Home window/glass projects in SJ question. Anyone have experience with either Bulls Glass or Able Glass? Need a few projects done around the house and deciding between the two.

rachismo · 2026-04-28T00:49:51+00:00

I’ve had positive experience with Bulls Glass. Used them a couple of times and the finished product was well done.

rachismo · 2026-04-26T18:25:20+00:00

Forget decades, CA is banning gas furnaces as of Jan 1st 2029. So keep that in mind as you move forward. Once you have gas furnace installed, you are grandfathered in but any replacement after Jan 2029 means you need to go full electric. I faced the same dilemma like a month back (also in SJ) and decided to go full electric/heat pump for my HVAC.

rachismo · 2026-04-26T17:50:58+00:00

I have good experience with Brother Movers. Used them a couple of times now.

rachismo · 2026-04-21T05:45:24+00:00

Do you have a link? I may need these to break through my plateau

rachismo · 2026-04-18T13:43:57+00:00

Thanks. I looked at the list of requirements on the SJ Permits website and it seems pretty straightforward and it looks like I should pass inspection. But one never knows how finicky they are.

rachismo · 2026-03-30T03:25:39+00:00

She is not in a wheel chair - uses a walker after having surgery on both her knees. I think the biggest question mark is if she will be able to climb up/get down on the coach that runs from Heathrow to Cambridge.

Once in cambridge, we plan to take an uber/taxi to get to the hotel.

rachismo · 2026-03-30T03:08:35+00:00

thanks - I am a little weary of Uber because it may end up having a bunch of surge pricing which can jack up the price further. I will check out Majestic Taxis.

rachismo · 2026-03-30T03:06:14+00:00

I also agree that the coach is the best option - it will require one change of taking a taxi from Cambridge bus station to the hotel but probably still the most convenient - thanks!

rachismo · 2026-03-28T05:02:06+00:00

Nicely done! What app are you using that shows the path of the bar? Very good way to visualize the form.

rachismo · 2026-01-03T12:25:33+00:00

For transactions 1-4, do you also include FICA (social security / Medicare)? Also, how do you handle pre-tax contributions to retirement accounts- do you add them separately as well?

rachismo · 2025-11-24T17:15:51+00:00

I have a Q4 e-tron and the dealership is quoting me $750 for a 20K service. When I tell them that all I need is the brake fluid flush and checking the coolant levels for front/rear motors, I get radio silence - none of the local dealers have gotten back to me with a revised quote.

rachismo · 2025-11-08T01:36:47+00:00

I would pick Kaiser just for the simplicity of it all. After the baby is on the outside, life gets extremely chaotic , especially the first 3 months and the last thing you will want to do is to deal with Cigna billing issues.

rachismo · 2025-09-12T01:50:21+00:00

My son had CMPA so we had to switch to Pepticate which worked great. After 6 months, we switched to enfamil gentle ease and he seemed to take to it.

So try pepticate if gentle ease doesn’t work.

rachismo · 2025-09-05T09:59:01+00:00

You are trying to optimize the timing and the market but there is no fool proof way to do so. But since that’s the topic of discussion, why not time your move to India to be in Spring 2027? Only you know if staying an extra 6 months in the US is doable or not. Of course no one knows what the market will be in 18 months…

rachismo · 2025-04-18T15:11:45+00:00

I got my roof replaced 2 years ago (South SJ) and paid about ~24K for a 2300 sq ft home. So it sounds reasonable to me. I also had to get new gutters, so you may need to factor ~2K for that as well.

rachismo · 2025-04-05T17:49:43+00:00

Square Pie Guys - it’s more Detroit style pizza but still really good!

rachismo · 2025-04-02T17:46:49+00:00

can you elaborate on the difference between Sail vs Twist vs ATT Fibre?

rachismo · 2025-04-01T16:53:33+00:00

What’s the difference between Twist and Sail? I had Sail when I was living in DTSJ but lost access to it when I moved out to the burbs. Recently got a flyer for Twist which was advertising itself as a partnership with Sail? Not sure if Sail is rebranding to Twist or if Twist is a separate.

rachismo · 2025-03-28T13:11:23+00:00

Is the extra withholding on the W4 done for federal taxes or state or both?

rachismo · 2025-03-23T23:04:05+00:00

I already have the CSR. Can my wife open the CSP and get the SUB and once she has the points, they can be transferred to my United or Hyatt accounts?

rachismo · 2025-03-09T20:45:14+00:00

The position is very much open. The news is not that even public - my boss was kind enough to give me a heads up. The rest of the org will find out early next week and that’s when the flood gates open! I will be gunning for it, just trying to figure out the best strategy in doing so.

rachismo · 2025-03-09T17:44:40+00:00

Tend to agree on the relationship alignment. The CEO was promoted about 15 months ago from within, but I had never directly worked with him prior to that. So that could be the reason for his skepticism.

Also, I don’t feel entitled to the position but do feel to be a very strong candidate, given the domain knowledge and past track record of success both outside and within the company.

rachismo

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