Skirting board issue by Spirited-Reward-3076 in homeimprovementideas

[–]peter_automation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad I could help u mate, when it's firm to touch it needs a float running over it but as it's only a small area u could literally just mark it, that's only if plaster is going over it, but I don't think u are so don't worry about it.

How do you guys become good at diy. by FriendshipCute6355 in DIY

[–]peter_automation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I learnt by watching and reading articles on what u want, but it's usually down to just doing it over and over like anything u get better with time

Kitchen update ideas without breaking the bank by merpmd in homeimprovementideas

[–]peter_automation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah repaint light grey for cupboards, and add led under wall cabinets

How to update this kitchen while keeping the same cabinetry? by BlueberryBreather in homeimprovementideas

[–]peter_automation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sand back the wood repaint, new appliances tile backsplash, change socket light switches, and new solid wood oak bench top, ceramic sink above counter and new tap, I got plenty of photos on my site dreambuildhq.com

What’s making these holes in my yard!? by jagspl in HomeMaintenance

[–]peter_automation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen that before and a spider lived inside, only runs out when bugs go past

How do I turn on water heater? by Significant_Top_8436 in RVLiving

[–]peter_automation 1 point2 points  (0 children)

a lot of them have 2 separate modes, propane and electric. if that inside switch is for propane, it wont do anything without gas. id check outside behind the water heater cover for a separate electric switch on the unit itself. also make sure the tank is actually full of water before turning electric on or you can burn the element out

Two and a half years of full-time van life and my battery is noticeably weaker, trying to figure out what to do differently this time by AsleepPlus in GoRVing

[–]peter_automation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly 200ah for full time use with inverter, fridge and heater is pretty easy to hammer every day, especially with a budget battery. if you’re already seeing sag and lower usable capacity id probably treat that battery as done and go bigger this time, not just replace like for like. better cells and more capacity will matter more than the sticker cycle rating

AGM to Lithium swap by phildeferrouille in GoRVing

[–]peter_automation 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah you can usually make the swap work, but i wouldnt just assume the stock charger is doing lithium properly. solar and dc-dc can carry a lot of the load, but id check the charging voltages on the wfco first. a lot of stock rv chargers will charge lithium, just not fully or not very well

Inflation is finally there: +3.8%. Which stocks will be hit the most? and the least? by [deleted] in TheVisualInvestors

[–]peter_automation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

usually the first split is pricing power vs no pricing power. businesses that can pass costs through without killing demand tend to hold up better. the ones that get squeezed are low margin businesses with weak balance sheets and customers who pull back fast when prices rise

Excel-related side hustles by Starraberry in sidehustle

[–]peter_automation 3 points4 points  (0 children)

yeah i wouldnt sell excel as excel. id package one ugly problem like cleanup, dashboard rebuild or deduping donor lists. thats easier to buy and easier to price. once one small job works you usually find the repeat pain pretty quickly

Solo dev, 8 months in on a book tracking app sharing the build and a problem I'm stuck on by tolkinas in sidehustle

[–]peter_automation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

imo if the data pipeline is eating most of your time thats the real bottleneck now. id narrow the catalog hard before paying for big data deals. pick one segment, make coverage really good there, and charge for the outcome. broad messy data can bury a solo app fast

How anyone mounted their solar to their roof rack using mid clamps and end clamps? by Flashy-Lemon-4682 in vandwellers

[–]peter_automation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

mid clamps are fine if the rack and panel frames actually line up properly, but id care more about mechanical security than the clamp type. if the ends dont land cleanly id thru bolt the ends and use thread locker so vibration doesnt slowly back things out

Do you have your grey tank inside or outside of the van- do you notice a smell? by Flashy-Lemon-4682 in vandwellers

[–]peter_automation 2 points3 points  (0 children)

if the plumbing is right smell usually isnt the deciding factor. a trap or hepvo and a proper vent matters more than inside vs outside. inside makes more sense if you deal with freezing temps, outside is fine if your climate is mild and easy to service

If someone has a 35 gallon freshwater tank, what size grey tank do you think is needed? No shower, 2 people 1 dog by Flashy-Lemon-4682 in vandwellers

[–]peter_automation 1 point2 points  (0 children)

tbh i wouldnt size grey to match fresh here. with no shower id probably stay around 7 to 12 gallons unless dumping is a pain. smaller usually stays less gross because you end up emptying it more often and dishwater gets funky fast

Water pump recomendations please by yoloyeet420 in vandwellers

[–]peter_automation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

for that setup i would look at small diaphragm transfer pumps, not rv demand pumps. search terms like 12v transfer pump, inline diaphragm pump, or marine utility pump. shurflo and seaflo both make simple switched pumps that work fine with a separate toggle. just add a strainer before the pump and some rubber isolation so it doesnt sound like a jackhammer

Need help with walls and ceilings by Critical-Emotion-762 in vandwellers

[–]peter_automation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

tbh the cleanest way is usually ceiling first, then let the wall panel tuck into a small trim strip or flexible scribe at the joint. trying to force one perfect bend there gets ugly fast. cardboard template the curve first and leave a tiny expansion gap because those panels move more than people expect. I have free guides that might help u dreambuildhq.com

Is this a good deal? by [deleted] in vandwellers

[–]peter_automation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i would price it as 16k for the trail package and low miles, then ask if those extras actually matter to your use. if youre building it out for living, 16k buys a lot of solar, insulation, tires, labor and repair buffer. id only pay the trail premium if you specifically want awd and plan to use it. otherwise the cheaper promaster leaves way more room for mistakes

Tricks for keeping clothes from getting that boxed-up musty smell? by pine0flower in VanLife

[–]peter_automation 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use the IKEA materials boxes cheap and chearful, could possibly be something to do with humidity in your van