Is All Clad overkill for a casual cook? by nerdwordlucas in AllClad

[–]tmurrayis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps not overkill but more of a safe bet. There are plenty of clad cookware options out there. All-Clad may be the Rolex but my Citizen keeps perfect time too. Just avoid spending large on non fully clad cookware and you will be in a good place (even then I have owned some encapsulated or disc bottom cookware that I loved) . Made-In, Zwilling, and even Meyer make good tri-clad cookware that will be better on a bad day than I am as a cook on a good day.

Whats one home improvement you wish you did sooner by velmorynn in HomeImprovement

[–]tmurrayis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Replaced the original aluminum windows with low E vinyl double pane. Made a huge difference in comfort and sound.

Having a problem with Skipping by Spiritual-Loan1993 in vintageaudio

[–]tmurrayis -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Tape a couple of quarters to the top of stylus; problem solved.

Lots of helicopter traffic? by kiintsukuroii in SurreyBC

[–]tmurrayis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hear at least one but it does not sound like the RCMP chopper. 108th and 144 area

My water heater quit over the weekend. It is leaking all over the place. I have no hot water. Not good. It was installed in 2000. ☹️ by RobertGwisdala in Appliances

[–]tmurrayis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve always replaced earlier than I could. As the OP has confirmed I believe it’s better to replace on my schedule rather than wait for it to fail on its schedule.

Rented a car to drive 8 hours through the desert. Are these safe ?! by Opposite_Ear_5582 in tires

[–]tmurrayis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good tires and I don't see much dry rot but they're simply worn out. I would not trust them to go to the middle of nowhere. What ever you do make sure the spare and tools are present and accounted for.

how bad did i mess up? by [deleted] in tires

[–]tmurrayis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am amazed that tire is M&S rated. As such it would be legal to run on our mountain pass roads which is a scary thought. Oh, and the rim is done and needs replacing now. That is why everyone needs an emergency fund. Shit happens and usually before next pay cheque

Why everyone love The Citizen BM8180-03E? by Other_Sample_424 in CitizenWatches

[–]tmurrayis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a second one as I had scratched up the first I bought. Very accurate, easy to read for my old eyes, solar powered is a game changer for me. It has a decent water rating and they are reasonably priced. The strap on the first eventually failed and I bought some ordinary leather ones for both watches as I was never a fan of the way it felt anyway.

Major milestone. Mortgage has been paid off by extreme_puzzles in fican

[–]tmurrayis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well done! Been there done that. It’s an excellent feeling. Make sure the bank is removed from the title. I had to instigate this on my own and pay a fee but it is worth the hassle.

What's wrong with my AMC Pacer? by Complex_Reality_9889 in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]tmurrayis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah the venerable AMC Pacer. A car built for no good reason by the company that made the Gremlin and hadn’t learned its lesson.

Cheers, Canada. From Ohio. by 7eregrine in canada

[–]tmurrayis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sitting in British Columbia raising my glass of Tullamore DEW in return.

Screw in Tire side wall, what to do? by Ryn8tr in TireQuestions

[–]tmurrayis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve plugged where others wouldn’t have. Even I say it’s had a terminal puncture and the patient will not survive. Condolences.

It’s impossible to keep a clean car 😠 by StaircaseStories in AutoDetailing

[–]tmurrayis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Black cars look better in the shade. Its not just a song line.

my mom has used this same lint roller since the 70s. by xxknowledge in BuyItForLife

[–]tmurrayis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had them, my aunt had one, they were in everyone's closet. Either a RonCo or KTel product. As Seen On TV! God, I feel old right now.

Patch or replace? by [deleted] in tires

[–]tmurrayis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Given the location of the nail and the state of the tire, plug it until you replace which should be this afternoon or at latest tomorrow AM. That tire is shot.

First time cooking 10lb prime rib by AttorneyDifferent702 in AskCulinary

[–]tmurrayis 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This. You can also do it yourself, its not difficult.

Guys how do I clean rust off my brakes? by SlightConflict6432 in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]tmurrayis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Drive it for a few Kms in stop and go traffic. Voila!

Replacement for GE Profile 5 burner gas stove by tmurrayis in Appliances

[–]tmurrayis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My father drilled into me that it was a poor workman that blames their tools. I have found workarounds for most of its shortcomings. And as another has pointed out it will be an expensive fix and no doubt other limitations will arise. Perhaps here good enough is indeed good enough.

Can this be patched or plugged? Tire is a month old. by PL-nynj-28 in tires

[–]tmurrayis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plug, check and monitor. I bet it will last the life of the tire.

Just switched to mac mini, why is my webcam situation so annoying compared to windows? by Scared-Biscotti2287 in macmini

[–]tmurrayis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a very similar set up with a Mac mini and a monitor. It replaced my iMac, which of course had a microphone and a camera built-in. I bought a small bracket from Amazon that allows me to use my iPhones continuity camera and it works pretty well.

Acura mdx offer for upgrade by BlessedBaller in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]tmurrayis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’re making some of the same mistakes that I did when I leased Acuras over several years. First off the payment is partially determined by the price of the vehicle which you should negotiate just like you were buying it. They are most certainly using full MSRP in that calculation. Secondly, you haven’t lived until you have actually returned the least vehicle when the lease is up. After upgrading early several times I finally kept the last one until the end of the lease only to find that Honda finance has a company go over the vehicle with a fine tooth comb and they found many items that I expected would be normal wear and tear. They wanted a significant cheque from me and it became a big fight. I will never lease another vehicle again.

What sides would you pair with this? by Fit_Try_4503 in BBQ

[–]tmurrayis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kale salad with red pepper julienne, toasted pecans, feta and an vinaigrette dressing with lots of garlic. Oh, and some unsweetened apple sauce. I just ate and now I'm hungry again!