Recent content by K1200RS

December 5, 2013 - I just got my new snow tires (Michelin X-ice i3) installed. The temperature is going up to 13 deg C. You can expect a warm winter with at most one or two snow falls. You're welcome.

I recommend a two-stage as it give you more control over the height setting. Any one stage I have seen uses a rubber impeller that has to contact the surface. They wear, not fast, but they do wear. Also, for any gravel, you get a great rock slinger if you use a single stage. A two-stage blower...

Try Homeaway.com. My wife and I have used this to find places in the US and Canada to good effect.

Sorry to hear about your upcoming job loss. It happens so often these days. It is not a reflection on you. You might want to check out the website http://www.beatresumesystems.com. There are some useful tips on putting together an effective resume, including how to take advantage of key words...

I used a company called Watertite about five years ago. They are not cheap. It cost 16,000 dollars. They excavated around the foundation, fixed the cracks with hydraulic cement, replaced the weeping tiles (with plastic, slotted tubing wrapped in a sock), put in a french drain (gravel), parged...

I agree - there are pros and cons for each approach. What often gets overlooked in the house purchase decision is how much to spend. I think that people generally take the maximum amount that the bank is willing to lend as their target price as opposed to crunching the numbers and determining...

I favour putting some money away each month rather than paying for insurance. Insurance companies are like casinos; the house always wins. But, if money is tight, and you can't easily get the money without going into debt, then insurance would be a better choice. Another suggestion is to look...

I have a Toro that has a Tecumseh engine. I have had no problems with it in the six or so years I have had it and I have run it long enough to drain a full tank (one gallon). Yearly oil changes, replace the spark plug as needed, and spraying (with WD40 or the like) of the augur and blower...

A couple of points: 1. Obviously, get quotes. Cheaper is not necessarily better. Generally, all things being equal, you get what you pay for. 2. Ridge vent - very effective at ventilating, orders of magnitude better than the conventional roof vents. The soffit vents are important too. 3. Make...

Big Fat Burritos in Kensington Market is good, lots of choices. Burrito Boyz is also good although I find their burritos a bit on the small side lately. And if you are ever in Wilmington, NC, try Flying Amy's Burritos - the wasabi/guacamole dip is so good. They have a huge cart in the middle of...

I think you have already done a lot by posting this. AGR has probably lost thousands of dollars worth of business. I too have had bad experiences at AGR and I would never, ever go back there again. I would keep following up with Michelin and the AGR head office. Try contacting the president of...

Is this a contract position? How long is the term? I would stay away from a lease or a car loan if you do not know how long the job will last. Also, have you checked out public transit? Are any of your colleagues car pooling? Another option to consider is moving close to work so that you can...

Given that a larger vehicle is more expensive to buy and to operate, you will probably save a lot of money if you get a smaller vehicle that handles most of what you need a vehicle for and then use part of the savings to pay for delivery or rent vehicles that can give you that carrying capacity...

Sounds like you have done a lot though: completed school, launched in a career. I have two suggestions: 1. Read Maslow - hierarchy of needs. This will give you an understanding of what makes us tick. 2. Outward Bound School - I worked there one summer, years ago, as a maintenance coordinator...

One thing that I find particularly annoying is the claim by the Canadian companies that Verizon will be getting a free ride in that they do not have to pay for the existing infrastructure. What BS! The Canadian companies didn't pay for it either. We did, through our subscriptions. I welcome the...