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Interesting. Assume builder recommended?


No, I watched a lot of youtube videos and read about them on several forums. When we asked our builder about them, he said he had similar ones at his house. I was tired of the old chain type and I wanted to try these as they "seemed" better. At least they look better. :lol:
I hope it's positive - we're building our final/retirement house and we're having Liftmaster 9500Ws installed.

re: Best HYSA currently?

Posted by prestigeworldwide on 5/5/26 at 9:41 am to
We have ours at Vanguard @ 3.35%

re: Homeowners Insurance

Posted by prestigeworldwide on 4/23/26 at 8:47 am to
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What does Not Admitted imply ?


From the Hartford website.......
Non-Admitted Insurance Carriers
Non-admitted carriers do business through wholesale brokers in states where they do not have insurance licenses. This means they aren’t required to follow the same state regulations as admitted carriers. It also means that if the insurance company fails, the state would not step in to make payments on claims. However, non-admitted insurance carriers are regulated by the state surplus lines office.

Admitted vs Non-Admitted Insurance: Which Is Better?
Both admitted and non-admitted insurance companies have benefits. The types of insurance coverage you need and the risks you face can determine which is right for you.

Remember, admitted insurance companies are required to follow state regulations. If they fail, the state will step in and pay claims. Generally, they offer standard market coverages for small businesses. Non-admitted insurance companies aren’t required to follow state regulations which can make their coverage options more flexible.
I went down the garage door insulation rabbit hole on youtube more times than I'll admit. Fortunately, we're building a new house and our builder insulates the doors.

I found this youtube video helpful. One thing that might matter - depending on the weight of the insulation, you might need to upgrade the springs.

Which Garage Door Insulation Works Best - youtube
Looking for ideas on what type of drain would be best for my garage on a new house build. I was thinking of some type of square drain in the middle of the 2 bay opening so I can wash my vehicles.

Never had one before and always wanted one. All suggestions welcomed along with any pros/cons, size of drain pipe, etc.
FlowZone Typhoon 3 is what you want. I have a lot of Milwaukee, Ryobi and Ego batteries and the last thing I want to do is buy ANOTHER brand of battery.

Every pest control company I've dealt with all use FlowZone.
Search results available at Wal Mart, Breaux Mart and Instacart. Good luck!

re: Push Mower Recs

Posted by prestigeworldwide on 3/22/26 at 1:51 pm to
Find a used Honda HRX on Facebook marketplace and get it "fixed up."

Or if you have OT money, get a commercial Toro with a Honda engine. Model 22296 or Kawasaki engine Model 22298 and never buy another mower.
Used a broker when we lived in Lafayette. We have rental properties in Oklahoma and Farm Bureau more than tripled our renewal premiums so we shopped around. Surprisingly, State Farm was the cheapest.

We went with State Farm because we got a great deal on our 4 properties, home and auto. We left State Farm when we were in Dallas because they got too expensive. I never expected them to be so affordable to be honest.

Maybe check A.M. Best to get their claims paying ability on the companies you're considering. Good luck
If you can afford a Yoder, Pitts & Spitts or Mak - get one.

I have a Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 36 for the additional smoke box. I may get one of the top tier one day but I wanted to start off with something more affordable to see how much I used it before dropping more coin.
Premium gas last week at Costco in Nashville - $2.899
Premium gas this week at Costco in Nashville - $3.249
I would check Facebook marketplace often for a used Honda. If you want new, I would get a Snapper Hi Vac mower. ($799) If you want to spend a LOT, take a look at eXmark commercial walk behind. ($1,900)

re: Pine straw mulch

Posted by prestigeworldwide on 2/16/26 at 1:40 pm to
Bought the bagged straw from Stein Lumber and opened each pack in a wheelbarrow since it was compressed. Fluffed it in the wheelbarrow and laid it on top of the existing mulch that had mostly flattened out/compressed.

I was also under the impression it breaks down slower than traditional mulch. Cypress mulch attracts fewer bugs I believe.