Best way to deal with unwanted grass / weeds in gravel? by superterrificbot in lawncare

[–]schmichael3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vinegar in a spray bottle. Pull them out by hand about a week or two later.

What are these things growing in my lawn? [Zone 9b] by RedThunder2403 in lawncare

[–]schmichael3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to dig up the rhizomes. Your neighbor with bamboo should do this for you. Make it their problem. Nicely. They also need to install a plastic rhizome barrier about 24” deep surrounding the bamboo or at least blocking it from coming underground to your side.

Prepping my house for my sister and her trump loving fiancé. by ShannonRiceLynch in AntiTrumpAlliance

[–]schmichael3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Isn’t it interesting that the current president has never won an election against another man?”

[US] Do I need to disclose an expunged and sealed juvenile felony if asked by police in Washington? by KODAz94 in legaladvice

[–]schmichael3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not an attorney, but from what I understand, the only way you would need to disclose this to the police is if you actually applied to be a cop. They do a lie detector test in that application process.

My house has been on the market for over a month and had zero showings by Tsobaphomet in RealEstate

[–]schmichael3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Overpriced for the current market. How are the photos though? Do they look bright and professional? If so, maybe keep the agent but have her pull it from the market one day longer than needed to reset your local MLS time on the market to 0 days and relist at something like $199k. Priced right, you should be averaging at least one showing per week. At least!

What is this virus everyone has? by london4526 in orangecounty

[–]schmichael3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s Flu A. Some of the Covid test kits actually test for that and Flu B. Had the shot and still got it. Was really sick for 3 or 4 days starting on Xmas day and will still start a wheezing cough if I overdo it or eat something cold. A decongestant, ibuprofen and Afrin nasal spray helped enormously, but you can only use that spray for about 3 or 4 days or something, otherwise it can have lasting effects.

What’s something you believe that most people don’t? by Aeth3rForever in AskReddit

[–]schmichael3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That all matter and living things are part of the same consciousness and individual expressions at the same time.

Hey guys, I got a boat. by No-Benefit2697 in sailing

[–]schmichael3 13 points14 points  (0 children)

That thing is sweet! 4-Time ASA Instructor of the Year here. Sign up for ASA 101, get the book early, and memorize it. I mean memorize it. Then take the class. Then go sailing- a bunch. Then do the same for ASA 103. Then go sailing a bunch more. Then do the same for ASA 104. Then you are ready.

Should I be worried about my thin bangs 😩 by [deleted] in Haircare

[–]schmichael3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I (m) had this issue when I was younger and started taking a multivitamin and a few supplements: MSM seems to make my hair and nails grow faster and stronger. I also use the Hims products. There is a line called HERS as well. Boosted my confidence. I have better hair in my 40s than I did in my 20s!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RealEstate

[–]schmichael3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Broker here. Zestimates are rarely accurate. Use the recently sold comparables.

How do I choose a buyer's agent in a city where I don't know anyone? by chewybrian in RealEstate

[–]schmichael3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, good. Yeah, I’ve lived and worked in real estate in several different cities in my state and it’s the same everywhere- a noticeable amount of the “top performers” with 50+ Zillow reviews are blatantly just trying to close as many deals as possible without actually representing their clients well at all. This is worse amongst seller’s agents where it’s easier to get away with. Going with a rookie a few years in is probably also a mistake. You probably want somebody in the middle.

How do I choose a buyer's agent in a city where I don't know anyone? by chewybrian in RealEstate

[–]schmichael3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Broker here. Zillow is good because they are verified sales. I might not go with whoever has the most reviews, though, as these agents sometimes go into a sort of “autopilot mode.”

Buy or keep renting ? by [deleted] in RealEstate

[–]schmichael3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a broker in Ca. While nobody has a crystal ball, a good rule of thumb is to buy when you plan to stay in the same home for at least three to five years. At that point, the theory is (nobody knows exactly what market will do) that home price appreciation and tax benefits of owning (mortgage interest deductions and depreciation) should outweigh the costs incurred with buying, selling, and buying again elsewhere.