Software engineer in the PNW. I like boring systems and photography.
I want to build something that matters.
| Pronouns | They/them |
| Blog | https://dan.turnerhallow.co.uk |
| Pictures | https://500px.com/p/tunafish26 |
| Twitch | https://twitch.tv/WannabeSmoky |
The kids are alright these days.
A small gaggle of teens walked by the dog park where I was training Fig today. All I heard was "I like your dog!", "Your dog is cute!", and even "I like your hat!"
Dog pic tax included
The book does not explain why this oscillator has this name. It also doesn't capitalize it, so I don't think it's named after someone.
WHY IS IT CALLED THAT?!
So my final step was to buy a nicer thermostat. I didn't want any internet-connected gadgets, I wanted it to Just Work. I decided on a fairly cheap programmable thermostat that cost about $50.
I installed it myself, programmed it, and... it's nice! I don't worry about it. My living room is now warm when I want it to be warm! It turns off in the middle of the day when I'm not there! Huzzah!
Three little fixes and my new place is way more comfortable ^.^
3/
Combined with the front door seals this caused a draft *through* my apartment! Sitting in the living room sucked ass.
Now this I couldn't fix myself. I tried, but I messed up the cover on the adjustment screws, so I called some professionals. They did 20 - 30 mins work, and their rate was ≈$100/hr.
My final fix was upgrading the thermostat. The old type were "set and forget" mechanical ones. Imprecise and easy to forget (e.g. leaving on while we slept.) No good. 2/