Home Buyin/Maintenance Thread - Where most of us are 30ish but act 47. Oh, and fuck home inspectors

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  1. toddzo

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    I want to buy a new crib but need to sell my current one for the new downpayment. Any advice on the best way to handle this?
     
  2. Bo Pelinis

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    1. Clean up your house
    2. Put it up for sale
    3. Find another house to buy
    4. Schedule closings for same day.
    5. ....
    6. opposite of profit
     
  3. drewru

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    Got a call this morning, that an acquaintance’s dad and brother died in a house fire last night.

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/abc7ny...fire-new-jersey-bergen-county-house/11026741/

    Just saw him this past weekend for the first time in over a year. The brother had a mild cognitive impairment, was really into computers and apparently had too many devices plugged into one socket. Still no word on the mom.

    My question, how overloaded does an outlet need to be to start an electrical fire? I don’t know the first thing about electrical systems, but I assumed there are safeguards against something like this built into most systems.
     
  4. Barves2125

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    Make sure to only give your mortgage lender like 10 days to close the transaction for you. We secretly love that!
     
  5. Matt Foley

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    The entire reason for the electrical code is to prevent stuff like this from causing fires. Either it was a faulty system / shitty install or there’s some other reason.
     
  6. Russellin4885

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    This I posted this video a while ago but he goes into deep detail about how potentially dangerous electrical cords can be. It's something I never really gave any thought to before but really do now. Good channel too for anyone interested in getting a deeper understanding of devices.

     
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  7. drewru

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    I wouldn’t want this guy making me breakfast (who microwaves bacon?!) but he seems to know what he’s talking about and breaks it down so anybody could understand. Thanks for sharing.
     
  8. goblue31602

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    Good video. One thing I'd add is never buy any extension cords or power strips on Amazon, especially their brand. Can't trust their packaging and ratings.
     
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  9. Snakes

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    i would say 90% of the extension cords and power strips I own were bought on Amazon. :doge:
     
  10. Cocks13

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    cliffs?
     
  11. ned's head

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    My key takeaway is that my use of daisychained power strips across the house from one outlet is NOT a good idea
     
  12. bigred77

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    Don't use extension cords
     
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  13. goblue31602

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    Extension cords and most power strips offer very little to no protection for exceeding the amperage limits and can cause fires.
     
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  14. WillySaliba

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    I think I would be most concerned about power strips. Never thought about them to be honest, most of what I acquired was through my job.
     
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  15. bigred77

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    Acquired = stole
     
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  16. The Hebrew Husker

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    When I’m done working I’ll unplug the power strip all my Work From Home equipment is plugged into. Looking at it now, it has a RadioShack logo on it so I’m sure it’s condition is “like new”.
     
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  17. FourClover01

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    Make sure your realtor gets you 45-60 days occupancy after closing. You are going to need as much time as you can get. This type of transaction is very time sensitive. Never a bad idea to have a back up plan to live temporarily just incase you don't find your new home within that 90ish day window.
     
  18. WillySaliba

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    We use different verbs for the same thing.
     
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  19. Funshot Residue

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    It's nothing short of a miracle that there aren't more electrical fires and subsequent tragedies in this country. Even if everything is to code, probably 90% of light fixtures and most appliances are made by 3rd world labor forces with the very cheapest materials. We have and use a woodstove for supplemental heat, and I worry more about the goddamn robot vacuum high centering on a power strip and starting a fire........
    No shit guys, do yourself a solid and check what is plugged in where, make sure no cords/strips/appliances feel hot to the touch, and try not to run stuff when you aren't home. There are few things that scare me more than house fires.
     
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  20. bigred77

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    And yet, I have wished for one so many times
     
  21. goblue31602

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    Plug a heater into an Amazon power strip.


    And delete this thread.
     
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  22. Name P. Redacted

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    Great video.
     
  23. Lucky24Seven

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    What do you all use for wasp control. My dad's backyard is out of control. I've got him 3 hanging pheromone traps that are catching them, but they are everywhere.
     
  24. devine

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    Yesterday was one final day of contingency and the sellers agreed to our final request!

    close next thursday

    also I’m poor
     
  25. WillySaliba

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    You don’t know poor yet! Congrats!
     
  26. devine

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    Anyone recommend gutter screens? Surrounded by trees and wondering if we should get them to cut back on how often we will have to clean them out
     
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  27. devine

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    Thank you
     
  28. a.tramp

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    How many trees you have? You are going to need 1 cooper nail for each tree.
     
  29. devine

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    What is a cooper nail
     
  30. a.tramp

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    it is a copper nail mispelled
     
  31. devine

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    You mad huh lol
     
  32. a.tramp

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    about?
     
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  33. devine

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    You tell me buddy lol
     
  34. a.tramp

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    Just remember the tone you are taking with me tonight when in the very near future, you text me wondering how to open a door or turn on a faucet and I am of no assistance.
     
  35. devine

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    That’s a fair trade off for all the times you text me asking how long to smoke your pork butt or brisket
     
  36. a.tramp

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    Keep it up, kid.
     
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  37. fish

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    I've seen a lot of burns in my day, but this is a third degree whopper.
     
  38. Gotch Yarbrough

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    Det. Frank Bullitt or others who are knowledgeable on home network setups, I could use a bit of guidance getting my network/server rack set up. I don't need anything too crazy and am not looking for advanced controls/features, but I would prefer something wall mounted and relatively clean looking. I will have the following components to start:

    Router (Orbi)
    Modem
    Smartthings hub (serving thermostats, doorbell, speakers, locks, etc)
    Ring base center
    Network video recorder (approx 9x9x3) serving 3 POE cameras via cat6.

    I may add additional hubs/components in the future, but my goal is to minimize the amount of additional hubs.

    My current leading candidates are linked in the spoiler

    Rack:

    Shelves:

    Power supply:

    Ethernet switch:

    - Any feedback on the items I linked or suggestions for alternatives?

    - Thoughts on an 8U rack for my relatively modest needs? 12U seems like overkill for me, but I worry about room for future expansion with a 6U, especially if I need a cooling fan.

    - What's the protocol for using shelves vs. sitting components on top of the level below, such as a router on top of a (bolted on) power supply. Guessing that's frowned upon but trying to get a better idea for the number of shelves needed.

    - Any essentials I'm missing to get up and running, or anything I listed that I don't really need? I'm considering a cooling fan like I mentioned above, but not sure if that's necessary with only a handful of components and likely being located in a basement. I don't think I have a big need for a UPS, and I don't think I have enough hardwiring to need some big 24 port patch panel or huge switches.

    I appreciate any insight.
     
  39. WillySaliba

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    I do not have any smart shit but I have everything else. For my set up I have plywood mount between studs and it has worked out well. My UPS should probably be replaced by now, not sure how long it’s holding charge and we’ve since got a generator. As for your rack question, racks are meant to be an efficient way to organize your equipment. Equipment is designed to cool itself in a rack. For what you’re putting in there’s no protocol to stack on top of other equipment. You just need to ensure that the space in which your rack is placed is properly cool, dry and ventilated.

    Finally I’ve been running on an 8 port switch for the last 5 years, give it take a year? It’s been plenty, if I need to I could daisy chain another 8 port or swap for 24. I try to avoid wires at all cost though.
     
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  40. Pharm

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    Mount tv outside on Hardy planks. Is really the best method to find the stud from the inside and hope you can measure accurately?
     
  41. WillySaliba

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    I assume you are mounting this near an outlet? If so, that's going to be attached to a stud so there's one for you.
     
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  42. Boom TittyMilk

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  43. Festus McBadass

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    Maybe I’m dumb, but is your house not wrapped in OSB and the hardy planks installed over that? Should be wood backing there already for your lag bolts.
     
  44. Det. Frank Bullitt

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    Man you are going with a much more robust and complex home networking set up than I. I didn't go with a rack, any smart home hubs/bridges, or even UPS - though I should add one of those, so I cant speak intelligently to those. I have a love/hate with my Nest security cameras, but they bypass all of the components you have, for better or worse.

    Guys who have gone with orbi and eero (especially Ring people) and definitely Ubiquiti can provide good input.

    I'd probably go more ports with the switch tbh
     
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  45. Pharm

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    maybe, however the people that built this house are idiots sometimes
     
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  46. Tommy Jefferson

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    Worst case scenario you could use a plywood sheet that is 18 inches wide and place screws every half inch. You’re guaranteed to hit at least two studs this way.

    Think of all the extra holes as added ventilation.
     
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  47. Name P. Redacted

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    ubiquiti stuff looks really nice.

    i would oversize your switch. you never know.

    you might be able to snag a full rack if you're patient and watch fb marketplace. I'm kinda hoping to do that myself.
     
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  48. Name P. Redacted

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    don't forget a patch panel for your switch. gotta do it up right.
     
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  49. BuckeyeRiot

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    Sold my old house. Spent 53 hours on the market. Had 13 offers all above asking. Sold for 20+k over asking all cash offer, no contingencies, no appraisal, no inspections (fuck home inspectors).

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  50. bigred77

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    You fell for it