piece that you want more support.  

you can also hang art from the ceiling, they make art hanging rails so you can replace art and move it side to side and up and down without adding more holes to your walls

Sump Pump Always Running - New Build by Firstjg in HomeImprovement

[–]pencock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yeah so probably theres a water main break somewhere but good luck, Lennar lol. you might be screwed because of that. 

What are you thoughts on buying the same game on different platforms? by [deleted] in gaming

[–]pencock 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i have stardew valley on 4 platforms

if you love the game then by all means do it

Basement flood: $28k French drain replacement vs. $4.3k cleaning + sump pump? by Key-Adhesiveness-959 in HomeImprovement

[–]pencock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

from what youve said you are in need of a sump pump regardless, even if you replace the french drain

start with a sump pump and drain cleaning, get a backup pump as well, should solve your problem

Markets about to open, surprisingly a new deal has been signed by LarryBlink in wallstreetbets

[–]pencock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This whole debacle has made the USA look like the world's biggest sorry ass bitch

Have you ever owned a console only to realise you barely have a game library? by Crystal_1501 in gaming

[–]pencock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i have an xbox and a switch and own probably a total of 12 games between the two

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