I haven't shopped for a washer and dryer set in a long time
anyone with a front load care to weigh in? is 3.5 (cubic size) large enough for a comforter?
are the front loads really better for clothes is it generally the models with out a agitator?
Im looking at Maytag , I dont want one of those HUGE setsDoes anyone have advice on front load wash machines?
I would highly suggest getting a front load washer. It will save you money on water and detergent. Make sure you look for front load detergent because it will require much less than typical detergent. 3.5 cu is large enough for a full size comforter, you would have to ask a salesman about a queen size.
It is better for your clothes because it doesn't agitate in the normal sense, it simply spins your clothes around.
Maytag seems to build the best washers and dryers. I would also suggest a Frigidaire set, slightly cheaper and almost as good quality.Does anyone have advice on front load wash machines?
The front loaders are awesome. You only use about 1 to 2 tablespoons of regular soap. I received a rebate on them because of the energy efficiency of them, Please do your Homework and make sure Maytag is really what you want. I spent a fortune on my Maytags and gave them away due to a horrible mold problem and Maytag refused to warranty it. Found out later numerous complaints on the internet with the same problem. I bought Kenmore (Sears) brand, and I love them. Never a moments problem, and they work so well!!!
I like the front load because you don't have the tube in the middle like top loaders. Clothes and straps get wrapped around that and sometimes ruin the clothes. Also, when the clothes are wet and have to be removed from top loader, you are pulling on your clothes and stretching them. Here is little information on top load vs. front load which I found on a website that you can enter by clicking on the link at the end of the article.
Front Load Vs Top Load Washer - Which One To Choose
Anyone who has bought a new washing machine, would, at some stage have to had picked between a front and top load washer. Some people will swear a top load is the way to go, however there are others who will chant just as hard for the front load.
Top Load Washers
The top load washer has been the market leader in terms of washing machines for many years. They are common in many households, and have been the first choice for many people purchasing a washing machine.
The top load is great for anyone who doesn鈥檛 have much time; one main advantage is that it is much quicker to wash your clothes. Your cycle will generally be finished much quicker than if it was done in a front load washer. Another main advantage is that the top load is right in front of you, and you don鈥檛 have to bend down to put your clothes in. This may be ok if you鈥檙e young and don鈥檛 have a bad back, however a lot of older people would rather not bend over when they have the choice.
Although at this point the top load seems the way to go, like anything there are some disadvantages. One is they use a lot of water, and we know that today this is a very vital factor. Water conservation is more important than ever, and if you purchase a top load, forget getting any kind of rebate from the government except for the odd one or two machines new two the market place. Another disadvantage is that they are hard on your clothes, from experience I know this, I found even after a couple of months my t-shirts were stretched and almost ready for the gym pile. You can get top loaders without the agitator but these machines do not achieve the greatest wash results.
Front Load
Front load washers were in older days used heavily in commercial businesses, however now days they are smaller, more affordable and better looking, which make them a great household washer.
The front loads main advantage is the water conversation, while the top load lacks in this category, the front load exceeds. The front load uses up to 60% less water and up to 68% less energy than conventional top loading machines, saving you on those electricity bills. As well as the water conservation front loads are much gentler on your clothes. The main reasons for this are because they have a drum with no agitator, and your clothes will not get caught and stretch.
While front loaders hit the lead with their water conservation, they fall back again with their longer wash cycles. There are models out these days with quick wash cycles; however this is only effective with lightly soiled fabrics like sheets, as heavily soiled loads will not clean properly.
The Final Verdict
So, here is the question you have been waiting for, which one really dominates? In my opinion, I have to lean towards the front load washer. I think water conservation is a big thing, and if everyone had a front load, a lot less water would be wasted washing clothes. This coupled with the fact that it is much gentler on my clothes, is enough to push me over the edge. Go the front load.
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I cant live without a front loader, have lived in UK all my life and front loaders are the norm, when I moved to Canada, I had a top loader for a while and hated it, I went and bought a front loader, they are fantastic, I think. They get clothes cleaner and I feel less wringkled
The 3.5 cf should be big enough. They are better for clothes and the environment as well - they require much less detergent than a standard washer. Advise: measure carefully and read the directions until you get used to them.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Anyone have any advice for getting the ps3 hard drive out? Ive destroyed the thread in the screw?
The blue screw connecting harddrive to chassis - ive pretty much destroyed the thread so I cannot get the hard drive out. Any advice?Anyone have any advice for getting the ps3 hard drive out? Ive destroyed the thread in the screw?
For the blue screw: Normally use the right size torx or phillips screwdriver. Although if its stripped and destroyed: Use a tube of screwgrab and dab a bit on the tips of some long nose pilers. Grip the blue screw firmly and turn it slowly. It should work.
For the small harddrive screws: use a 1ptx150mm screwdriver and turn it.
Drilling should be used if ALL else fails. (Not recommended).
When you put the screws back on, tighten it by HAND so that you'd never have to go through this difficulty again when upgrading with another harddrive!Anyone have any advice for getting the ps3 hard drive out? Ive destroyed the thread in the screw?
Take a drill bit just a hair smaller then the screw then start drill slowly only about 4 mm then take some needle nose pliers and grab the screww bending the sides of thescrew in a hair then either try to turn it or keep crushing the screw with the pliers and force it out.
For the blue screw: Normally use the right size torx or phillips screwdriver. Although if its stripped and destroyed: Use a tube of screwgrab and dab a bit on the tips of some long nose pilers. Grip the blue screw firmly and turn it slowly. It should work.
For the small harddrive screws: use a 1ptx150mm screwdriver and turn it.
Drilling should be used if ALL else fails. (Not recommended).
When you put the screws back on, tighten it by HAND so that you'd never have to go through this difficulty again when upgrading with another harddrive!Anyone have any advice for getting the ps3 hard drive out? Ive destroyed the thread in the screw?
Take a drill bit just a hair smaller then the screw then start drill slowly only about 4 mm then take some needle nose pliers and grab the screww bending the sides of thescrew in a hair then either try to turn it or keep crushing the screw with the pliers and force it out.
What is some good advice about taking the ACT?
I have to take the ACT tommorow and just wondering if anyone has some good advice, and how long do you get on each section? I am taking the ACT without the writing portion.What is some good advice about taking the ACT?
Well, I'd give you some advice, but the test is already over. So how do you think you did?
Well, I'd give you some advice, but the test is already over. So how do you think you did?
What personal qualities and advice should a future pediatric nurse have?
Caring, Compassion, and patience.What personal qualities and advice should a future pediatric nurse have?
Compassion.
Compassion.
Is there anyone who is an artist i can email for advice?
I would love to become an artist but obviously it's hard work and I would like to email someone who has experience so I will know what to expect when I'm older and looking for the artistic career.Is there anyone who is an artist i can email for advice?
Anything worth doing, from the outside, looks like hard work. And sometimes it is. But the payoffs, are always big. And I'm not talking about money or fame or any of that junk. (Although sometimes that does come along.)
If you would like to have a conversation regarding a commercial and fine arts career, I'd love to talk with you. I do both. And work as a creative consultant and problem solver for various businesses in my day job.
The first question I'd ask you is this:
What do you think about all the time? What is your passion? That one thing you do that you love more than boys, your family or your friends?
If you can HONESTLY say art, then perhaps you are on your way.
Don't go into it because it seems ';cool'; or hip, or anything like that. You must have a passion for it. Creative thought and process must be something you do all the time. Even in your sleep.
If this is you. I want to talk with you.
Email me. We'll get you moving in the right direction.
First stop: Life Drawing.Is there anyone who is an artist i can email for advice?
my mom is famous artist
email me if you want =)
yeah,my sister is an artist.
you can mail me
i can send her idfacial treatment
Anything worth doing, from the outside, looks like hard work. And sometimes it is. But the payoffs, are always big. And I'm not talking about money or fame or any of that junk. (Although sometimes that does come along.)
If you would like to have a conversation regarding a commercial and fine arts career, I'd love to talk with you. I do both. And work as a creative consultant and problem solver for various businesses in my day job.
The first question I'd ask you is this:
What do you think about all the time? What is your passion? That one thing you do that you love more than boys, your family or your friends?
If you can HONESTLY say art, then perhaps you are on your way.
Don't go into it because it seems ';cool'; or hip, or anything like that. You must have a passion for it. Creative thought and process must be something you do all the time. Even in your sleep.
If this is you. I want to talk with you.
Email me. We'll get you moving in the right direction.
First stop: Life Drawing.Is there anyone who is an artist i can email for advice?
my mom is famous artist
email me if you want =)
yeah,my sister is an artist.
you can mail me
i can send her id
I'm buying my first truck in the next two weeks any advice?
I've never had to worry about dealers before so im a little nervous, I know that your not suppose to pay sticker price, but i have no idea on how to haggle for a lower price. I could use any tips given to me.
The truck cost $29,000 if that helps.I'm buying my first truck in the next two weeks any advice?
The tried and true method is to order a new car price report from consumer reports. They cost around $16, and will save you thousands. It gives you the actual price the dealer paid for the car from the factory, and will also show you all rebates available, even the hidden manufacturer to dealer ones. All these help you negotiate your price UP from what the dealer paid, not DOWN from some imaginary number called an ';invoice'; number, or ';MSRP';.I'm buying my first truck in the next two weeks any advice?
First off, if it's your first time, try bringing someone, preferably a guy who knows a little about cars with you.
It's mostly to try to keep the dealers from thinking your easy bait, or easier to trick into buying something higher priced, with the idea you don't know much. =/
Let the dealers' know that your looking for a good deal on the truck and are looking around, and they'll automatically try to be more competitive in the sale.
But if you ever get a dealer who is EXTREMELY pushy- leave.
They've proven to you they are not trustworthy on the sale if they start that up. Know that most dealers', especially these days will always try to be a bit pushy, and are a bit more desperate to make sales these days, but when they absolutely will not drop it, go looking somewhere else.
Buying a vehicle is not hard. Remember a few important things, do not over extend yourself financially, buy something YOU like because it makes that monthly payment easier to justify, set your budgeted amount and stick to it, do not settle for less than what you want. Have someone that you trust go with you to help and advise you, and most of all treat people the way you want to be treated, reading some of the advice you got above it the wrong way to go about doing business, tell them you'll do this or you'll walk, don't tell them what you can really pay, call me in 24 hours or ill go somewhere else, all poor advice. If you were at work and people came in and started to threaten you, lie to you and push you around, then they will do the same thing to you, but if you act like a human being you will be treated like one. there is common ground, you want to purchase a vehicle and they want to sell you one. If you tell them your wants and needs and budget then how can they tell you what they have that will work for you. If it is ok for you to lie to them, then it should be ok for them to lie to you, it's a 2 way street remember purchasing a vehicle has to be fair and equatable to both sides. They can not stay in business with out a profit and they can not hire good technicians and provide good service without being profitable. You wouldn't work for free and they won't either. If you don't require service or help with paperwork or someone to help you if you have a problem, then buy private sale. Now i'm not saying not to shop around or not to try to get the most for your money, but there is no need to be ignorant to others that you are trying to get help from, so try to work together to reach your final goal.
Good luck and enjoy your purchase.
The easiest way to negotiate a car deal is to work from the invoice. Determine what you think is a fair profit for the dealer on the truck. And to all you ';experts';, car dealers are ';for profit'; companies, if they let you ';walk'; it's because you are demanding that they sell the vehicle for less than they paid for it. So anyway, back to your deal. Offer the amount over invoice you have determined is fair and it is to be AFTER all factory incentives have been applied.
Here's how you do it. ';Ill give you x dollars over invoice after rebates'; stick to your guns, they may whine and complain, and you may have to threaten to leave, but if they're making at least some profit, they'll take the deal.
Of course this will backfire on you if the factory is doing an employee pricing promo, and that's the deal you should be looking for. Only the big 3 do this and if you're looking for a workhorse, stay away from Toyota and Nissan, they're not quite there yet. If you're a soccer mom, by all means get a import, chances are the company will be around to honor the warranty.
They're desperate to sell right now, its a buyers market, so YOU hold the power here. Make sure u have a bid from a competing dealer, know what you want, be confident and show no fear. Do NOT tell him what you can afford for payments or tell him what you have to spend. Tell him what you will pay for it and if he doesnt like it, walk. And I mean WALK ! Leave your name with a phone number only and tell him if he changes his mind to call u back in 24 hours, otherwise u will buy from the other dealer. Good luck! PS, do NOT show any emotion, its a business deal. If he see's you're nervous, you give him power and an edge. Dont go bonkers over the rig either, that also gives him leverage. You gotta act like its not a big deal and u can go down the street and get ';the better deal'; :)
Basivally even if you have to lie,( which i advise you do go around and look at other trucks but) tell them that there is another dealer (dont mention names) that is throwing in a free warantee or say that they knocked the price down 2.5k or lowered the interest rate. Then leave don't buy when they offer you a better deal say '; ill think about it'; . Come back within 3 days and say '; i talked to the other dealer and they said they can match you're price and give me free snow tires,( or a warantee or other bullshit) until they finally cant go any lower.
trust me i know someone who lowered a truck down from 28k to 19.5k from doing this within 3 weeks.
good lord! 29K for a truck? I would pay that for a good desiel pickup. you can find something cheaper than that. I have never paid over 7 grand for a truck. i have owned one dodge dakota, two chevy s-10, and two half tons and one 3/4 ton. I would have to say if you are not doing any offroading cut out that 4x4. if your not doing any hauling or just hauling groceries leave out the 3/4 ton you dont need it for cruising around town. now it depends on whether you want a good truck on gas go for a s-10 or ranger or something small. it still has four wheel drive and what can be called a truck. A 1/2 ton is a good choice come in different engine sizes. it will work for running around town and doing some little chores. what i would reccomend is you look elsewhere. there are plenty of good old trucks for under 10 grand that are just as good. the older trucks are tougher then these newer ones and parts can be found anywhere. I bought two trucks at a dealership and I screwed them royally. they just want to sell, sell, sell. look hard at the truck look for something wrong with it..go to your trusted mechanic if you have one and have him look at it. If you dont have one GET ONE! if he i honest with you he will find some problems. trust me the dealership will leave something that needs to be fixed later on. you want to haggle to get a cheaper price then find something cheaper. personally i wouldnt pay that much for a truck. i would find something cheaper if you want to haggle. I get trucks that last well into the 200K mark and nothing major happened to them.
when i buy a car i sit there for ages wasting their time umm and arr about the price,
if they wont budge on price see if you can get extras or the full thing painted in the same price,,
either look like you cant quite afford the full price or when hes showing you what you get for your money say is that it and suggest you want the cab painting a different colour or something but only for the same price, they will crack and give you a better deal, especially if you have seen one else where at a better spec or price,
make sure if you do see other trucks you look at what you get because a sales man will say ';well this has a more powerfull engine or is a better model'; so always have a come back to show you know what your talking about more than he does
good luck
Good luck on buying a new truck,you should look and see what the values are before you buy also, a good trusted site is kelly blue book www.kbb.com personally i bought a dodge dakota quad cab nice truck but as most new ones its made cheaply,had to replace balljoints after 40,000 miles because they dont put grease fittings on them at factory.. again good luck ...ken
Go to a lot of Dealers and compare Prices Let them compete for your business. Make them squirm ,they will go bananas to sell you that truck
The truck cost $29,000 if that helps.I'm buying my first truck in the next two weeks any advice?
The tried and true method is to order a new car price report from consumer reports. They cost around $16, and will save you thousands. It gives you the actual price the dealer paid for the car from the factory, and will also show you all rebates available, even the hidden manufacturer to dealer ones. All these help you negotiate your price UP from what the dealer paid, not DOWN from some imaginary number called an ';invoice'; number, or ';MSRP';.I'm buying my first truck in the next two weeks any advice?
First off, if it's your first time, try bringing someone, preferably a guy who knows a little about cars with you.
It's mostly to try to keep the dealers from thinking your easy bait, or easier to trick into buying something higher priced, with the idea you don't know much. =/
Let the dealers' know that your looking for a good deal on the truck and are looking around, and they'll automatically try to be more competitive in the sale.
But if you ever get a dealer who is EXTREMELY pushy- leave.
They've proven to you they are not trustworthy on the sale if they start that up. Know that most dealers', especially these days will always try to be a bit pushy, and are a bit more desperate to make sales these days, but when they absolutely will not drop it, go looking somewhere else.
Buying a vehicle is not hard. Remember a few important things, do not over extend yourself financially, buy something YOU like because it makes that monthly payment easier to justify, set your budgeted amount and stick to it, do not settle for less than what you want. Have someone that you trust go with you to help and advise you, and most of all treat people the way you want to be treated, reading some of the advice you got above it the wrong way to go about doing business, tell them you'll do this or you'll walk, don't tell them what you can really pay, call me in 24 hours or ill go somewhere else, all poor advice. If you were at work and people came in and started to threaten you, lie to you and push you around, then they will do the same thing to you, but if you act like a human being you will be treated like one. there is common ground, you want to purchase a vehicle and they want to sell you one. If you tell them your wants and needs and budget then how can they tell you what they have that will work for you. If it is ok for you to lie to them, then it should be ok for them to lie to you, it's a 2 way street remember purchasing a vehicle has to be fair and equatable to both sides. They can not stay in business with out a profit and they can not hire good technicians and provide good service without being profitable. You wouldn't work for free and they won't either. If you don't require service or help with paperwork or someone to help you if you have a problem, then buy private sale. Now i'm not saying not to shop around or not to try to get the most for your money, but there is no need to be ignorant to others that you are trying to get help from, so try to work together to reach your final goal.
Good luck and enjoy your purchase.
The easiest way to negotiate a car deal is to work from the invoice. Determine what you think is a fair profit for the dealer on the truck. And to all you ';experts';, car dealers are ';for profit'; companies, if they let you ';walk'; it's because you are demanding that they sell the vehicle for less than they paid for it. So anyway, back to your deal. Offer the amount over invoice you have determined is fair and it is to be AFTER all factory incentives have been applied.
Here's how you do it. ';Ill give you x dollars over invoice after rebates'; stick to your guns, they may whine and complain, and you may have to threaten to leave, but if they're making at least some profit, they'll take the deal.
Of course this will backfire on you if the factory is doing an employee pricing promo, and that's the deal you should be looking for. Only the big 3 do this and if you're looking for a workhorse, stay away from Toyota and Nissan, they're not quite there yet. If you're a soccer mom, by all means get a import, chances are the company will be around to honor the warranty.
They're desperate to sell right now, its a buyers market, so YOU hold the power here. Make sure u have a bid from a competing dealer, know what you want, be confident and show no fear. Do NOT tell him what you can afford for payments or tell him what you have to spend. Tell him what you will pay for it and if he doesnt like it, walk. And I mean WALK ! Leave your name with a phone number only and tell him if he changes his mind to call u back in 24 hours, otherwise u will buy from the other dealer. Good luck! PS, do NOT show any emotion, its a business deal. If he see's you're nervous, you give him power and an edge. Dont go bonkers over the rig either, that also gives him leverage. You gotta act like its not a big deal and u can go down the street and get ';the better deal'; :)
Basivally even if you have to lie,( which i advise you do go around and look at other trucks but) tell them that there is another dealer (dont mention names) that is throwing in a free warantee or say that they knocked the price down 2.5k or lowered the interest rate. Then leave don't buy when they offer you a better deal say '; ill think about it'; . Come back within 3 days and say '; i talked to the other dealer and they said they can match you're price and give me free snow tires,( or a warantee or other bullshit) until they finally cant go any lower.
trust me i know someone who lowered a truck down from 28k to 19.5k from doing this within 3 weeks.
good lord! 29K for a truck? I would pay that for a good desiel pickup. you can find something cheaper than that. I have never paid over 7 grand for a truck. i have owned one dodge dakota, two chevy s-10, and two half tons and one 3/4 ton. I would have to say if you are not doing any offroading cut out that 4x4. if your not doing any hauling or just hauling groceries leave out the 3/4 ton you dont need it for cruising around town. now it depends on whether you want a good truck on gas go for a s-10 or ranger or something small. it still has four wheel drive and what can be called a truck. A 1/2 ton is a good choice come in different engine sizes. it will work for running around town and doing some little chores. what i would reccomend is you look elsewhere. there are plenty of good old trucks for under 10 grand that are just as good. the older trucks are tougher then these newer ones and parts can be found anywhere. I bought two trucks at a dealership and I screwed them royally. they just want to sell, sell, sell. look hard at the truck look for something wrong with it..go to your trusted mechanic if you have one and have him look at it. If you dont have one GET ONE! if he i honest with you he will find some problems. trust me the dealership will leave something that needs to be fixed later on. you want to haggle to get a cheaper price then find something cheaper. personally i wouldnt pay that much for a truck. i would find something cheaper if you want to haggle. I get trucks that last well into the 200K mark and nothing major happened to them.
when i buy a car i sit there for ages wasting their time umm and arr about the price,
if they wont budge on price see if you can get extras or the full thing painted in the same price,,
either look like you cant quite afford the full price or when hes showing you what you get for your money say is that it and suggest you want the cab painting a different colour or something but only for the same price, they will crack and give you a better deal, especially if you have seen one else where at a better spec or price,
make sure if you do see other trucks you look at what you get because a sales man will say ';well this has a more powerfull engine or is a better model'; so always have a come back to show you know what your talking about more than he does
good luck
Good luck on buying a new truck,you should look and see what the values are before you buy also, a good trusted site is kelly blue book www.kbb.com personally i bought a dodge dakota quad cab nice truck but as most new ones its made cheaply,had to replace balljoints after 40,000 miles because they dont put grease fittings on them at factory.. again good luck ...ken
Go to a lot of Dealers and compare Prices Let them compete for your business. Make them squirm ,they will go bananas to sell you that truck
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Is Hillary Clinton taking advice from Rudy Giulliani on how to run a campaign?
I am reading and hearing alot about Hillary Clinton looking to the Ohio, Texas, and Pennsylvania primaries to secure delegates, but I think that is a mistake, it failed for Rudy(by focusing on Florida), if Obama keeps winning the smaller states leading up to the bigger states, Clinton may not have enough momentum to win those big contests when they come up. Am I wrong, or is her plan actually pretty smart? Thanks.Is Hillary Clinton taking advice from Rudy Giulliani on how to run a campaign?
I agree, I think this spells disaster for Clinton. It is identical to Rudy's tactic which was due to his lack of finances. I think between her 5 million dollar loan and this new tactic it is evident that she is running out of money. Being a Republican I hope she does win because that spells victory for Republicas, she is simply unelectable.Is Hillary Clinton taking advice from Rudy Giulliani on how to run a campaign?
No, she's taking advice from Billybob.
No.
She didnt take a 40 million dollar Florida vacation..
9-11! the terrorists! 9-11! the terrorists!
Their is some sense to your arguments, but with so many states left, i think in some way or another, you have to focus on a few states
I think Giuliani never intended on running anyway, he just showed his face for media attention. Hillary and Bill or dirty anyway, I doubt she is just acting like Giuliani, you can bet her and Bill have spent a load of money, in the right places to get votes, and as for as loaning herself 5 million... yeah sure lol. She just found a way to steal campaign funds from her self to put in their foreign bank account. The Clinton's are always covering up funds in one way or another, in every Clinton campaign, there is always campaign fraud. I hope she falls on her face, we do not need more Clinton in the White House.
I agree, I think this spells disaster for Clinton. It is identical to Rudy's tactic which was due to his lack of finances. I think between her 5 million dollar loan and this new tactic it is evident that she is running out of money. Being a Republican I hope she does win because that spells victory for Republicas, she is simply unelectable.Is Hillary Clinton taking advice from Rudy Giulliani on how to run a campaign?
No, she's taking advice from Billybob.
No.
She didnt take a 40 million dollar Florida vacation..
9-11! the terrorists! 9-11! the terrorists!
Their is some sense to your arguments, but with so many states left, i think in some way or another, you have to focus on a few states
I think Giuliani never intended on running anyway, he just showed his face for media attention. Hillary and Bill or dirty anyway, I doubt she is just acting like Giuliani, you can bet her and Bill have spent a load of money, in the right places to get votes, and as for as loaning herself 5 million... yeah sure lol. She just found a way to steal campaign funds from her self to put in their foreign bank account. The Clinton's are always covering up funds in one way or another, in every Clinton campaign, there is always campaign fraud. I hope she falls on her face, we do not need more Clinton in the White House.
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