u/Double_Zucchini4810 — reddlx

Do stealthsonic shop vacs actually last?

I had a Dewalt stealthsonic shop vac for a little under six months and it just randomly stopped working. It had seen relatively little use before dying on me. I researched the issue and it seems like motor issues are fairly common with these. I can get this covered under warranty but I’m wondering if this is going to last for an extended period of time. My previous shop vac lasted over 15 years in the family and I just upgraded because I liked how quiet the Dewalt was. A lot of people speak highly or RIDGID but they’re just so damn loud. Hoping at least some have had good luck with the stealthsonics

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u/Double_Zucchini4810 — 8 days ago

▲ 86 r/Insulation

First time, how’d I do? Also, need to finally solve my vapor barrier dilemma (Southern Indiana)

First time installing mineral wool, how did I do? I plan on hanging drywall over this but I’m still stuck on the need to install a vapor barrier or not. This is a vinyl sided garage and there is no exterior house wrap. I contacted my local building commissioner and he recommended rockwool but said a vapor barrier over it was optional in our area. I don’t currently have heating/cooling but I haven’t ruled out a mini split in the future. Since I don’t have an exterior house wrap, I’m leaning towards no barrier so it can “breathe” both ways and I don’t want moisture getting trapped in the stud bays in the summer months if warm air is coming in and hitting the interior vapor barrier that could be cooler. Any thoughts?

u/Double_Zucchini4810 — 11 days ago

▲ 3 r/lawncare

Random dead spots? (Midwest zone 6)

I have random dead spots throughout my yard. I don’t have a dog and don’t think any neighborhood dogs get in my yard. Some of the spots are my widespread. Are these grubs or could it be something else?

u/Double_Zucchini4810 — 18 days ago

▲ 0 r/Homebuilding

Window with or without j channel for hardie board siding

I’m replacing the window and the siding in the picture. I plan on using hardie board siding and have received a quote for a new window, which is a new construction window since I’ll be removing the siding. In my quote, one window has a built in j channel while the other does not. With hardie board, do I need a window with a j channel? I was thinking I would just butt the hardie board up to the window with a small gap that is caulked but I can’t find a ton of info online. Ultimately, looking for guidance on a window with or without a j channel and any thoughts on the windows in the quote.

u/Double_Zucchini4810 — 1 month ago