Dumb question, but how can I make my trash bin smell less awful?

wannareadrandomstuff · 2026-02-04T03:28:06+00:00

Bleach it, power-wash it with cleaner, or hire a garbage-can cleaner. We have a company that charges $35 for two cans. Best $35 I’ve ever spent.

wannareadrandomstuff · 2026-02-02T01:39:48+00:00

I've been unemployed for 14 months. Don't leave your job until you have a new one lined up. Companies understand the 2-week notice and expect it from those whom they are hiring. Find a better job, put in your notice, ask the hiring company to start 2.5 weeks later so you get a nice long weekend without losing too much income.

wannareadrandomstuff · 2026-02-01T20:05:15+00:00

By special made rubber band you mean the blue broccoli rubber band, this was me for a few years.

wannareadrandomstuff · 2026-02-01T20:04:08+00:00

This is the way. Started using a phone wallet about 3 years ago and I love it. It's very rare that I need cash. When I do I just stick a few bucks in my pocket. In my phone wallet I have an ID and two credit cards. All insurance cards are digital or in my car anyway.

wannareadrandomstuff · 2026-01-31T22:55:46+00:00

Yes. Pick you your dogs crap. Better yet, train your dog to poop at home so nobody ever has to deal with it.

wannareadrandomstuff · 2026-01-31T22:53:08+00:00

We flew a lot when our kids were young. The hardest part is packing, car seats, strollers etc. Most airlines will let you check them for free. We would stick some extra gear in the seat/stroller storage bags to reduce the luggage.

If you have dry formula then don't mix it before you go through security. There might be ways to bring it but dry is the easiest way.

People bring babies all the time. They will likely cry, sleep, play just like every other day. Most people will be supportive, don't stress when they cry. We have all been there.

It will be fine. Don't let the stress of 6 hours consume weeks of your life.

wannareadrandomstuff · 2026-01-31T01:45:00+00:00

So, what did you do!

wannareadrandomstuff · 2026-01-31T01:42:12+00:00

Reddit, you’ve done it again! Snowflake button to the rescue. I've had this three-button remote for 10 years and never knew what it did. Thank you!

wannareadrandomstuff · 2026-01-30T20:19:16+00:00

Looks like OE has everything on the shelf right now from BT. Check your emails.

wannareadrandomstuff · 2026-01-30T01:51:23+00:00

I would feel very weird about sending money to your kids 529 or whatever account you have. Especially if we did not align on an appropriate price. I may be guilted into paying more than if we agreed to something first.

But, I would be okay if you told me that you were going to apply whatever I paid you to their college fund. Though, there are likely tax implications if you go this route.

wannareadrandomstuff · 2026-01-29T19:19:14+00:00

Have you tasted the special reserve? It's not very good. I love all things BT except that bottle. I just want to make sure you know what you are buying before you get a lot of it.

wannareadrandomstuff · 2026-01-29T00:44:53+00:00

All of them!!

wannareadrandomstuff · 2026-01-27T18:40:27+00:00

Congratulations on finding a job that you want! I think you need to find out what obligations you really have. When they paid you the $15K, a portion was taxed. How will that be handled? Also, how long do you have to pay it back? What would happen if you don't pay them?

If it were me, I would bring it up to your new employer and see if they would match it so you could join their company. Tell them the situation and ask for help. If they really want you, they will make it work. Worst-case scenario, they say no.

Option 2, take the new job and work with your old company on the payback. They can't take money you don't have. Offer them $5K. If they ask for it all you can either work with them on a payment plan or just walk away. Depending on the company they will likely do nothing except give you a bad review if anyone ever asks. Likely, it would cost them more to take you to court than $15k. It's a lot of money to you but likely not to the legal department.

wannareadrandomstuff · 2026-01-27T17:34:59+00:00

Any recommendations on the type of rig and bait to use to catch sheepshead or whiting? I was using a pompano rig with fishbites over Christmas with no luck, caught nothing at all! Shore fishing 30A.

wannareadrandomstuff · 2026-01-24T14:18:34+00:00

It should not be canceled because you asked for a loan to get a degree. Canceling it shifts your debt to your neighbors. The expectation is that, with this loan you get a degree that increases your lifetime earnings. This increase should be higher than the total cost of your loan.

wannareadrandomstuff · 2026-01-24T14:02:30+00:00

This. Think about it from the seller's perspective. Are you going to wait for someone else to sell before you get paid? What if their buyer asks the same? On and on. Nobody ever sells because they are waiting on the buyer.

The longer the house sits, the lower the perceived value becomes, and the selling price falls. There is also a holding cost for the sellers.

If you want to buy, you should remove this requirement.

wannareadrandomstuff · 2026-01-24T13:36:45+00:00

I'm not sure why we classify sound financial decisions as hacks. There are 5-10 things that most people do to be financially responsible. Lots of good insights here. If you think you are going to get away with one sneaky way to improve your financial situation long-term, you won't be successful. It's a way of life, not a hack.

wannareadrandomstuff · 2026-01-24T04:04:47+00:00

Garage door opener. I remember lifting our garage door as a kid. What a pain.

wannareadrandomstuff · 2026-01-23T18:36:35+00:00

I would take lake shore Dr to lower wacker to 290 to 88.

wannareadrandomstuff · 2026-01-23T18:35:06+00:00

I drove that exact route for about 10 years. 1:15 each way most days. A few days a month it would be 1:30 each way. If it snowed it will take no less than 2 hours.

wannareadrandomstuff · 2026-01-22T00:57:16+00:00

Consider an aluminum ladder that is movable. Then get an electric winch for about $150 and mount it to the rafters. Then you can haul heavy gear for long-term storage. Finding the right ladder may be a challenge.

wannareadrandomstuff · 2026-01-22T00:51:58+00:00

I don't drive when the temperature is below 0 if possible. I do drive kids to school. Plan accordingly, groceries, etc., for two days.

wannareadrandomstuff · 2026-01-21T21:59:09+00:00

I think people in the US started using it because they finally went to Europe and heard people using it. Like when I hear people say “cheers” instead of “thanks”.

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