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    What Would You Do If You Won The Lotto

    How would you lower the tax bite? How would you give more than $14,000 per person per year to family and friends? What about stuff, Would you buy or lease? There are probably 50 other questions that need to be answered. PS I'm going to win on Tuesday night!!!!
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    Havasu home AC guy?

    As a homeowner in Las Vegas, Before I upgraded my 19 year old rooftop AC units - qty 2. I had to replace the compressor cooling fan at least every other year in one of the units. Retail cost of the fan motor is less than $200. I think the module they are talking about is called a "Starter...
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    got a case of swimmers itch

    I got it once from Ivans Pond in ST. George Utah. The bad thing is I had to drive to Denver the next morning. I thought I would go crazy during that drive. Once in Denver I called a DR. in Utah. He said put "Absorbing Junior" over the affected areas. I did and the itch stopped but I had big red...
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    Launch ramp at willow beach

    Beware of power boat restrictions between Willow and the dam. https://www.nps.gov/lake/planyourvisit/blackcanyonrestrictions.htm
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    Blythe area

    Just north of the bridge, Cali side. Look at Google earth
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    Need a Real Estate 1031 (Like Exchange) specialist in Vegas

    I need a recommendation for a tax attorney or a tax accountant that knows all about 1031 like exchanges and capitial gains tax. Went from single home in California (2005) to 2 homes here in Las Vegas. I'm older now and can not maintain these two rentals so I want to either sell these 2 homes...
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    Computer password recover

    Download and create, on a different PC, Hiren's Boot CD or USB flash Drive. I use this all the time. Don't try to change the password just wipe it out.
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    Another HVAC Question

    Im not an HVAC guy but I'm pretty mechanically inclined. I bought 2 - 3.5 ton 16 seer Goodman package units on the internet, had them delivered and I paid to have a licensed tech install. Saved bunches of money, no sales tax. It's been 3 years now and going strong. I also replaced all lights...
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    A Big Shoutout To Gerry's Marine In Las Vegas/Henderson Nevada

    I have been planning a motor swap out for some time now. I wish to thank Gerry's Marine @7715 Commercial Way in Henderson Nevada. They got me the motor I wanted, under budget and they finished the job ahead of schedule. There customer service was exceptional and the techs were helpful and proud...
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    Anybody have an opinion about PRO Boats in San Dimas Good or Bad?

    FYI I have a pre vortex 5.7 motor that I do not want to fix anymore. I thought about a long block but since it is a pre vortex and I would have to move all the other old stuff from the bad motor to the new, I changed my mind. The Mercury 357 4v Alpha is a Mercury re-manufactured block and...
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    Anybody have an opinion about PRO Boats in San Dimas Good or Bad?

    I live in Las Vegas and I need a motor on the cheap. I'm thinking about a Mercury 357 Alpha 4v. Pro Boats ad says $7149 and shipping to Vegas is about $150. This way I do not pay CA sales tax nor do I pay NV sales tax. I only have to find a marine service center that will install it for me...
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    Replacing the AC unit - yep, another one!!

    Home Depot had a sale on blown in insulation and rented the blower for free. I feel it really helped the second floor to stay cooler.
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    Replacing the AC unit

    I recently replaced 2 packaged units on the roof of a 2 story house. I had SEER 16 multi speed units installed. Little did I know that the thermostat wiring in my house only had 4 wires, you need 6 for multi speed to work. I was able to run new wire for the upstairs but it was not cost effective...
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    2006 Silverado Duramax with a strange noise

    Every time when first starting to move forward when towing my boat, pretty heavy, there are 2 loud whistles, squeals, hard to describe, then no more noises after that and the truck sounds normal. This does not happen when the truck is not towing a load. I saw it had a couple 299 codes also. I...
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    Need recommendation for shop for engine replacement in Vegas, Henderson or Boulder

    Nothing special. My 21 year old 5.7 Merc Alpha 1, I think, bent a valve. It pings at anything over 2k rpm. It did this also last year on cyl. 5 & 7. I had the head reworked. I have to do a compression test. But now I don't trust just head work. I want to get the motor replaced with a crate...
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    Finally got myself a DCB

    Are you using 3S batteries? I was thinking about getting some 2S batteries to slow it down so the kids can play with it. Do you carry a spare prop? Anything else I should carry?
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    SKUNK IN THE HOUSE!!!

    They really love over ripe pears.
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    Elevator, Stair Chair or Floor Lift - Any advice?

    I live in a 2 story house in Vegas and have elderly inlaws that are having issues with the stairs. I will soon be there myself I fear. Has anybody had any experience, good or bad with these devices. Relocating to a single story is a posability but we love our hause and don't want to move.
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    Garage door opener help needed

    https://www.amazon.com/Liftmaster-41c4220a-Chamberlain-Craftsman-LiftMaster/dp/B006L8CZKI/ref=pd_lpo_60_bs_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=SXCZPQ725TR2PNDWV75Y Easy to fix for $20.00
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    A/C Pros???

    As you, my units were installed in 1997 here in Vegas. I wanted to replace them on my terms. I bought two 3 ton 16 SEER Goodman units on the internet, but I had a professional install them. Around $7000 total for 2.
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