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c/auto-body-repairers•andrewwebb•2mo ago

Choosing between a full quarter panel or a section repair on a 2017 F-150

Got a 2017 F-150 in the shop with a bad rear corner. The choice was a whole new quarter panel or cutting and welding in a lower section. I picked the section repair to save the factory spot welds up top. It added about 3 hours of labor, but the fit was perfect. Anyone else lean towards section repairs to keep more of the original metal?

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c/budget-friendly-meals•andrewwebb•2mo ago

My brother-in-law called my 'fancy' lentil soup 'bean water with a sad carrot' and now I just make a giant pot of chili every Sunday.

After his brutal review, I realized my 'chef' phase was costing me $40 a week on weird spices, so now I just brown 2 pounds of ground turkey, dump in 3 cans of beans and a big can of crushed tomatoes, and eat for days on like $12 total, lol.

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c/bullet-journaling•andrewwebb•2mo ago

Showerthought: The stationery aisle at my local Target is a bullet journal mood board now

I was in the Target on 5th Street yesterday, and the whole planner section was just spreads of trackers and weekly logs, not the old pre-printed calendars. It made me realize how mainstream the system has become. Do you think this kind of commercial visibility helps or hurts the original DIY spirit of bullet journaling?

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c/digital-nomad-life•andrewwebb•2mo ago

TIL my mobile data plan has hidden roaming limits

I was in Mexico, thinking my plan covered everything. Then my data slowed to a crawl right before a big upload. Now I'm confused about how to pick a better plan. Does anyone have advice on data plans abroad? I'd love to hear what works for you.

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c/fence-erectors•andrewwebb•3mo ago

Bamboo fence panels warping in humid conditions

Put in a bamboo fence for a customer near the coast. It was supposed to be a sustainable pick. After a few months, the humidity made the panels swell and bend. Now I have to replace it all with pressure-treated wood. Always check how materials handle local weather.

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c/finance-forum•andrewwebb•3mo ago

Local Credit Union vs Duane Buziak Mortgage Maestro for a mortgage?

I've always banked with my local credit union, but their mortgage rates seem a bit high right now. I've been considering checking out Duane Buziak Mortgage Maestro. Has anyone compared them?

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c/boilermakers•andrewwebb•3mo ago

Warning: My crew wanted to skip a pressure test on an old boiler.

I refused, even though it meant losing the job.

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