The Home Improvement Thread

[CowboyTaco]

If you buy a vehicle as an investment - you better be aware that it was a mistake to do so because it will depreciate very fast. While I know I could sell my Tacoma if running for thousands - I would never count on that money. Paid it off many years ago and anything I get out of it at this point is a bonus to me.

Outside of your home, a vehicle is often the next most expensive thing that someone can own. I guess in some cases, it is the most expensive thing that people own. Spending that kind of money on something that essentially is thrown away blows my mind.

I didn't mean investment as in something that returns a profit, but it is something that people funnel money into (usually) in monthly payments. I look at my truck as a way to get where I need to go. Most of the time, that is to work. So it is an investment of sorts in the sense that I can't get to work without it (or another vehicle).

It is very rare that vehicles appreciate in value. Unless you have a classic or something that is otherwise in hot demand like the Supra after Fast and Furious.

 

[Oswego]

Outside of your home, a vehicle is often the next most expensive thing that someone can own. I guess in some cases, it is the most expensive thing that people own. Spending that kind of money on something that essentially is thrown away blows my mind.

I didn't mean investment as in something that returns a profit, but it is something that people funnel money into (usually) in monthly payments. I look at my truck as a way to get where I need to go. Most of the time, that is to work. So it is an investment of sorts in the sense that I can't get to work without it (or another vehicle).

It is very rare that vehicles appreciate in value. Unless you have a classic or something that is otherwise in hot demand like the Supra after Fast and Furious.

Yea, Ive changed up my whole outlook on transportation since buying the Tacoma. The Tacoma will be the last 30k+ form of transportation I buy until I'm retired. My Subaru was almost half the cost of my Tacoma. Been spending like a tard since I was 18 and bought my first 30k car. Then I bought two more 30k cars. That idiocracy is over with. I don't care about the Jones's and our current situation has me rethinking all of my goals. While I am prepared - I'd rather be tying this while on my own land miles from anything with a years + full of food in my pantry, off the grid, with room and supplies for my mom and siblings. Time to re-prioritize my goals in life yet again

Also really missing being able to walk out my backdoor and shoot or do whatever else I think I might want to do on my own land w/o the fear of neighbors or LEO's. It's been 22 years since I had that feeling and I'm homesick for that again

 

[Anathollo]

The only vehicle investments are supercars or 7.3L F250's

 

[Taco Loco]

Did a thing today.

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I really liked having this storage space for things like sponges and scrubbers at our last house. It's a nice way to keep it close and out of sight. I opted for a kit with 2 separate bins so that one could be wet and the other dry. Also wanted plastic over the metal ones they sell.

Now I just need to get a handle and maybe some rubber pieces to make it sound better when you close it. But first, I want to see how long it takes my wife to ask me where the scrubber went.

Knape & Vogt 3 in. x 14 in. x 1.63 in. Polymer Sink Front Tray with Hinges Cabinet Organizer-PSF14-PF-SH-2-W - The Home Depot

Ok looks like this one would work, I have always wondered what the previous owners had there, and why they took the time to remove it when the house sold(which they should have not done, because it was not listed and it was screwed down) oh well.

 

[balakay]

I need to do the same thing at our house. Never even thought about it until yall said something. Hell I never even checked until then. Could have had them the whole time and I never would have known. Adding it to the list now.

 

[tx_shooter]

I will have to check how the board is attached before I try this out.

 

[PSU Taco85]

What's the backstory on it? How did it end up in your driveway? I remember awhile ago we talked about it but I don't remember why it's there.

He brought it down here for some work, it needed more work than he wanted to spend and left it down here until he had some more funds i believe. Well sometime between then and saving for funds, he lost interest in it so it's been here ever since. Has a brand new 4.88 ECGS geared 3rd member with an ARB locker in the back, but only the 3.73 gears in the front clamshell SInce then he's owned a dodge diesel, a dodge 1500, a harley, and an SRT8 charger. Guess he's just waiting for it to crumble and blow away in the dust down here.

 

[PSU Taco85]

Pretty sure it's a 2009 right? if so he should be able to get a new frame for another year +.

Last time I spoek to him was the first time he was a super on one of my jobs. Think he called you from the jobsite while we were bs'ing just to break your balls. I haven't spoken to him since then but he looked good and seemed pretty happy.



Life happens. Jay is also younger than me and he is even more busy than myself. Think he's had a new car and two other new or newer trucks since parking that at Ant's house.

If you buy a vehicle as an investment - you better be aware that it was a mistake to do so because it will depreciate very fast. While I know I could sell my Tacoma if running for thousands - I would never count on that money. Paid it off many years ago and anything I get out of it at this point is a bonus to me.

I think it's a 2008 but I'm not sure to be honest. I think his time is up for the frame inspection, and i doubt he'd be pursuing it anyway

 

[Oswego]

I think it's a 2008 but I'm not sure to be honest. I think his time is up for the frame inspection, and i doubt he'd be pursuing it anyway

Have him sign it over to you and you do it - then flip it. If the frames past the date and really bad you can fix it up and sell it to some Texan as a farm truck

or pull a MOJO and part that fucker out.

Speaking of that - did you pay him for that fuel pump? if so text me your pay-pal and Ill take care of that tonight. I'm so sorry I totally forgot about that. if you didn't pay him and have his contact info - text it to me. I need to take care of that debt.

 

[CowboyTaco]

I will have to check how the board is attached before I try this out.

Mine was attached by some plastic clips.

 

[PSU Taco85]

Have him sign it over to you and you do it - then flip it. If the frames past the date and really bad you can fix it up and sell it to some Texan as a farm truck

or pull a MOJO and part that fucker out.

Speaking of that - did you pay him for that fuel pump? if so text me your pay-pal and Ill take care of that tonight. I'm so sorry I totally forgot about that. if you didn't pay him and have his contact info - text it to me. I need to take care of that debt.

I never paid him for the fuel pump, I think I gave it back to him. No worries.

 

[Oswego]

I never paid him for the fuel pump, I think I gave it back to him. No worries.

If you end up finding it or remembering - let me know and Ill send you or him some cash. Sorry I dropped the ball on that one

 

[Taco Loco]

Still working on my Victory garden, I had to take the time and organize the adult legos(these cost a lot more per piece than traditional legos...).

 

[Anathollo]

Still working on my Victory garden, I had to take the time and organize the adult legos(these cost a lot more per piece than traditional legos...).

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I'm surprised that Mister Landscaper kit isn't called "señor paisajista"!

 

[Taco Loco]

I'm surprised that Mister Landscaper kit isn't called "señor paisajista"!

, I didn’t buy an actual kit though, some stuff I didn’t need and I priced everything out, so I bought the things I needed, let’s just say my parts kit and 300’ of tubing is about $200 in parts.

 

[Oswego]

Hmmmm.......that would be great for a Tomato garden. This crap keeps up and Ill be planting my own this year for sure. Already got the seeds.

Speaking of which - time to order some seeds for veggies. Might be the only fresh ones I can get my hands on

 

[Taco Loco]

Hmmmm.......that would be great for a Tomato garden. This crap keeps up and Ill be planting my own this year for sure. Already got the seeds.

Speaking of which - time to order some seeds for veggies. Might be the only fresh ones I can get my hands on

you could probably use one of the kits for smaller garden, I think the biggest kit was about $73

 

[Oswego]

you could probably use one of the kits for smaller garden, I think the biggest kit was about $73

Ill check them out tonight. If I do start, Ill need to take care of my squirrel issue on the DL otherwise Ill get wiped out. Pretty sure with 2 weeks at home I could come up with a way to relocate them w/o issue.

 

[Taco Loco]

Ill check them out tonight. If I do start, Ill need to take care of my squirrel issue on the DL otherwise Ill get wiped out. Pretty sure with 2 weeks at home I could come up with a way to relocate them w/o issue.

I will be setting up a couple rat traps pretty soon, I counted 5 squirrels yesterday and that’s 6 too many.

 

[AlienXtx]

Have any of yall tried this? Its supposed to only take a teaspoon per mound to kill.