TheWolf Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Replaced all ten smoke detectors in the house, with two of them being combo smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. These ones have built-in batteries that are supposed to last 10 years, so hopefully no more chirping detectors in the middle of the night. For those of you that might not know this, the detectors should be replaced every 10 years, as the sensors wear out. Newer ones will chirp when the sensors start to go out, but older detectors may not. If your smoke or CO detectors might be more than 10 years old, then it would be advisable to replace them. If you're not sure, then take one down and check if there is a date of manufacture on the inside. Amazon is running a promo on Kidde products this month, "Buy $100, get $20 off". I ended up placing three separate orders for the various detectors, with each order getting $20 off, so saved $60 total. http://a.co/gAsALt2 http://a.co/gYPoSWt Since it didn't take too long to replace them, I also took apart the jetted tub enclosure to replace the shower wand hose that was broken. Mariner, ocdrifter, Nickfire20 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Replaced all ten smoke detectors in the house, with two of them being combo smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. These ones have built-in batteries that are supposed to last 10 years, so hopefully no more chirping detectors in the middle of the night. For those of you that might not know this, the detectors should be replaced every 10 years, as the sensors wear out. Newer ones will chirp when the sensors start to go out, but older detectors may not. If your smoke or CO detectors might be more than 10 years old, then it would be advisable to replace them. If you're not sure, then take one down and check if there is a date of manufacture on the inside. Amazon is running a promo on Kidde products this month, "Buy $100, get $20 off". I ended up placing three separate orders for the various detectors, with each order getting $20 off, so saved $60 total. http://a.co/gAsALt2 http://a.co/gYPoSWt I took Dan up on the Kidde savings and ended up swapping mine out with these same ones. All my detectors were original with the house (2006) so I was definitely due. I only had 5 detectors to swap though, 3 smoke and 2 combo smoke/carbon monoxide. Changed all mine with live wires because I'm a dare devil. Or maybe I'm just dumb. falcaineer, ocdrifter and TheWolf 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcaineer Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Watched as a couple "washed" their car with the gas station windshield wands. Snickered, then teared up a little. I really need to start carrying Adam's paraphernalia to hand out in these dire circumstances. Nickfire20 and ZMAN024 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMAN024 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Watched as a couple "washed" their car with the gas station windshield wands. Snickered, then teared up a little. I really need to start carrying Adam's paraphernalia to hand out in these dire circumstances. On the way home from work, drove by my neighbor who was wiping down his GMC pick-up with a gasoline soaked rag while smoking a cigarette. Mariner and Nickfire20 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 On the way home from work, drove by my neighbor who was wiping down his GMC pick-up with a gasoline soaked rag while smoking a cigarette. Now that is living life on the edge!! Nickfire20 and ocdrifter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMAN024 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Now that is living life on the edge!! I'm not sure which bothered me more, the gasoline soaked rag on the paint or the cigarette being near the rag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I'm not sure which bothered me more, the gasoline soaked rag on the paint or the cigarette being near the rag If you were close enough to smell the gasoline and cigarette together, I would be far more worried about that combination... you're too close! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMAN024 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 If you were close enough to smell the gasoline and cigarette together, I would be far more worried about that combination... you're too close! I didn't actually smell the gasoline. The knucklehead had the gas can right there on the ground next to him. When I realized what he was doing I'll admit I drove by pretty quickly. Hahaha Mariner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter McGoo Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I got organaized. New storage unit just for detailing ???? Mariner, slapshot87, Nickfire20 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcaineer Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I got organaized. New storage unit just for detailing All that work...and it's level! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter McGoo Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Damn straight! Literally falcaineer and BrianT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDude Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Cleaned on my new to me 2014 SUV that I purchased beginning of the month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcaineer Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Cleaned on my new to me 2014 SUV that I purchased beginning of the month. Pics or it didn't happen! ocdrifter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Bowtie Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Provided security for the clubhouse all week at the Solheim Cup, the ladies version of the Ryder Cup. 14-18 hour days, but met some great people from around the country and world. Headed to our state fair today to eat my way through it and see Kid Rock tonight.http://www.solheimcupusa.com/overview https://www.iowastatefair.org/entertainment/ 8675309'SS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8675309'SS Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 USA is crushing Europe! ocdrifter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMAN024 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Installed a new cabinet in the garage to hold my Adam's Polishes. Planning to add another one next to it for my towels and odd-n-ends and a shelving unit below for my buckets, etc. SVillalon, Nickfire20, falcaineer and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMAN024 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Also found a great spot for a few stickers. SVillalon, Red Rambler, falcaineer and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelilton23 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Put my freshly polished and painted wheels back together, but not before I ceramic coated the raw alloy to stop them oxidizing and pitting and the centres copped some too - worst job ever! So many little spaces, but I'm glad they will be super easy to keep clean now. Thanks, Adam's! mc2hill, mathews31, Captain Slow and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocdrifter Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) The rims came out great Joel Two thumbs up! Put my freshly polished and painted wheels back together, but not before I ceramic coated the raw alloy to stop them oxidizing and pitting and the centres copped some too - worst job ever! So many little spaces, but I'm glad they will be super easy to keep clean now. Thanks, Adam's! ssr1.jpg ssr2.jpg Edited August 21, 2017 by ocdrifter joelilton23 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMAN024 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I agree the rims look great, but I hope you leaned them up against one of your neighbor's cars. Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelilton23 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 The rims came out great Joel Two thumbs up! Cheers! I agree the rims look great, but I hope you leaned them up against one of your neighbor's cars. Haha Haha nah that's my car - the front bar is riddled with stone chips and the paint is flaking off (previous owner didn't look after it like I do ) so I was more worried about the car damaging the wheels! ZMAN024 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacificNWBuckeye Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Drove up to Tacoma to stay overnight so we can get to the Lemay Open House early. https://www.lemaymarymount.org/39th-annual-lemay-car-show ocdrifter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Put new shocks and struts in the jeep! Oh and split my left thumb nail and finger dropping the spring assembly on it!! Good times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 (edited) Washed, dried, folded and put away two loads of MF towels. Unloaded then loaded dishwasher. Hand washed pots and pans. Fixed wobbly kitchen chair. Swept and damp mopped kitchen floor. Wiped down the entire set of stainless steel appliances. Stripped two spinning reels of old fluorocarbon then restrung with fresh line. Went to local pond and pierced many sets of lips with a wacky rigged 4" worm. The SS is at that point between Waterless Wash or Rinseless Wash and now I'm too tired to do either. Worst part is I feel today was a wasted day since the one thing I wanted to get done this weekend didn't get done. Edited August 27, 2017 by Captain Slow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcaineer Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Washed, dried, folded and put away two loads of MF towels. Unloaded then loaded dishwasher. Hand washed pots and pans. Fixed wobbly kitchen chair. Swept and damp mopped kitchen floor. Wiped down the entire set of stainless steel appliances. Stripped two spinning reels of old fluorocarbon then restrung with fresh line. Went to local pond and pierced many sets of lips with a wacky rigged 4" worm. The SS is at that point between Waterless Wash or Rinseless Washand now I'm too tired to do either. Worst part is I feel today was a wasted day since the one thing I wanted to get done this weekend didn't get done. Thankfully it's only Saturday. Unless you work tomorrow. For me, couple doctors appointments between me and my daughter, then watched the Mayweather-McGregor fight. A lot better than I anticpated, but the outcome was about what I expected. Tomorrow, GOT season finale!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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