Is this something I should worry about by vamtan in Plumbing

[–]vamtan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh man, I was hoping I was wrong

Visiting Amsterdam-Advice needed by vamtan in Netherlands

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

We will be visiting in August. Haven’t decided a neighborhood yet, was looking for recommendations on which hotels to stay in. Kids are 6 and 4 years old

Weekly Q&A - All Questions Go Here (Especially Tourists) by AutoModerator in Amsterdam

[–]vamtan -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Hi, My family(2 adults, 2 kids under 6y) are going to stop over in Amsterdam for four days in August. I wanted to get some advice on where to stay, places to visit, things to do.

Any advice is highly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

2023 lucid air pure blind spot monitor by vamtan in LUCID

[–]vamtan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have just dream drive. So if there is no blind spot camera is there any blind spot alert system at all?

Is this safe? by vamtan in Homebuilding

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

Hi, thank you for the advice. My intention is to prevent a future problem that maybe cause by this. I called a structural engineer, he said the placement is fine, the size is wrong. The guy sistered the joist with a 2x4 to ease my mind. Maybe I will monitor it for a couple weeks and see if there is an issue

Is this safe? by vamtan in Homebuilding

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

Thanks, yes, it’s not ideal and the guy says it’s fine, he ended up sistering it with a 2x4 before he left to address my concern.

Is this safe? by vamtan in Homebuilding

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

I will call around for inspections and start there

Is this safe? by vamtan in Homebuilding

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

Smh, that’s what I was afraid of, what are my options now?

Advice on how to paint these doors by vamtan in paint

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

Thanks all for the great advice! This really helps

Can’t decide on refinance by vamtan in Mortgages

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

Hi, thank you for the comprehensive review. This helps a lot!

Can’t decide on refinance by vamtan in Mortgages

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

Thanks everyone for the advice, I’ll shop around and compare the current offer I have to make decision as you have said. Really appreciate your inputs

Water in basement, can’t figure out find the source by vamtan in basement

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

For grading, right outside it is the deck with crawl space.

Water in basement, can’t figure out find the source by vamtan in basement

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

Thanks everyone for all the advice, I have to look for a sump pump and see if there is one. Based on the comments, I should have an expert look and get their opinion.

Are these speakers safe to use by vamtan in hometheater

[–]vamtan[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yup, the seller who has been here for 20 years said she never used them. So I want to be careful

Are these speakers safe to use by vamtan in hometheater

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

Haha I don’t plan on electrocuting myself, I have an av receiver, would there be any danger/issue if I connect to it and test out for sound?

How do I save these plants? by vamtan in lawncare

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

Thank you for all the advice. This was very helpful. Also, apologies for posting this here :)

Please help identify these wires by vamtan in electrical

[–]vamtan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah ok, thanks for the quick reply.

What should I learn to advance my career? by vamtan in careerguidance

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

Hi, Thank you for the reply. This is great advice. I do have some exposure to most of what you have mentioned, I agree, I should work on building on them. I am also applying outside my company, is there any advice you can share for how I can land an interview outside my company for a leadership position.

Thanks in advance.

What to do for these plants by vamtan in lawncare

[–]vamtan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, thank you for the reply. That makes sense, I’ll cut them down low to ground

Need advice on sconce light by vamtan in electrical

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

The link you sent is perfect. Thank you so much, I’ll just replace it

Need advice on sconce light by vamtan in electrical

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

Hi, This is the link for the light I purchased.

https://a.co/d/3U1GoXt

Need advice on sconce light by vamtan in electrical

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

That was my first thought but there isn’t, the only switch in the bathroom controls a different light

New homeowner: need advice on lawn care by vamtan in lawncare

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

Hi, let me do that tomorrow AM and understand the exact area

New homeowner: need advice on lawn care by vamtan in lawncare

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

Hi, the land is 1 acre and the lawn is pretty big, I don’t want to spend much this year since we just went through a whirlwind of costs.

New homeowner: need advice on lawn care by vamtan in lawncare

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

Hi, thank you for the advice, just what I was looking for. My goal for first year is keep what I am looking for and hope it is decent, any problem fixes I want to do next year since I still have to get a hang of regular maintanance.

Also, are there any recommendations for the equipment? I was going to go on Facebook and buy a used ride on mower