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    Auto experts: oil seepage

    No, never have had to add oil. No problems with car so far. Bought it used 2 years ago with 90k miles on it. No problems at all and have changed oil and have car inspected every 6 months. Did oil change today at dealer, and was surprised at all the problems they found. And they did the 6...
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    Auto experts: oil seepage

    Went and got my 6 month oil change today and they said there is "oil seeping heavily from front and passenger side of engine, also seeping between engine and transmission", and "driver side cvaxel is seeping", plus new tie rods are needed. The car is a Ford Edge 2014 with 105k miles on it...
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    Guardian brand A/C

    The AC was installed today and it works great. Took 7 days from estimate to install and I recommend Badger Heating of Boulder Junction. It also will dehumidify the basement as well when running. I don't understand how rain will not hurt the unit....part of it is under a roof, other part is open...
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    Guardian brand A/C

    Never had any mold issues. Humidity guage is at 50 right now. AC will be installed within 2 weeks.
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    Guardian brand A/C

    For those of you who have a/c, what does it cost you if you run the A/C for a month straight?
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    Guardian brand A/C

    Am going with it. $3k. And can be serviced. Fifteen hundred less than other quotes.
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    Guardian brand A/C

    I am getting quotes for an A/C system and got a quote for Guardian 3 ton 13.5 seer. Do any of you have the Guardian brand? I wont use the A/C that often, maybe 2-3 weeks a year...and am looking for something economical. 10 year warranty.
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    Restaurant thread for summer 2024

    I do not think Paul Bunyans is open after all. Nobody in parking lot there the past two days. The Yacht Club is packed. I do not know where all those people park.....and what condo owners think of the outdoor noise that is there now, that was not there in past years....
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    Restaurant thread for summer 2024

    Paul Bunyans may not be open after all. Drove by there this afternoon and 0 cars. When I drove by on Friday , the parking lot was full. So not sure. Will check again tonight.
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    Restaurant thread for summer 2024

    Paul Bunyans is open in Minocqua. I also heard a rumor that the Burger King is going to be a Popeyes Chicken and owned by the indian reservation.
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    Anybody recommend a fan/tower fan that can cool a bedroom?

    What temperature can you get your room down to with the air purifier and A/C?? I am trying to get the small bedroom to 68-69 or even less..... I just came across an a/c unit that does not need a window, I wonder how good it works...
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    Anybody recommend a fan/tower fan that can cool a bedroom?

    The A/C in my condo in the city only gets bedroom to around 71. Anybody know of a fan/tower fan that can cool a small bedroom down to say 65?? Bedroom is only 10 feet by 13 feet...I bought a pelonis tower fan, but that doesnt do much.... or a portable a/c unit that doesnt need an outside...
  13. J

    Retirement Scenario

    Which lake are you on up in MW?
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    Stain on walls: what is it?

    I use the house for a month in Dec, week in March, and for the summer months. I only use humidifier when I am here in winter to get the humidity to 40 percent so my throat is not dry and I am not coughing. I like it 60 for a temp. There is no moisture on the windows. I sprayed on the Armor...
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    Stain on walls: what is it?

    Am going to spray and wipe with Mold Armor Indoor and Outdoor Mold killer, and wipe it with moist cloth. Then come summer going to repaint the areas with wall paint that has some mold protector in it as well.
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    Stain on walls: what is it?

    The paint on the wall is Hallman Lindsey. The entry window has been fixed and no more moisture problems. The stains are at 4 various areas in the house, not any room or area of house in particular. Going to stop at paint and hardware store today to see what they recommend. These small stains...
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    Stain on walls: what is it?

    Several walls at summer home have these dots/stains on them. One is in a closet, other is a bedroom, other is walkout basement. What do you think it is? I dont have any leaks. House is 24 years old.
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    TIME TO CALL IT ?

    Minocqua chain has no ice now. All open water. Do you guys think it is ok to take out dock de-icer for the season and put it away???
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    Lake Thunder

    As long as you have an "open water sign" , flags, ropes, etc you will not be held liable. Just follow DNR rules and regulations. My cousin puts his deicer on March 15 for a day or two and that does the trick for him and his permanent dock. Although, permanent docks may move when the ice...
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    Lake Thunder

    I got my dock de-icer in early this year (jan) and have had no major problems. Have kept lift in year round for 10 years now. It is an old steel lift.
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