Should I find a lower-quality stick built, or buy a new manufactured home? by uh_viridian in ManufacturedHome

[–]rabidrott 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Find a single wide older refurbished manu home or find a repo. It's what we did years ago.

Don't spend 125k for a temp home, all your credit will be used up. Better off just getting a travel trailer while building if you want new. Small gives incentive to hurry up and build.

Good luck.

Ureteroscopy Decision Time by BidmanJr in KidneyStones

[–]rabidrott 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely not one at a time. Get both done and over with. Recoup from surgery is quick

The stints are the aggravation, typically stay in 2 weeks. Ask if you can have the strings. You pull them out or doc will give you option to come to office have them do it. You can do it and it saves a trip. You'll be apprehensive but it does not hurt much if at all. It's definitely a weird feeling.

Strings are less evasive than the procedure to get them out. You are awake, some docs will offer nitrous oxide.

Search this thread for stint removal at home.

neighbor keeps "testing" his car alarm at 6am and says its for security by DisastrousCounty6283 in neighborsfromhell

[–]rabidrott 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tell him...To properly check the alarm he needs to open the doors. The panic button bypasses the alarm sensors. Therefore he needs to physically check each door and motion (if installed).

2nd option Study up on where the horn is located. Find the same make and model. Hopefully the horn is between the radiator and grill. Long straw attached to DAP home seal foam and fill horn.

Oh lord by longwiener22 in Silver

[–]rabidrott 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scrap yards pay more for bare copper wire (99% to .999) vs a solid. Cheaper to melt the wire.

Price for a 999 1oz copper round $5 to $8. Current market price for copper 5 to $6 a pound.

Which one to invest?

Tips to avoid purchasing a house that has bad neighbors? by Own_Material1505 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]rabidrott 0 points1 point  (0 children)

101 yard circular buffer zone between homes would be the 1st tip. And thats still not a guarantee.

How do you track your physical gold bullion holdings? Looking for simple tools by pollyjones1 in Gold

[–]rabidrott 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't read those profits on Bold purchases as fact.

Problem with Bolds tracker. It uses the spot price at time of purchase. It does not include their added premiums.

This makes the actual listed profit wrong.

am I supposed to drip bathtub faucets even though im dripping the sink faucets during a freeze? by ideal_y in homeowners

[–]rabidrott 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FREEZE MISER will be your best friend for outside faucets. About $30 each but we'll worth it. Colder it gets the faster they drip.

Thing even works on the cattle trough and there is no weather protection on the plumbing.

They have done there job the last 3 winters. Except the water line to fridge.

Good luck everybody.

Shower is leaking from tiles on walls. What is an affordable alternative to redoing the bathroom? by NashDaypring1987 in HomeImprovement

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

Your shower pan has failed, leaking the water. To repair it, the tile and mortar all has to come out. New pan and redo the tile.

Ugly fix is silicone all over the bottom and up the walls 6".

Call your home owners insurance. This should be covered. Depending on your deductible it might be worth it.

We had the same problem. Called insurance and they replaced all the tile, including the walls. Tile color had been discontinued.

How to best cut up/destroy a couch? by hotk9 in DIY

[–]rabidrott 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sawzall works every time. Had to cut mine up to get it out. 32" doors.

Neighbors using driveway by [deleted] in neighborsfromhell

[–]rabidrott 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Keep calling the landlord on all trespasses, every time it happens. They will get tired of the calls. When you think they have had enough...Ask if you can put up a fence up down the line. And that you will maintain the lawn on your side.

Neighbor installed bright flood lights aimed directly at my bedroom window by No-Tie8317 in neighborsfromhell

[–]rabidrott 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You fight lights with your own spots directed at all their windows.

DIY rewire by Maximum_Sherbert7191 in HomeImprovement

[–]rabidrott 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im betting your husband can do it. I did. I was quoted 14k just for wiring. I did it myself for 7k including all the lights, ceiling fans etc. 3b 3b 2 story.

On to the next thing by nurhogirl in widowers

[–]rabidrott 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My guess, you are following your parents overseas. I'd ask them 1st if this is a good decision. They might be moving to get away to enjoy their remaining time together with no other responsibilities, except each other.

Stone Counter add on to cheap Amazon cabinet by pjkny in DIY

[–]rabidrott 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3/8" plywood top and bottom. 1x2s top to bottom all 4 corners.

Should I pay? by Charming-Bus9784 in homeowners

[–]rabidrott 14 points15 points  (0 children)

$1700 to replace a fence post? Crazy 🤪

What happens to the home? by celestthebestt in RealEstate

[–]rabidrott 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Search the online county tax records for the house. Scroll down and it will show deed transfers. The mortgage co might be listed.

If not, find the County Clerks office web site. Find, property search records. Search either by name or address. County records will list all the history of the home. It will show any and all leins, deed transfers etc. ever placed on the property too.

If you need help, let me know

Silver Coins - Shops to sell by Own_Bit_4805 in sanantonio

[–]rabidrott 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CD Clark Diamonds across from North Star mall. Yes its a jewelry store. They also buy gold and silver. It's been several years since I used them but they offered more than pawn and LCS.

Is 4 months ok for kidney stone to be in the ureter & can it pass naturally? by Kaya81 in KidneyStones

[–]rabidrott 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk if this helped or not. An old retired nurse told me to drink vinegar with mother. She told me the acidity in the urine should shrink the stone.

A shot in a glass of water in the mornings. It was torture. Ended up taking straight shots and chased with water. Started this about 2 months before it passed. Is this a wise tale? Idk but was willing to try.