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agg97 replied to the Building / Maintaining a Home board. 1:53 PM

Re: Fabulous DIY Storage

I have a pantry cabinet in my kitchen. The shelves are deep. When a box, can or other product gets in the back part of the shelf, it kinds of just gets stuck back there and never used. I was thinking I could build my own shelves to match their [more]

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agg97 replied to the Living Below Your Means board. 12:01 PM

Re: A good way to add storage space ...

looks cool but probably not up to code

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What's the problem? Why not?

I agree it's not up to code. With that many stairs, you need fall protection on the outside of the stairs...the handrail is not enough. To [more]

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agg97 replied to the Ask A Foolish Question board. 5:02 PM

Re: Investing Beginner

If someone could, list some top picks of brokers that may offer a very low commision fee as well as advice on how the best way to get started buying stocks?

When I was first starting out about 10 years ago, I chose Scottrade because [more]

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agg97 replied to the Building / Maintaining a Home board. 12:27 PM

Re: Nest Updated..

I'll have to keep an eye out for a sale or watch for an eBay sleeper on gen 2...

I got a gen 1...they keep updating the software on both. The only meaningful difference between gen 1 and 2 is the thickness of the tstat if the gen 1 [more]

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agg97 replied to the Building / Maintaining a Home board. 9:42 AM

Re: Nest Updated..

I bought a Nest a couple weeks ago in prep for the summer heat here in Texas. The initial price tag is steep, but with these software upgrades with added features, it's seeming like it could really pay for itself quickly. As a bonus, DW loves it, and [more]

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agg97 replied to the Living Below Your Means board. 1:37 PM

Re: Vitamix question

I'm sure some of you are doing this. Which model do I need--is the cheapest/weakest powerful enough to do what I want?

DW and I just got one a couple months ago as an anniversary present to ourselves. We had the same [more]

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agg97 replied to the Building / Maintaining a Home board. 12:03 PM

Re: another question on ac related to ac

I'd contact the manufacturer (or installer if you know who) and ask.

Or just google the model number, and find the O&M manual (Operations & Maintenance)...the warranty should be covered in there as well.

-Agg97

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agg97 replied to the Living Below Your Means board. 11:00 AM

Re: Convert to natural gas

If anyone else who has converted could share their experiences, it would be greatly appreciated.

Our house was converted to gas in the 80's...fairly simple process really. I would recommend roughing in gas to all appliances that could [more]

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agg97 replied to the Building / Maintaining a Home board. 9:38 AM

Re: air condtioner compressor question

A compressor is, as the name says, something that does "high compression", and if the piston or housing cracked then there's no "repair", it's replace only. Since you don't know what the problem is specifically, you have [more]

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agg97 replied to the Building / Maintaining a Home board. 9:34 AM

Re: air condtioner compressor question

Could the compressor be repaired without getting a new one and how much would it cost?

You don't say what type of system you have, so we'll just assume it's a traditional residential split system. (Depending on size and building [more]

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agg97 replied to the Living Below Your Means board. 4:56 PM

Re: Ethics of Swiping Plants

It's really a victimless crime... but a crime just the same, I suppose.

Yep. For old, unusual, heirloom-type bulbs, I suggest checking out the Bulb Hunter (www.bulbhunter.com). Here's a blog [more]

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agg97 replied to the Building / Maintaining a Home board. 11:29 AM

Re: New AC system

Does anyone have favorites for brand?

You hit my top 3.


Does anyone know if the two brands are equivalent or is it similar to something like Toyota/Lexus where one is a luxury brand?

Think more like [more]

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agg97 replied to the Living Below Your Means board. 11:33 AM

Re: OT ... Alarm Clock Recomendations?

I guess if you use your phone then nevermind the question.

Sorry...I didn't complete my thought. For the $50-100 you're quoting, how about an old iphone or ipod touch and permanently keep it in the bedroom as your "alarm [more]

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agg97 replied to the Living Below Your Means board. 9:51 AM

Re: OT ... Alarm Clock Recomendations?

Anybody have any recommendations? Yes we could use our phones and sometimes do as a backup for very early mornings but it is not practical for both of us.

I've been using my iPhone for years. I didn't particularly like the alarm [more]

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agg97 replied to the Building / Maintaining a Home board. 2:51 PM

Re: A shipping question

Can you hire someone to move the games out of the basement and onto pallets at grade level? Then you have more options than you currently have...

-Agg97

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agg97 replied to the Best Travel Spots/Tips board. 12:26 PM

Re: Hawaii!

I don't have any specific recommendations re:Hawaii, but thought I'd pass along a travel tip: Alternate between active days and passive days. If you plan on hiking up to see the volcano one day, spend the next day on the beach or driving around the [more]

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agg97 replied to the Imp This Ride board. 10:14 AM

Re: HS Reunion

Thanks, everyone. It sounds like there's no hard and fast rule on reunions. For the record, my wife has initially said she thought it would be fun to go. Thus, prompting the original question. If she didn't want to go, there would be no dilemma. [more]

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agg97 posted to the Imp This Ride board. 9:55 PM

HS Reunion

I have a question on social graces, and immediately thought of this board. Dont know if yall should feel lucky or cursed. probably the latter.

Soooo, my 20 year HS reunion is this summer. So, am I SUPPOSED to bring DW, or are you supposed [more]