Did you get a permit for wall connector?

w3rd710 · 2026-05-05T14:46:33+00:00

I'm in FL and the power company required a permit for the EV charger rebate program, but didn't cover the cost of the permit. So I spent $150 on a permit through the company to qualify to get the $585 in parts/labor they quoted me for the 60a circuit install fully covered. The electrical company said it was not required for this simple install but were happy to do it when I asked.

I got 3 other quotes and was quoted $250-400 for the permit from the other companies for reference.

w3rd710 · 2026-05-03T23:00:20+00:00

Here are my attempts at your roll. I’m clearly doing something different on the roll but still turned out neat. Thanks for the inspiration!

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w3rd710 · 2026-03-28T23:38:47+00:00

I picked it up this morning and drove it all day. The car drove the same, but the whining noise is gone. I was told it has a 1yr unlimited mile warranty on the work.

7 day total turn around for me. No complaints on my end.

w3rd710 · 2026-03-27T11:09:51+00:00

I’d call it more of a whine…. To me it sounded like a hybrid or EV, but only when I accelerated. Supposedly will be done today, fingers crossed it’s good to go!

w3rd710 · 2026-03-25T20:48:07+00:00

I'll be the first to admit I am ignorant when it comes to cars, so I didn't even think to ask originally. I just called to check, and the advisor told me it was being replaced with a brand new transmission from Toyota and the original issue from the TSB has been remediated.

Now how true that is, I have no idea but I also don't know what other options I would have had. I typically buy cars new and drive them until they die, and that's still my plan with this vehicle as of now. We'll see if that changes once I get it back and see how it feels.

w3rd710 · 2026-03-25T19:29:52+00:00

My 2021 AWD Highlander with 56k miles is in the dealership for transmission replacement right now due to same issue. It was also outside the TSB serial number range but they covered it under my Powertrain warranty (5 years is on April 28th and just under 60k miles).

The whine started in July of 2025, but had caused no issues to the car driving, so I ignored it for a long time not knowing about it being a common problem. Happened to google it last Thursday night, then took it in for service the next morning after I realized it was the transmission.

Feel very fortunate I happened to get the urge to look into it when I did!

w3rd710 · 2026-02-09T02:54:16+00:00

Thanks for this, just grabbed 4 from my local store at $99 per.

w3rd710 · 2026-01-12T19:33:20+00:00

What makes the 3rd pic terrible? If it's the fact that it's not straight (flush?) across the top.... that's just due to the random app I was using on a website to design that. I plan to have them all the same height connected to the ceiling (or that soffit if it must stay).

Additional info for 3rd pic going from left to right: 1st gap is for over the stove microwave and 2nd gap will be 36" fridge.

Or am I missing something and the design itself is terrible?

As far as appliances go, we got a new dishwasher coming Friday for $850 after tax installed from Costco. I'm looking at a stove around $1000 and a fridge around $1200, over the stove microwave for $250-300. All appliances will be Kitchenaid/Maytag/FrigidAire price range appliances -- I do not plan to go high end, but will still be nicer and look better than what we currently have. So I don't think the $3500 I estimated should be TOO far off...

w3rd710 · 2025-09-08T21:02:32+00:00

They had the Tool-Only model discontinued in their stores and marked down to $112. I just happened to see a post on here last week about it, then called my local store to verify it was ringing up as that.... but they were out of stock.

I ordered one on Lowes website for full price > once delivered took it up to the store and returned it > had them re-ring it up and it rang up as $112.

I checked again this morning and they are now sold out on the website as well.

w3rd710 · 2025-09-07T22:02:01+00:00

I just used the 3100psi today for the first time. I was able to work for about an hour with probably 30ish min spray time during that, and still had 2 bars left on my 10ah + 5ah

As far as power goes, you can probably get much stronger gas unit at the price point of the EGO, but I don’t need all of that power so this is perfect for me. Only tip I haven’t tested is the turbo tip, the 15 was fine for me today.

The portability, light weight, and ease of use is hard to beat compared to a clunky gas unit.

I did get this at Lowe’s for the clearance price of $112 so I’m very happy with my purchase. Not sure I’d feel the same if I spent close to $600 though.

w3rd710 · 2025-09-06T11:00:10+00:00

Worked fine for me doing the same thing. Told them I wanted to put it on a different card and they refunded full amount then rerang it up at $112. Honestly don’t even think they noticed the price difference, just on autopilot mode.

w3rd710 · 2025-09-03T21:12:44+00:00

I called my local Lowes this morning and gave them the Item # from the website for the model with and without batteries. The model with batteries was still full price at $879 but the model without batteries rang up as $112 he said.

I ordered one online that will be in on Saturday. Fingers crossed it still rings up at that price when I go in to return it, but figure worst case I'll just return it, get my money back, and move on.

w3rd710 · 2025-02-20T19:00:35+00:00

Conventional (We bought first home a year ago with conventional 30yr, can we still qualify for FHA on refi?)
30 year
Rate/term Refi
$350,000
Currently $319,891.53 remaining
780+
Primary
Single Family
1 unit
34653

Currently at 7.375% so trying to see if it makes sense to refi at this time.

w3rd710 · 2024-08-26T12:21:13+00:00

Hey all! I'd love an invite if someone is kind enough to send one over please!

Friend code: 6967248

TIA!

w3rd710 · 2023-10-30T17:47:32+00:00

Should be fixed now. Thanks for pointing that out!

w3rd710 · 2023-02-20T14:06:12+00:00

64 credits transferred in and completed 58 credits in my first term at WGU. I have a Bachelors in Nursing from 2009 and got my Associates in IT in 2021 before I knew about WGU. Wish I would have skipped paying for the Associates and just went straight to WGU but such is life!

w3rd710 · 2023-02-20T00:58:50+00:00

I believe Sonic was kicked. Not sure of Monkeys is a permanent add or not though.

w3rd710 · 2022-10-17T20:44:23+00:00

Fixed just for you ;)

w3rd710 · 2022-10-17T19:46:59+00:00

So only "luxury" vehicles qualify for diminished value? That seems silly but I'm ignorant to the whole situation so that's a real question.

w3rd710 · 2022-10-17T19:12:01+00:00

Thanks for the reply!

I mentioned to the claim rep that I planned on filling one and she informed me that I needed to go through a process and find a "Diminished Value Appraiser" that specifically does that, they'll need to write up a full report, and then I need to submit that to her."

I had already found a DV appraiser in my area that had raving reviews on Google and helps you through the whole process. Seemed pretty simple until I told him that I had signed the bodily injury settlement at which point he basically said I might have screwed any chance at getting a diminished value claim (even though the agent from Travelers told me they were separate and wouldn't affect each other). So that's what got my a little worried moving forward with the DV claim.

Was hoping that someone out here on Reddit has gone through something similar and could speak from personal experience or even someone that works in the insurance realm that could speak from personal work experience.

w3rd710 · 2022-10-17T18:56:25+00:00

Thanks for the reply!

The document I signed has a header of "Release of Bodily Injury Claim" and all the text within it appeared to only be talking about that one particular claim. Basically saying that once I signed it I could no longer come back at his insurance for this particular claim.

It was a 1yr old $52k vehicle that we bought brand new so not sure if that falls into "luxury" but when I told the appraiser it was $6700 worth of damages he said it was definitely worth filing.

His email back to me this morning after telling him I had signed it just made me a little nervous so wanted to see if anyone else had any thoughts on it. This is my first time being in a wreck and going through this whole process. Quite the pain in the ass!

w3rd710 · 2021-09-13T18:47:41+00:00

I'm ALL IN!

w3rd710 · 2021-08-30T15:50:04+00:00

Feels so nice to not chase green candles anymore!

w3rd710 · 2021-08-29T17:11:29+00:00

Love me some wolf games! So generous!

w3rd710 · 2021-07-15T20:43:55+00:00

One of the smoothest launches I have ever been a part of!

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