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    Root killer at hole in slab

    For gosh sakes don’t use salt. Super bad for both the concrete nearby and terrible for the soil environment as it leaches down. Just google “Rootex”.
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    when is the best time to tell your boss that you are retiring?

    I think for me it was about 10-12 weeks before my retirement date. Unfortunately it still wasn’t enough time for them to find my replacement. I consulted part time after my date to help train him.
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    Should I Stop A Pro Electrician From Working On My Panel HOT?

    That is a terrible idea.
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    Should I Stop A Pro Electrician From Working On My Panel HOT?

    That is very common for a professional electrician to do. I’m not a pro and my Dad showed me how to do it. In some situations it’s done when a new breaker is added.
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    2022 Tax Program Deals

    Ugh. I should have waited a few hours more. I ended up paying the $5 fee for TT Premier download with free Fed and State.
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    2022 Tax Program Deals

    Me too, but as in years past, just check every day and it varies later on as some days it eventually changes to “free”. ( it’s weird).
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    Good book or website on TIPS?

    Don’t commit too much. After hearing the hype prior I invested too much in tips and found out this year how disappointing they can be.
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    Any decent snowbird areas for $300,000 or under?

    I snowbird to the Florida panhandle each year but I rent via a standard snowbird rental agreement. From December thru March the snowbird rates are half off the normal rental rates for those over 55 at 30 days or more. You can pick your favorite condo and lock it in every year. You meet the...
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    What to do with gold coins

    Sorry I just read this thread today. I invest in those same coins. Most people buying those typically buy direct from a coin bullion dealer who sells in bulk directly from the US mint. They are almost 92% pure gold and contain 1 Troy ounces of fine gold. No need to get graded as these are...
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    Anything different heating this winter?

    I hadn’t noticed our heating costs rise by much. Maybe some, but still not getting much attention from me yet. It’s natural gas and our thermostat turns back based on home/away awareness and night schedules.
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    Poll: Fuel cost for ground transportation as % of annual spend

    Pretty insignificant. One percent or less.
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    Twitter Employees Resigning

    He’s rapidly causing it to crash and burn.
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    Twitter Employees Resigning

    Fact is most if not all A- team workers are the brightest and are the first to leave when they smell the slightest hint of poor management decisions. They usually are prime candidates for competitors to snap up right away. My guess is they are all gone now.
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    Twitter Employees Resigning

    Elon has a high IQ,but he’s also on the spectrum and socially inept. He suffers what a few very smart people also suffer, way below average common sense and poor judgement in the life skills area. So yes you can be a genius in some respects, but totally stupid when dealing with common issues.
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    What is wrong with Ebay and Facebook Market Place?

    Frequent seller on Facebook MP with over 30 listings or more at any time. I never pay extra to boost listings , however they push me to regularly. I still get lots of views and everything eventually sells for me. It’s just a matter of finding the item’s true market price. If I don’t get...
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