r/triangle

I need some recommendations for a pet groomer who has the know-how to work with a first-time dog who may be fussy.

I just brought home a 1 year old pup who just needs bath and nail trim (no haircut). He's scared of the blow dryer and wiggles out of every grip when I try to trim his nails.

I went to Petco, but when I told them this they expressed enough annoyance that I'm not confident they would do it without hurting or traumatizing him.

I'm in south Durham but am willing to drive. He's 30lbs and bouncy (not aggressive), if that's helpful info.

Hell, I'll even take someone who just does his nails. I taught him "paw," but all he got out of it is "whack mom = get a treat," and the scratches are adding up...

Dampf Good BBQ? What are some others?

Which ymcas can you use the sauna/steam room nude or at least in a towel? I’ve only been to taylor which I like but I want to see the others

Not even to be gay but it’s nice just hanging with the guys naked in a sauna or the steam room. I feel like I can actually relax and let go of all my stress when I can be naked

We’re getting those door to door sales guys about pest control and do have wasps we need to deal with. Curious: what’s the best cheap pest control around and what are you paying for service?

This person offered something like $70 for every other month. I have no idea if that’s a good rate or not, so relying on Reddit recs as usual. Thanks in advance.

we’ve had an awful time with Alternative Aire. the company was bought out by Chill brothers in march of 2025.  A predatory company from Texas. They are terrible now. We are having so many probs with our not even one year old unit. Avoid them!!! They’ve been here 4 times and still not fixed. Woke up this morning to a warm house and a unit with a giant snowball around one of the pipes. I think they used to be really good. it’s a shame.

any other recs? local cos?

eta: thanks everyone! I appreciate the advice. It’s so frustrating when these private equity firms buy up good companies and ruin them. not fair to the workers there either.

For the second time I received a toll invoice after using the express lanes in the DMV area (either 495, 95, or 395). When looking at the NC Quick Pass website it says it is compatible with E-ZPass in the state of Virginia and Maryland.

When I called express lanes to dispute they told me that they do not accept Quick Pass but only E-ZPass. I stressed that the Quick Pass literally has E-ZPass written on the sticker and the rep kept saying it does not matter. I do not understand how this is legal?

Has anybody used the express lanes in the DMV area using the NC Quick Pass before? The amount invoiced is more than double what it should have been if the pass was used so I am pretty frustrated.

Hello! I have an alternative style shag that's way grown out and every time I go to a salon they just give me long layers, so I'm seeking recommendations for hairdressers that do alt cuts and can give me a nice, edgy shag. I'm located in Hillsborough so the Durham/Chapel Hill area is preferred, but I'm willing to go to Raleigh for a good haircut. thanks! :)

I’m interested in moving to The Slater apartments (I know it’s in morrisville, but the morrisville sub is dead) but I’m concerned since it has recently been taken over by Greystar. I’m just curious if anyone has had any noteworthy experiences with Greystar in the triangle, as most reviews I’ve seen are in other states.

Hello, I’m in a situation I never thought my family would find itself in….My wife had to have breast reduction surgery in order to alleviate horrible back pain. Immediately after the surgery, the same day….she began having complications regarding circulation in her nipples which led to tissue dying and her getting a horrible infection in her breast requiring her to stay in the hospital for almost two weeks. The original surgeon kept telling her everything looked good, when clearly you could see the dead tissue and infection in the beginning stages. It turns out the original surgeon was trying to conceal the fact that he had stitched her up too tight, cutting off the circulation…we discovered this going to a second hospital where a second surgeon thankfully admitted her. They immediately gave her antibiotics during her long stay in the hospital and then performed a second surgery to repair and remove the dead tissue caused by the first surgeon. We now find ourselves with extra medical bills due to the first surgeon’s negligence…that has been documented and supported by the second surgeon. We have never been through something like this before and are looking for recommendations from people that have found themselves in similar medical procedures gone wrong situations. Any recommendations for local lawyers that specialize in this type of law is greatly appreciated . Thanks in advance.

Hey y’all, I posted this in another thread too but does anyone know a good property management company that’s trustworthy and responsive? I’m tired of working with these big names and getting ignored. just a company that won’t show you to the side after you sign a contract with them and will follow up on maintenance requests properly.

Hi there,

My baby is 4 months and while I know she’s young, I really enjoy bringing her places and taking her outside. She likes it too.

Does anyone have recommendations for lake/river beaches suitable for a baby? We went to Fews Ford at the Eno and it was really nice but there wasn’t a lot of sand/grass with shade near the river so I had to hold her the whole time/keep her in her carrier. I should have probably brought a tent or something because otherwise it was really nice. I’m interested in places with beaches/grassy areas that have some shaded areas.

I’m nervous about Jordan Lake. I’ve swam in it dozens of times but I do know there is sometimes bacteria/dead bodies as well. Something about lakes/standing water just skeeves me out the more I think about it especially as someone from a place with ample beach access/crystal clear lakes.

What about West Point on the Eno park? I went there once 9 years ago for Eno fest. Is that a good place for babies? I’m not trying to swim with her in the water, maybe just put her feet in and spend the rest of the time relaxing on the shore.

Any recommendations would be great. I’m mostly interested in river access points especially around the Haw as that’s closer to me.