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zombienutz1 t1_j6ia6nk wrote

If you use an electric space heater, get the oil filled radiator ones. I used a regular fan/coil space heater for 3 weeks and only at night. It added $120 to the electric bill so I would caution going that route if you're looking to save money.

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zombienutz1 t1_j6i0vrj wrote

If you're into HVAC look at companies like New England Air Systems, Mountain Air, VT Mechanical, Avonda. A. Cooper Mechanical pays $46/hr starting for plumbers plus benefits and tools.

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zombienutz1 t1_j46nsl1 wrote

I put up the cheap-o plastic gutters and brackets from Lowes 10+ years ago and have yet to have an issue. They fill with ice and snow but I spaced the brackets fairly close together so that helps.

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zombienutz1 t1_j46nbx3 wrote

Probably because you have to drive through towns on those routes and it can get congested due to lots of signage, 25mph, pedestrian traffic, single lanes, overly courteous VT drivers, and so on. VT roads were made before cars so everyone built up to the path that existed then. It's really hindered expansion of roads, which is part of the charm of VT I suppose.

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zombienutz1 t1_j44kv3o wrote

I have older cars so upgrading headlights is limited. Instead, I threw a couple $20 off-road lights on the front to light highbeamers up as they approach.

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zombienutz1 t1_j2wr2ra wrote

I think a bigger part of the cost is delivery and prepping the site for it. Also they get hot AF inside unless you do some extra modifications. Maybe look into an old non running bus or something instead that can be towed to you.

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zombienutz1 t1_j1wq1ky wrote

Drive it till you get pulled over but there's such a shortage of cops that may not happen. I'm 2 years deep in my winter beater and I haven't had an issue. If you do get pulled over, you can tell the cop you're waiting on a part to come in to get inspected. They'll most likely give you a warning (it's worked for me twice).

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zombienutz1 t1_j14f7me wrote

You're probably fine. I doubt it'd completely destroy the house. If you're paranoid enough then I'd just move things out of the area the tree may fall on. Trees look great and provide cooling when next to a house but I took a couple down when I moved in just for the peace of mind. Good luck!

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