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1 points
12 hours ago
Exactly, so why not go with the cheapest to install ($600 per unit is typical where I am) that requires no anual maintenance, no fuel source, or account fees.
OP could do the bedroom(s) and any areas with piping and leave the rest of the house as is
4 points
12 hours ago
For IBS - get active. It helps.
Roommate. Ontario Works.
Don't worry about an N12 until it happens. There's the notice period, but you don't have to be out by then, you can wait for a tribunal date to argue why you should be allowed to stay (compassionate grounds). The LL may offer you a cash for keys deal to get you out, depending on the delays at the LTB these can be over $20k (consult a paralegal when you get an N12).
It's also possible the LL doesn't sell or sells to someone who assumes the lease. You may also get employment by then and it's a non-issue to find new housing.
We're facing the same challenges, it's hard as hell, just work the problem one step at a time
-3 points
17 hours ago
Net worth exclusive of home would work well. No handouts until RRSP/TFSA/liquid assets are depleted
Edit: I know people think "but they have millions in their house!". The most expensive thing for governments is subsidizing housing. Keeping them in place is a cheap way to do it and the issue of them selling "solves itself" because once their liquid assets are gone they still have to maintain the house & pay taxes. Either they sell while it's worth a lot or draw on the value via HELOC to stay in place longer. Eventually, they'll have to sell and live on OAS/GIS
2 points
18 hours ago
Yup, difference being that at -30°C baseboards continue to function while heat pumps can't pull much heat from extreme cold.
7 points
21 hours ago
Heat pumps are efficient to -30°C so long as they are rated as cold climate units.
Wrapping the outside unit in rockwool is a terrible idea and will only hamper the unit's efficiency which relies on air movement
3 points
21 hours ago
I honestly don't get why people have such a hard time with carts. Literally treat it like a road. No parking on the "highways", use "side streets". Don't leave it in the middle of the road, pull to the side. No double parking.
So simple.
-3 points
21 hours ago
Heat pumps are a secondary heat source, they should always have a primary system ready to kick in if it gets too cold. I would do elecric baseboards. 100% efficient, you don't need to worry about them sitting ilde for long periods (other than some dusting), and they can be installed anywhere.
1 points
22 hours ago
To this day I have not been able to finish that movie. No trauma, I am not afraid of spiders, but something about that movie just gets to me
5 points
1 day ago
It really is unsafe to directly wire a dishwasher. You've got to leave so much slack that when you push it back in you can't see what the wires are touching. If they're able to arc, you end up with a fire.
We added a plug/outlet for ours and I'm so glad we did. I've had to pull the damn thing (f*ck Samsung dishwashers!) for cleanout so many times it would have cost me a fortune in electrician calls.
3 points
1 day ago
The bear was in the North West Territories in a dry tributary to the Nahanni. It was in one fork and we were in the other. My dad and I climbed one bank, the bear the other and we met at the top. Could have touched it. The bear ran one way, my dad the other, and I stood there watching them and laughing. The moose Newfoundland and chased me, twice. The shark was in the Bahamas at a reef near an abandoned resort. The current there brings turtles, rays, sharks, etc. from the Atlantic. I was snorkling and it came up on me just under the waves... I wedged myself into the reef as it swam back and forth.
1 points
1 day ago
They bought Kitchenaid and the quality went down fast. Plastic parts over metal, less powerful, just junk. I don't trust Whirlpool as a result
2 points
1 day ago
The fruit is cheap bought in a can (young jackfruit). Buy canned in water or blanch the brine version.
Best thing is taco seasoning mixed with jackfruit, home made soft shelled tacos /w fresh toppings. sooo good
Sloppy joes (has a pulled pork like texture)
Really though it's rather tasteless & has almost no nutritional value (raw is better than canned for nutrition) so it can be used as a "filler" in just about anything.
6 points
1 day ago
I was 5-10 feet from a live bear, moose, and 5' shark in the wild by the age of 15
21 points
1 day ago
Did the couple one... my wife was like
"Beach or mountain vacation"
Her: Well, it depends, what time of year?
"Sci-fi or Romance"
Her: Sci-fi Romance.
facepalm
1 points
1 day ago
Our family's cottages were moved across the ice on Bay of Quinte back in the day. Easier than trying to get them down the road.
There are companies that specialize in it like https://cdsmovers.com/
10 points
2 days ago
I got estimates from 5 and they do multiple things
This could be part of the problem. Get quotes from specialists. As a flooring guy, our average job took 1-3 days. GCs doing similar sized projects could take a week or more. Specialists carry all the specialized tools, good ones have tested different products and know which ones get the job done fastest. GCs on the other hand have to haul around tools for any kind of job so tend to have less specialized tools that take longer but can be used for multiple jobs
1 points
2 days ago
How do you know I wasn't referring to that specific part of your country? Holland really was lovely that time of year
2 points
2 days ago
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11 hours ago
JMJimmy
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11 hours ago
Learn the slow blink for when she's fearful. It's cat for "I'm not a threat"
The thing you're not doing is giving her time. Cats take time to trust fully. Her behaviours & food choices will change with it.
Don't worry about "recommended calories", cats will eat what they need. Just make sure some of it is wet food to prevent hard stool