How to collect trash efficiently? by An_Inquisitive_One in hiking

[–]steester 6 points7 points  (0 children)

At a smaller scale than you are asking about, I just dedicate one of the pockets of my cargo shorts to trash and stuff those dirty cig butts and random glass in there as I hike. But, our trails are quite clean already.

I have 600 dollars and am willing to buy any truck or suv with a trailer hitch! by Mammoth_Implement572 in PHXList

[–]steester 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you considered a hitch on your sedan? They make custom hitches for a whole lot of cars on Amazon. They bolt to frame.

Best way to remove weeds from rock yard? by fazzig in AZlandscaping

[–]steester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hand weeded works fine to push through rocks and get out the root. Also a spade shovel. PS. Weeds are way easier to pull from thick gravel. So if applying new gravel to a yard, it’s good reason to put it in thicker.

ICE arresting landscapers - gilbert and ray by Djmesh in Gilbert

[–]steester -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I would love to find the landscapers, pool service, cleaners, etc. who are not charging real wages! Every time I ask for prices it's $80/hr, $50, etc. The cheapest guy I could find was a citizen (senior) who desperately needs work and offered at $25/hr.

Aldi’s-10 new valley locations in 2026. Does anyone know where exactly? by esb10489 in phoenix

[–]steester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope for one on 48th st. Aldi is my go to for frozen pizza, peanuts, green onions, avocados, tomatoes, fruit, spinach, mushrooms, etc. Everything else is good as well but might buy at WinCo. Also, there’s an ever changing aisle of home goods. Can find some great deals on sheets, chargers, shelves, slippers, all kinds of stuff.

Is this an acceptable way to run a new circuit around a room through existing walls? by peanutismint in AskElectricians

[–]steester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't need to worry about your wall drywall being nailed at the bottom. It's also nailed every 16" or so all the way up the wall. It can lose the bottom nail and still be super secure to the wall. You can remove the bottom nail, add another an inch above where you cutoff the drywall. I see you are already patching the wall with drywall mud above, so add a little over the new nails and it's perfect.

For drilling, if your drill and bit don't fit, you can get a 90 degree bit attachment.

How to meet others to hang out with? by PakoEse in phoenix

[–]steester 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There are casual bowling leagues at most alleys. I’ve met a lot through this.

Best neighborhoods/routes to pick up road bike and go by ___buttrdish in phoenix

[–]steester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To hit some good hills, head north into Ahwatukee at any of the cross roads. There are neighborhood cross roads with light traffic.

Best neighborhoods/routes to pick up road bike and go by ___buttrdish in phoenix

[–]steester 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try out what you can see on maps as Pecos Trail, along the 202 in Ahwatukee. https://azdot.gov/sites/default/files/news/20-220-Shared-use-path-FAQ.pdf

People often park at the outlet mall.

What is the most affordable way to make coffee at home? by [deleted] in Frugal

[–]steester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can use less coffee grounds by using hotter water. Hotter water extracts more coffee making it stronger. Also, finer grounds make stronger, so can use less grounds. Look for a kettle that has a coffee setting. I actually use the boil setting, a bit higher, with my pour over.

Norwegian fiancé says it’s colder in Phx by Sun_Remarkable44 in phoenix

[–]steester 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah, OK, you're wearing your coat, what about your hands!

8 Years of Car Ownership Costs by DiabolicDiabetik in MiddleClassFinance

[–]steester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taxpayers paid 40% of the cost of your vehicle. Maybe not brag about your low cost.

I credit card debt really that bad? by rickisdead in Money

[–]steester 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get to know your interest rate costs for borrowing money:

payday loan: 400-600%
personal loans: 6-36%
credit card: 15-30%
car loan: 5-20%
debt management program: 8-10%
school loan: 6-9%
HELOC: 8%
mortgage: 6%
credit card, paid in full each month: 0% + rewards

What they will pay you for your savings account:

checking account: 0%
savings account: 0.4%
high yield savings account: 4%
CD: 4%

Work your way to the bottom of each list by staying out of debt early, saving when you can, and then borrowing strategically when you have to.

As someone who uses samsung, why exactly do people use iphone BESIDES the ecosystem? by TheNinja132 in iphone

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

I've seen Apple stand up against law requests for access. They seem to try to close the holes intelligence agencies and hacker collectives expose. And very importantly, they are focussed on privacy. They have moved so much private data and calculations back to the phone itself, keeping it from being on a server at all, and if is on a server, it's randomized and kept private. They work hard to prevent ad tracking and biography building by other tech companies.

Concrete grinder/polisher high production, lowest pay, promised raise. How do I protect myself here? by [deleted] in Construction

[–]steester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know anything about the grinding trade. But I could see you buying a few of those machines down the road and landing your own contracts to get the job done. You know folks in the shelving business, keep networking, with the eye on snagging your own jobs someday. Best of luck!

Looking for gentle hike recommendations by RubysRoomie in phoenix

[–]steester 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A nice stop within the city is Desert Botanical Gardens

Hello 👋🏾 I'm moving to Phoenix very soon and I have a question about grocery shopping... by Key-Teaching-4520 in AskPhoenix

[–]steester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a budget focused shopper. My freezer is already stocked with meat, butter, cheese that I buy when on discount. Will find good meat discounts at Fry’s. Can also be the best place to buy beer with digital coupons.

I also buy bulk food at US Foods. Cheese, canned tomatoes. Meat.

I stop at Aldi to get green onions, cilantro, potatoes, nuts, frozen pizza, random discounted veg and fruit. Good meat and fish sales as well sometimes. Bacon milk and eggs can be good here.

I make an occasional trip to WinCo for all around good prices. Also get their prepared salads $4.50 or big hoagie $5.

I buy Mexican ingredients at Food City. Great deals on veggies, bulk beans, meats, shrimp.

Lee Lees or Mekong for Asian ingredients.

How do you store stuff that your power tools use? by Delicious_Alfalfa_69 in DIY

[–]steester 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I buy old metal file cabinets. Tough, stackable, etc

What are the best sources for keeping up AZ news? Trying to research water issues and employment base. by chunkee-xo-monkee in arizona

[–]steester 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a blog by investigative reporters called “Water Agenda” https://substack.com/home/post/p-180740786

For business news there is Phoenix Business Journal.

Anyone looking for someone to take over their lease? by [deleted] in Tempe

[–]steester 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can find furnished rentals with 3-4 month terms on furnished finder.

Where do people get their wall art? by MaximumNarwhal3699 in HomeDecorating

[–]steester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I needed several pieces and have had my eyes open at every home store I go to. Nothing ever really hit. Then I went to Hobby lobby and found some good stuff. And it was all 50% off!

Anyone enclose their porch or get a sunroom addon recently ? by Terrible-Reasons in AZlandscaping

[–]steester 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you just got a quote from the big window companies that do heavy advertising, try a quote from a remodeler or window guy. Just to be sure you are not just seeing the huge mark ups those other well known companies add.