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    Why Hybrid?

    We have had our Accord hybrid since January. It is my wife's car. She is happy with it. Average mpg since purchase is about 51. That is going up with the warmer weather.
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    Water softener recommendations

    The house size is 1,769, which does not matter, household is 3 people. Monthly water use averages around 5,000 gallons. The way the house is plumbed, all outside water will also go through the water softener. I appreciate all the answers.
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    Water softener recommendations

    We have a house bought in June 2022 that is plumbed for a water softener in the garage. Our water comes from city wells and is pretty hard, rated 12-18 gpg for calcium and magnesium. Our water also has arsenic, chromium, radium, fluoride, nitrates, uranium, copper and lithium (per the latest...
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    18V Ryobi Blowers

    Mine is convenient, but it goes through the batteries real fast.
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    Most popular vehicle by state

    I did not see a color code that matched Hawaii or Massachusetts.
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    Tutankhamun's Curse is suspected to be radon gas.

    The fact is, there were zero deaths directly associated with the opening of Tut's tomb. The closest death directly connected to the opening of the tomb would be the canary eaten by a cobra the next day. If radon had been a factor, like Marie Curie they would have died of cancer. As others...
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    Anyone ever split a tractor

    A friend helped me split my MF 51 hp tractor back in 2005 to rebuild the clutch. That part was pretty easy. Getting it back together required the paid help of another friend who really knew farm equipment. What he charged me was worth it since he made the job seem easy. Floor jacks help a LOT.
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    What’s your favorite weed and grass killer spray concentrate?

    Take a shower and throw your clothes in the wash after using any weed killer. Gloves and goggles are a good idea too.
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    Educate me on the federal tax credit for buying a USED EV.

    The used EV tax credit is only available when you buy from a dealer.
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    Why do people use the rear brake?

    I do not ride anymore, but when I did I used both brakes all of the time. If you need to brake hard in an emergency and you are used to using only one brake what do you think you will use in that emergency?
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    1972 Honda Civic

    Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought the CVCC engine came out in 1975. I test drove, but did not buy one because of the tiny size and lack of stability of the car. However, I was impressed that Honda could meet emission standards without a catalytic converter.
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    Tax prep woes ...

    A Sub-S corp must pay reasonable compensation to its shareholders. Otherwise, IRS can asses extra payroll taxes. It has been this way for about 40 years now by an act of Congress. Now the question is, what is reasonable compensation? Cases have determined it is NOT $12,000 a year for a...
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    Tax prep woes ...

    If you do not owe anything, or have a refund coming, you will not be penalized no matter how late you file*. However, what if you miscalculate and wind up owing? Therefore, I file extensions for clients even when I am sure a refund is coming. If you go three years past the tax return due date...
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    Tax prep woes ...

    I am a certified public accountant specializing in income taxation, so I think I know a little about this. To file an extension, you must reasonably estimate how much tax you will owe. You should send that much in, but you are not required to do so. No one should have failed to file an...
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    Switching to 5w30

    Go to the MSDS for that particular oil. Look for the pour point and the flash point.
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