We installed a Mighty Mule system a year ago it was a simple install and has worked well. Cost adds up fast between the solar panel, battery, and gate openers for each car we installed the MM560 kit and gate lock. Also look at the Ghost Controls system.
I have been looking at mini split's for a upcoming shop build and have seen several people recommending the Mr Cool DIY systems on garage forms. They can be had for around $1,500 and look simple to self install. If they last that would be a great deal...
Part of the game sit tight it will return typically within a few days or weeks. Money isn't truely lost unless you cash out while it is down. Always diversify between multiple mutual funds to spread the risk.
I also love my Rec Tec I have the small one since it's just the wife and I. I liked that they are a GA company and all grill sizes used the same parts so if down the road you need something it's easy to get. And the customer service is top notch.
We tried the Harbor Freight sensor it didn't have the range we needed for the driveway. We then tried a motion sensor by SadoTech (Amazon) it had decent range but alarmed a lot it was picking up leaves or trees so we returned it. Then we settled on the chamberlain alarm I mentioned above, it...
Been using it in similar situation for several years work pays for my phone so I canceled my personal, no need to carry two. At that time I didn't expect to stay at my job long term so I gave everyone my Google number. It works as it should.
We have a 1,500 foot driveway and are using the chamberlain cwa2000 it works for us and cheaper ($50) than the Dakota. Currently Amazon doesn't show it but HD and Lowe's do.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Chamberlain-Motion-Sensor-with-Wireless-Motion-Alert-CWA2000/202046712
A patch panel is not what you want. Because it is where the wires running from the rooms back to your modem would terminate or end. After the patch panel you would need short Ethernet cables to run from the patch panel to a switch. For the home user this is overkill since they have simple...
If your ever going to do a smart home most of the switches are rockers. I perfect toggles but am running into this problem now. Who wants a devided light switch house.
Check out AutoSlash they will shop the car rental and find discounts you won't find. In the past my rate dropped as the rental got closet. They shop the big brands.
It sounds like you are still able to boot into windows so you should be able to run the Win 10 reset. At step #5 choose keep my files.
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/reset-windows-10-pc
Or if you are ok with dumping the pc and starting over you can download the Windows 10 installer and...
I know Harbor Freight get's a lot of hate, but I know a few people who have there Honda knock off generators and they are happy with them. The reviews and youtube video's sound good...
Look for a more hands on job such as becoming a lineman, electrician, welder, HVAC most if not all of these offer training and will pay very well after a couple of years. Maybe look into joining a union they pay for training as you work.
I can't help with the rub but if you need pellets local or fast our Walmart stocks Pit Boss pellets 40lbs for $18 which is cheaper than the Amazon and Costco pellets.