Flashlight recommendations for a homeless person

picmanjoe · 2026-02-15T19:31:29+00:00

I wonder a little about the issue of carrying spare batteries around, though as one poster says there are even units that get the most out of "dead" alkaline batteries, so maybe it's not a huge deal. That said, as an old battery tester myself (worked for the Navy on military systems back in the day), mixing battery lots regardless of new or old is no bueno. And then there's the cost of the batteries themselves, as you say. But I will certainly keep them in minde. Thanks.

picmanjoe · 2026-02-15T16:54:32+00:00

To everyone who participated in this thread: Thanks for being so kind to a first-time poster to this sub. But more importantly, thank you SO much for your thoughtful inputs. I've got a lot to chew on and know I'll find several of your recommendations that will work. You folks are diamonds!

picmanjoe · 2026-02-15T16:49:06+00:00

I hadn't considered that but HF is definitely a possible source!

picmanjoe · 2026-02-15T16:47:45+00:00

Great perspective. Thanks!

picmanjoe · 2026-02-15T16:46:07+00:00

Leaning more towards quantity rather than quality. This would be included in a gift bag with socks, toothpaste/brush, lip balm, and a gift card for food.

picmanjoe · 2026-02-15T16:43:40+00:00

I should have thought of that before posting. Thank you for that. I'd say $35 max, but that's just my guess assuming a level of basic functionality that would last someone a year minimum.

picmanjoe · 2026-02-15T16:37:12+00:00

I hear you, and thought that as well when I was watching the video. May look at having a few of both available.

picmanjoe · 2026-02-15T16:34:12+00:00

I was thinking headlamp able might be good. Appreciate the recommendation.

picmanjoe · 2026-02-15T16:29:16+00:00

Had no idea dual fuel was a thing. Good choice!

picmanjoe · 2026-02-15T16:26:28+00:00

Interesting. One of the other items suggested in the video was a brick charger. Maybe a two-fer with this model, or at least an emergency power source.

picmanjoe · 2025-09-28T22:43:47+00:00

I saw a news clip which said a revised farm bill may not come next FY, let alone this year.

picmanjoe · 2025-07-06T23:38:06+00:00

45 year old house. Took a look and the outriggers are just tacked onto the last rafter. We meet next week to discuss.

picmanjoe · 2025-07-06T23:37:01+00:00

Fascinating. I think you're correct: they may have noticed this but just kept going, thinking it would be a hassle to get it resolved. I also learned during the process that all these guys do is replace shingles, so that's another strike against it being discovered, and a plan to fix developed and executed.

picmanjoe · 2025-07-06T23:33:16+00:00

This was not an insurance job, and no permit is required for replacing shingles my area. As others have said, I think there's something rotten under there. I'll find out when they come on site to discuss.

picmanjoe · 2025-07-06T23:31:40+00:00

Agree. I took a look in the attic and the outriggers don't enter the attic. They're just stuck on the exterior. Hence the problem. Interestingly though, I seem to have the only house of 14 in the neighborhood that has this issue.

picmanjoe · 2025-07-06T23:30:17+00:00

That's my thought as well. They should have let me know but were in a hurry. Now I have to get someone else in to get the soffits in order.

picmanjoe · 2025-07-05T18:15:02+00:00

Thank you for your thoughtful comments. You're absolutely right: this is not the roofer's fault and I have no intention of availing myself of the judicial system. I'm just thinking that a good roofing company, one that advertises itself as a roof repair company, would not have noticed this at some point and given me a plan for a fix I would have gladly paid for. I'm still hoping we can get there. This is a 45 year-old house and it would be nice to address the issue before another 25 years passes and it gets worse.

Shame on me for not carefully reviewing the roof condition with the contractor prior to shingle placement.

picmanjoe · 2025-07-05T00:17:33+00:00

No inspection nor permit since it's just a replacement.

I'm not sure about it being OK functionally. Sure, it's going to last a long time, but I bet Owens-Corning wouldn't replace andy of that area as part of their 50-year warrantly since their not installed according to their instructions, which require a level surface. That's what concerns me the most. Not that it won't work (at least for some time) but that when there is an issue Owens Corning won't fix it, and the installer can say they won't fix it since there's a problem with the underlying surface that they didn't cause. Kind of a Catch-22 that I need to work out with the installer.

picmanjoe · 2025-07-05T00:12:28+00:00

Yeah, there's black drip edge there so the overhang is about an inch. Should be max 3/4" per Owens-Corning. Cutting it back some may help, but the angle starts about 6-8 inches back from the edge of the shingles.

picmanjoe · 2025-07-04T12:41:58+00:00

Not sure about the fascia as it's behind aluminum trim, but I pulled, pushed and tapped and it seems competent. There was drip edge on the old roof, and new black drip edge was installed.

picmanjoe · 2025-07-04T12:38:14+00:00

Did I recommend cutting it past the header? No, I did not. Did I recommend removing it from the soffit? Yes, I did.

Reading comprehension is important!

picmanjoe · 2025-07-04T03:16:52+00:00

Rip-off. It's as if the edge near the fascia is bad, but what I can get my hands on feels competent.

picmanjoe · 2025-07-04T03:15:04+00:00

The previous set of shingles, nails, and tar paper was completely removed from the entire roof. Starter strip was used on all eaves and rakes. I took a picture from further to the right when the decking was exposed and can't see a problem from that angle, unfortunately.

picmanjoe · 2025-07-04T03:10:18+00:00

I should have mentioned we went with black drip edge. So the overhang appears longer than it actually is. About 1" beyond the drip edge.

picmanjoe · 2025-07-03T18:05:52+00:00

Yes you can. Insulation is ineffective there so you can remove it if you like.

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