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I am in the initial planning phase for a trip from Phoenix AZ to Snoqualmie, WA next spring. I'm still trying to decide if I want to deal with the financial burden of flying a family of 6 out there (and renting a vehicle), plus dealing with the hassle of the airport, or if I want to drive us up...

My wife is on my case about converting our chlorine pool to a salt water system and I asked her to research the pros and cons of it. After looking into it myself, it seems that there are some increased risks with regard to the lifespan of the equipment itself (due to the corrosive nature of...

This is a comparison between the two tires for anyone who would like to know the difference in case they have a vehicle for which they would consider all season tires. I agonized over which ones to get (the difference in tread life being a major issue under consideration) and I wished that I...

Here is a video where they hang 8 4700-lb pick up trucks from the frame of the new Super Duty F250. Then they hang an additional 13,000-lb truck from the frame. Do you see any "cheating" going on with regard to the rigging or in any other way? Skip to 9:30. <iframe width="560" height="315"...

Okay, so after finding out that Honda still builds engines that require valve adjustments, I have gotten over that part, but am a little miffed: I found out about the engine needing valve adjustments when I went to the dealer for routine maintenance. The service writer said that at 105K they...

I've been wanting to build an outdoor living space in my back yard and have come up with a solution that addresses some of my space concerns. I'm looking for any kind of input to make it the best possible set up. I can get pics up of the back yard to help with visualization later on. Here's...

I'm due for some new tires on my car and really don't like the wheels I have. Also, the tires I want are not available in a size that will fit my wheels. I'm thinking about a few things when considering which wheels to get. One idea that I have is to buy the narrowest wheel that will fit a...

http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-0111-hy-nsx-designer-20150111-story.html#page=1 I found this interesting. Check it out.

I have presented a problem with the processes we use at work to my boss, along with a solution that I think will solve the problem, and will cost $0 to implement. Of course, when I presented it to the "committee," they all started adding on their ideas (which would require capital dollars... or...

I'm looking at my 401(k) and I see that my year-to-date personal rate of return is 6.20%. I am currently contributing 6% of my base salary (payroll will only deduct from the first 40 hours I work) with a company match of 75%. I'm maxing the company match. Is 6.20% a good rate of return...

Thinking about putting a water softener system on my new house, and am wondering about the upfront costs involved. Some initial research shows anywhere from $500-$10,000 depending on age of home, complexity of install, ease of access, etc. What did you all pay for yours? If it's affordable...

With the purchase of my first house immanent, I've got all kinds of ideas for what I want to do with it. One thing that I would love to do is put a kitchen in the backyard. I'd hope for it to include a few main elements with any other features being "icing on the cake." 1. A grill, of course...

Off the top of my head, I say, "YES! I want a pool!" But there are some things I do not know. Primarily, for those of you who have pools, what do you dislike about having a pool? What should I ask about a pool that comes with a prospective home? What's the upkeep like? Of course, the budget...

Anyone here live in a home that gets its water from a private source? What are the pros and cons of private water companies? I've heard that they are ludicrously expensive, but don't personally know anyone whose water comes from a private company. Also, anyone have a private or shared well...

So, I'm looking at my syllabuses (I would've thought that'd be "syllabi"), and two of my instructors give A+ for high enough scores, another does "not give + or - grades", and the other tops out at an "A". I looked up the grade point scale for my school online and an A+ counts as 4.33, but your...

I've been trying to figure out if the principles in the RDX tune can be applied to another car, and was researching some newer injectors for my 98 LS1 powered vehicle. The nuances of the combustion process are a little bit mysterious to me so if someone can lay out the key factors in...

I have a 98 Camaro and am looking to get a doodad or gadget that will play my MP3s off of a flash drive or SD card, etc. I used to have an FM transmitter, but the sound quality was not that great. I'm sure there are other options out there that will put the sound out in a decent quality. I'd...

My son likes to collect model/diecast cars and I want to build a display case/cabinet for him to put them in. I'd like to make it big enough for his collection to "grow" into. Right now he has about 5 models that are in decent enough shape: '70 Challenger '69 Camaro '64 Mustang '85...

I spoke to some lenders today and learned some things about mortgages and pre-approvals, etc. My goal is to stay below my means and shop in the $130k-150k range (maybe a little higher, if it's a good deal). My main reason for wanting to do it ASAP is because my rent keeps going up, and my...

Has anyone ever updated a early model coupe to OBDII? Do the Prospeed or AEM computers effectively do this? The NA1 is obviously compatilbe with OBDII, but does anyone know of the costs involved and the issues to watch out for?

Anyone know of some decent lodging/hotels/cabins in Big Bear. Looking to spend two nights, and hoping to keep it under $550 total. Lodging is for family of 5. Main priority is cleanliness and good state of repair. My internet searching is yielding a lot of mixed reviews... :frown:

Is he out of town? Haven't seen him on the forums lately... :confused:

Ill be going after church tonight if anyone else is going.

Anyone here know anything about, or work in the field of, emergency management? I'm thinking about using my VA benefits to pick up a degree, and that particular one applies well to my career. Just looking for some input on the program and people's work experience in the field.

So, the time to start looking at houses is drawing near... and I'm really not wanting to move into an HOA. I hate the very idea of an HOA for the following reasons: -It feels like self-imposed communism (I pay a "tax" to fund a governing body to regulate what I can and cannot do with my own...