karpintero

joined 1 year ago
[–] karpintero@lemmy.world 32 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I'm a big proponent of buying local whenever possible. This plus something similar for physical products is really useful no matter where you live.

[–] karpintero@lemmy.world 89 points 3 days ago (3 children)

I feel this. Getting tired of living through historical events.

[–] karpintero@lemmy.world 10 points 3 weeks ago

Vimium. Allows you to use your keyboard to navigate instead of needing to always reach for the mouse.

[–] karpintero@lemmy.world 169 points 3 weeks ago (9 children)

Switch to Firefox

[–] karpintero@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

These are great, learned 2 new words I never heard before. Slightly related, but in fine fettle can also be used to refer to someone in good shape (mentally or physically).

[–] karpintero@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago

Own a '22 Bolt EUV. Been a phenomenal car for our needs, e.g. daily commute, grocery runs, weekend family trips w/ the dog, etc. Hope more car companies continue to offer smaller, efficient vehicles instead of focusing solely on large trucks and SUVs.

[–] karpintero@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Awesome shot!

[–] karpintero@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Nice progress. A sharp tool makes a world of difference. As far as the shavings, mine usually go in the composter. A buddy of mine gives them away to people with chickens.

[–] karpintero@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

The temperature difference between streets in our neighborhood that have trees and those that don't is eye-opening. Even more so with parks. Trees create such a pleasant micro-climate.

[–] karpintero@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Ah, you're back

[–] karpintero@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

True, Net Metering 3.0 made paybacks longer, although if you apply your tax credits to your loan it's still reasonable. Though I'd point out that there's no break even point if you're just paying PG&E. With a solar loan, your payments are locked in vs subject to rate increases and after its paid off, you essentially eliminate your electric bill. I'm just speaking from personal experience though so YMMV.

I agree that housing affordability is difficult in CA and that renters have less options in this regard.

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