Re: 2-in-1-washer Dryer Combo - 5 days ago

I bought the LG Washtower. We like it a lot. No idea how it will last, but it works great, and my wife, who is vertically challenged, could not have used stacked washer and dryer.

Re: Need Recommendation for Battery for G Daughters 2014 RAV4 - 7 days ago

There are 4 battery manufacturers in the US. Johnson and Interstate are 2 of them. All the other batteries (Die Hard, Duralast, etc.) are made by one of the 4. I would look at CCA capacity, price, warranty, ease of exercising warranty and price, and be less concerned with brand name.

Re: Post your black friday purchases here - 10 days ago

Columbia jacket and fleece for my son and myself. Dress for wife. New big Husky tool box for the garage.

Re: This Old House on MRF: What would you do with this wall? - 17 days ago

If it were mine, I'd take it down to the studs. One thing to consider - the mastic or the brick or the backer may contain asbestos.. Before doing anything, I'd figure out how to test, and then decide if it's worth screwing with...

Re: FU: on Carrier HVac Furnace not staying on with HEAT - 18 days ago

Great job, and follow up!

Re: F/U to "Can someone identify this brand of Ceiling Fan switch?" - 29 days ago

I believe that DC motors in ceiling fans are a recent innovation - I could be wrong. Having said that, I’m not sure that it makes a difference. If there are 3 wires going into the fan(usually white, black and blue (power to the light), you can use an “aftermarket” remote/receiver.

Re: replacing the weather seal trim on Andersen casement windows - 29 days ago

What type of windows are they? Casements? Sliders? I second calling Andersen. At the least, they can help identify the correct parts…

Re: F/U to "Can someone identify this brand of Ceiling Fan switch?" - 30 days ago

Why don’t you just buy a new remote/controller setup. HD and Lowe’s sell them… Like this: Universal fan remote

Re: Sliding Compound Miter Saw, which one to get? - 4 weeks ago

I have a Dewalt 12” non-sliding compound miter saw. Very nice machine. If I were to buy today, I’d look hard at the Bosch slider. It doesn’t have sliding rails - it has hinged arms that allow the back and forth motion while being able to stay close to the wall. Having said that, for the tasks you mentioned, I’d use a circular saw with a carpenters square to keep the cuts straight. A co

Re: Thoughts on installing fence posts - 4 weeks ago

Call the dig safe people - usually 1-800-dig-safe. They’ll survey and verify no utility lines run underground there. If you don’t call, and dig, and hit utilities, you are liable. I’d probably rent a small jack hammer to get through the upper layers…

Re: Mustang Mach E Recalled Because the Battery Can't Handle WFO - 5 weeks ago

Carlos Jax, I don’t think the totaling of a car due to salt water immersion is the point. Rather, with an EV, salt water immersion can cause an electrical fire, which is hard to extinguish.. Also, I think you are glossing over the additional challenges (and costs) of extinguishing lithium ion battery fires, with attendant costs of training and equipment/materials for every fire department

Re: Mustang Mach E Recalled Because the Battery Can't Handle WFO - 5 weeks ago

Carlos Jax: Some salient points from the link posted: While the report didn’t differentiate between electric and ICE vehicles, it did note that the vast majority (77 percent) of vehicle fires resulting from electrical or mechanical malfunctions (which combined were the leading casual factor in 88 percent of highway vehicle fires) involved model years from 2007 or earlier. In other words,

Re: Mustang Mach E Recalled Because the Battery Can't Handle WFO - 5 weeks ago

QuoteCarnos Jax Cary, I decided to do a quick google, so take the hastiness of the search with a grain of salt. But googling "rate of ice fires" (without quotes) yielded the following as the first result, and it seemed there were many more results echoing the same thing: . QuoteAccording to one analysis of U.S. government data, EV fires appear to occur less frequently than ICE

Re: Mustang Mach E Recalled Because the Battery Can't Handle WFO - 5 weeks ago

QuoteCarnos Jax And I’m not sure why you don’t think mechanical failures that can lead to vehicle fires don’t warrant a recall? I think that mechanical failures that can lead to fires may warrant a recall. I was speaking about overheating…

Re: Mustang Mach E Recalled Because the Battery Can't Handle WFO - 5 weeks ago

QuoteCarnos Jax But an ICE car is MUCH more likely to catch fire than an EV, thereby consuming much more of the fire department’s time (thus taking considerably more time away from their ability to attend to other calls). Either way, an overheating situation in both types of vehicles are an issue serious enough to warrant a recall. I don’t understand your position. Is overheating bad fo

Re: New LG C3 is up and running. Any tips to get the best picture? - 5 weeks ago

Re: Impact driver bits and a F/U - 5 weeks ago

I'm a big fan of Milwaukee M12 - congrats on a great purchase. Don't love Milwaukee bits as much - I find Dewalt bits last longer. Milwaukee drill bits are superior to Dewalt, IMHO...

Re: I want an OLED TV, any recommendations? - 6 weeks ago

I recommend the LG C3 (or C2, if there are any deals left). I don’t use the LG remote or interface - I have Roku boxes for that. The TV is basically a monitor…

Re: Did you get your covid tests? - 6 weeks ago

Received a couple of days ago

Re: 1968 Ford Mustang - 6 weeks ago

I have a beautiful 1968 Mustang California Special in the shop right now. Such a pretty car.

Re: Nissan Rogue - 7 weeks ago

I am a transmission shop owner. I would not buy a Nissan with a CVT. Lease? Sure, why not. Just make sure the lease term is covered by the warranty. Or, get a good quality extended warranty. I do about 10-15 Nissan CVT jobs per month. I see Nissans with as little as 45k miles needing rebuilds.

Re: Quick plumbing question - 7 weeks ago

What is the gate valve made of? What type of pipe/fittings are used to reduce down to the pvc?

Re: Car wheel size and tire strategy advice - 8 weeks ago

I don’t understand what your goal is. Are you trying to reduce handling responsiveness? Higher profile tires generally have worse handling, while improving ride quality. I agree with prior comments - you have to make sure 15” wheels will clear the brakes, and, Tire Rack is a great resource.

Re: Bosch GSR12V-140FCB22 Cordless Electric Screwdriver 12V Kit - 5-In-1 Multi-Head Power Drill Set - 2 months ago

I also had the Bosch 12v and switched to Milwaukee. Both are good tools, but the Milwaukee has many more 12v tools in the line.

Re: Extending Wi-fi Signal at Home: Advice needed - 2 months ago

Robert, my method with Verizon is to eschew their modem/router hardware completely. They can and will turn on the Ethernet port on the ONT upon request, allowing the use of whatever networking system that you want, without dealing with their equipment.

Re: How are our NYC folks doing today? - 2 months ago

My drive home from Queens to Long Island took over 2 hours. Weather wasn’t terrible, a little flooding. A lot of people who don’t know how to drive, or care about anyone else on the road.

Re: Extending Wi-fi Signal at Home: Advice needed - 2 months ago

Along the lines of above: I would run ethernet between floors, AND get a tri-band mesh system. (Tri-band has an extra 5GHz channel for backhaul). My ASUS mesh allows either wired or wireless backhaul (connection between the nodes). If you can use ethernet for backhaul, you'll get more usable bandwidth (that 3rd band) for end devices. If you can't run ethernet, get a tri-band mesh system any

Re: Costco tire benefits - 2 months ago

If it's an AWD vehicle, make sure that the rolling diameter difference between the new tire and that of it's mate on the same axle is 1/4" or less. More than than can cause damage to the transfer case...

Re: Tumbling end over end and lost. A plea for help. - 2 months ago

Good luck and hope you get your feet under you. Donated.

Re: Plaster walls for shower - any experiences? - 2 months ago

I'd be very worried about water infiltration that may take a while to show up, and could cause mold, wood rot, etc. I'd either tile over backer board with correct under tile surface prep materials (like Schluter), use a fiberglass surround, or use a quartz or solid surface material.