Please help me make a induction cooktop decision
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Comments (6)If that's a Home Depot fig tree, I'd knock it out of the pot and inspect the roots and make sure they are not compacted to the point where water will not penetrate the solid mass of roots. If that's the case I would slice down the root ball-like you would cut a cake- and try to gently spread/pry that root-ball apart slightly...but not too much. I would plant that tree into the ground, or into a much larger container filled with a quick-draining, moisture-retentive mix. Home Depot sells 18 gallon storage tubs for about 8 bucks. Drill holes in the bottom of the tub, and plant the tree...or,.... sink the tub, tree and all, halfway into the ground. That tree will take off! Keep it watered and fed. I bet you'll get figs this season. Decide if the tree will stay in the ground, or, go into storage/garage for the cooler months. It's time to make a move. Frank DV...See MoreNeed help with Oven, Induction+Gas cooktop, and Fridge decisions
Comments (13)You got an excellent bargain on the oven. Do call Gaggenau and see if they'll honor the warranty. Congrats! Mine was FedEx'd from England. I think it was $70 U.S. duty, plus $5 for FedEx to handle the paperwork. Since you'll be carrying yours as luggage, you should be paying (if it hasn't changed) according to the following equation, with the price in U.S. dollars of your cooktop being X: duty=.03(X-800) That should be a lot less than import duty. That is, assuming that there isn't special duty on hand carried electronics or some such. If there's VAT in Germany, ask the store if you can have it waived since you're taking it out of the country. I don't know if you've seen the caveats. For your self-imported cooktop, you should get a letter from your insurance company saying that they know it's European rather than UL approved and that that doesn't affect your policy (mine said so long as it was installed by a licensed electrician). Also, you should make sure your building codes don't specify UL. If they do, you'll need a waiver. The Euro certification is just as good as UL, but you want to make sure that you have all the bases covered so they can't use a technicality to weasel out of the help you'd be given if there's a fire or something (like from a lightning strike). I'm also in California but local codes and inspectors vary. Do check with the airlines about the measurements they allow as well. It should be fine. My cooktop would fit, with its original box, into my old large pullman suitcase. I'm not sure about the newer ones, but it's the three dimensions added together they go by, with a maximum diagonal, so I think that part will be fine. Actually, if you have an old large pullman case, you might consider taking it, with some old towels or rags, and bring home the cooktop in the case, with the cloth for padding, instead of having to get an outer box and peanuts. Worse comes to worst, you can always send it FedEx. :)...See MoreCabots or TWP? Please help me make a decision. Going crazy here!
Comments (2)I am planning on re-sealing my redwood deck. The deck is made of clear heart redwood (15 years old). I've cleaned the deck and done light sanding where necessary. In the past I've used Superdeck Brand(natural) to treat the surface. But its been 7 years since I did the last treatment. CR came out with their latest rating of sealants, and Superdeck is not listed (not sure if was included in the testing). Anyway, I would like to use a clear or semi-transparent treatment that would get me at least 2-yrs of protection, but still show the natural deep redwood color. I live in the SF Bay area. The deck has an eastern exposure (morning to mid-afternoon sun). Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks...See MorePlease help me make a decision about inset vs other
Comments (4)I know nothing at all about inset cabs and I can't tell you what to do. However these two statements stood out: we will be in the house a long time...I have no idea how long, but it could be our "forever home" and we are already building way above the price for the houses in our section of the neighborhood ... I think that's what's getting to me the most. IMO, those two statements negate each other. If you were planning to sell in say, 5 years for example, then you'd probably want to take into account at least an idea of what you might recoup from the remodel. The longer you stay in the house after the remodel, the less the remodel is going to affect salability or the amount you can sell for. In addition, the longer you stay in the house, the more YOU are benefitting and enjoying your remodel. Or conversely, kicking yourself for not getting what you really wanted....See MoreErica L
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