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Comments (4)Do a search on the stuff and you'll find out more than you ever wanted to know. From reading several articles and other's experiences, it sounds like problems occur when air is introduced into the cooling system (coolant level too low), or is mixed with the regular green coolant. It's all ethylene glycol, but the additives are different. There is disagreement about whether the additives themselves aren't compatible, or if the green antifreeze just shortens the life of the dexcool because it's been diluted. I think a lot of the problem is people see that long service interval and ignor the cooling system that entire time. A person has to look at it at least once per year. Better if it's looked at every time you change the oil. If the coolant starts looking dirty it's time to change it regardless of what the manual says....See More250k is the new 100k?
Comments (4)It sounds about right - I remember my sister saying that she didn't feel comfortable until their income hit $150k (but they live in No. Virginia outside DC) in 1997 or so. That said, in DC people earning $100K are not hurting by any means. They just can't buy the MB, BMW, designer clothes, elite private school and other trappings of "high income". But chances are, they live in nice areas, attend good schools, go to nice restaurants, drive nicer cars, are able to save money and generally be comfortable. I agree that it's largely geographical. Some friends moved from DC to Houston and found that $85K goes a LOT farther in Houston, mainly because housing is so much more affordable, but so are food and gas. They were able to live in a single-family house instead of a townhouse....See MoreAbandoned well under Kitchen sub floor!!!!!
Comments (26)Labradoodlemom, Because the issue has varying opinions, it aroused my curiosity and I did some basic research for you. Before you fill it in, if that's what you choose to do, find out for sure if it is a cistern or a well. Find out where the piping that exists in the hole, terminates at the other end. Also determine the source of the water. You want to make sure it's not going to continue to be fed or cause an issue elsewhere under or around the home. Regarding future real estate issues, you are going to have to reveal the location of decommissioned wells, tanks etc. anyhow. Your area may also require documentation or certification that it has been properly decommissioned and sealed. You indicate the water is about 8 feet from the top. That means the water is about 9 feet deep which is substantial. Try pumping it out and see how fast it recovers. If it is recovering quickly, you may have to use more aggressive methods to seal it. I still say use the water for gardening etc. Just about every area in the country is encouraging the use of cisterns for that purpose. It protects the waterways by allowing more time for the water to be distributed into the soil instead of washing silt and other undesirables into the waterways. That way, you can inexpensively seal the top and if functional, actually enhance the value of the property. It would be very politically correct and a lot less effort and expense than properly decommissioning it....See MoreOk, so it's ipe, and we'll see under and over -- screws?
Comments (2)Got my wood at East Teak and the clip fasteners. We used liquid nails and the clip. I have boards that are just a foot or so above ground but well ventelated in some spots and no cupping at all. The screwless look is really special. And if I had a problem, I can always screw them down. This fall will be three years and no cupping issues....See MoreRelated Professionals
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