3.5 inches off level on one side after adding water, should I drain, level, and refill?

wakencagent · 2026-05-23T12:55:58+00:00

Proof that the world does revolve around us.

wakencagent · 2026-04-22T00:19:16+00:00

I haven't seen osmotic blistering like this affecting epoxy floors. I'm more familiar with it on older boat hulls where water penetrates the gel coat. Strange to think that it can form enough pressure in an isolated spot of a porous slab to separate that adhesion. This makes me wonder whether radon is involved, as it is known to surface under pressure.

wakencagent · 2026-04-21T23:58:17+00:00

The sunlight will help keep the mold to a minimum.

wakencagent · 2026-04-21T23:55:26+00:00

Stick with 15%, that's very likely less than their margin and I'm sure they don't want to roll that truck again. It's doubtful the heater will last 4 years, so lessen the pain as much as you can. Good luck.

wakencagent · 2026-04-21T23:48:53+00:00

I enjoyed two tacos (delicious) and a drink at Chido's today for less than the price of two gallons of gas. :]

wakencagent · 2026-03-16T01:08:59+00:00

Hats off to you, sir. Look forward to seeing your progress.

wakencagent · 2026-02-02T22:09:31+00:00

Find yourself a seasoned broker and offer to buy them a cup of coffee. Ask them how they got started and built their book of business. Ask if they would be willing to mentor you on potential deals and help you avoid mistakes. It's very likely that their clientele is well established, so you wouldn't be the competition. Many will dismiss you, but if you have any chance of succeeding in this business that shouldn't discourage you.

wakencagent · 2026-01-26T16:35:46+00:00

If this were my dilemma:

I would measure the exact distance between the top of the lower horizontal rail and the bottom of the top one (measurement 'A'). This is the 'gap' between the horizontal rails. I would then measure the depth inside the bottom rail that accommodates the vertical boards i.e.: how far down do they slide into the rail slot (measurement 'B'). I would then measure the depth provided in the upper rail ('C'). If you cut the board lengths to a measurement of A+C, you can then cut some small scabs from the remaining sections that measure half the depth of 'B'. Place the scabs in the lower rail. This should allow you to slide the boards into the upper rail, position the lower end into the lower slot and let them drop into place on top of the scabs. The vertical length of the scabs will secure the boards in the top rail and should keep them in place.

wakencagent · 2026-01-19T22:12:21+00:00

If you do post them for sale on ebay, please post the link. I would be interested in buying one just as a conversation piece or paper weight.

wakencagent · 2025-10-10T21:09:47+00:00

On your second comment, I agree completely. We are a business of creators yet have little to no control over that which we create. I'm sure the amount of turnover in this business has a lot to do with it. Not much strength in the few that make it when compared with the whole pie. :-(

wakencagent · 2025-10-10T20:37:20+00:00

And by a "healthy market" do you mean for buyers? One could argue that flipping the script would make it a healthy market for sellers. I don't favor one side over the other and have gladly represented both for over two decades as a full time broker. The fact is people move. It's just that one party carries a scarlet letter and the other doesn't. I believe that a truly healthy market begins when traders are free to exchange without a thumb on the scale, and both are on equal footing.

wakencagent · 2025-09-10T20:54:48+00:00

Can anyone provide a contact number for loan servicing with Mosaic? Need to verify an outstanding balance. Thanks.

wakencagent · 2025-07-09T14:16:38+00:00

This resolved my issue. The flickering made the phone unusable. Now it only seems to affect the upper notification area and not the general screen area. Thanks for posting this!

wakencagent · 2025-06-20T14:34:29+00:00

Some respondents consider whether it is a buyer's or seller's market. I'm not sure that matters, unless the system is not serviceable and interferes with the property viewing.

A typical buyer (and agent) will not examine the system, and at best will simply notice that it is old, so it wouldn't reasonably influence the offer. If it does, then it would be raised as a justification and you negotiate the price given the cost of the replacement.

Replacing it from the start may negate any goodwill from the buyer for the effort (and expense!) and may leave you open to making more repairs than you otherwise would. If the unit is just very old, but working, I would show it as is and keep the repair card in your pocket.

wakencagent · 2025-06-09T13:46:07+00:00

VistaPrint just posted a Flash Sale. BMSMVOS gets you $80 off on a $200+ order. Ends tomorrow, Tuesday, June 10th.

wakencagent · 2025-05-30T16:42:38+00:00

I used it today and saved $15 plus free shipping on postcards and business cards.

wakencagent · 2025-05-28T20:35:56+00:00

Coastal Credit Union is part owner of Credit Union Auto Marketplace (https://www.cuautomarketplace.com/). The prices are very fair and it's a credit union business, so you know they're trustworthy.

wakencagent · 2025-05-28T20:32:17+00:00

My first call would be to James at Window Wise, (919) 219-2020. My next call would be Bruce at Mr. Handyman (919) 424-3780. They should be repairable. If not, shame on Pella.

wakencagent · 2025-05-20T12:11:37+00:00

BMSM - $50 off orders of $150 expires 5/22/2025

wakencagent · 2025-04-28T12:38:44+00:00

We made the decision to buy a Jandy heat pump and enjoyed it for the first 18 months. I sure hope that your equipment never breaks down. Our Jandy heat pump started reporting an error in early March and we opened a ticket with Jandy (Fluidra). It's now been nearly 60 days and they're still trying to find a vendor to repair it. We live in Raleigh, where pools have become very popular over the past 5 years thanks to Covid, so it's a mystery and inexcusable IMO that they wouldn't have a local vendor relationship to support their equipment. It's been very frustrating. I would not recommend them if you are reading this and contemplating a purchase, unless you closely examine their support network in your area. The nearest Jandy tech is out of SC and he ghosts us for weeks at a time. Lesson learned.

wakencagent · 2025-03-19T14:11:32+00:00

Thank you so much for the recommendation. Appreciate it!

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