What are /r/plano's favorite Products & Services?

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FYI, the city has a mobile app called "fix it plano".. you can report these and many other issues (potholes, garbage, etc) and they'll notify the right department about it and follow up with your report. I've used it a few times, and they seem to take care of things most of the time.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wassabi.planotexas

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fix-it-plano/id447267998?mt=8

Don't know about in Plano, but there are several decent ones in Garland, which is just down George Bush from Plano.

Thrift City on First St at Armstrong

Garland Thrift on Garland Rd at Peavy (this one is actually Dallas, but it's not too far from Thrift City)

This is what comes up on Google Maps for "Plano thrift stores," but I've never been to any of these.

Edit: I am no longer entirely sure that "thrift" is an actual word. X.x

Edit 3: Added average low and average average temps

Edit: Maybe not so bad. Prior year:

Edit again: Weather data over that time:

https://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/histGraphAll?day=9&year=2016&month=1&dayend=9&yearend=2017&monthend=2&ID=KADS&type=6&width=614

Mayoral Poll on Nextdoor

Here is the poll for anyone who wanted to see, Muns is winning!

links are screwed up:

Single ticket: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=SVVJBH9LQTRXS

Two Tickets: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2M5QXYGAUSMPG

Check out songkick, you put in all your favorite artists and it'll tell you whenever there are any concerts near you. However most of the concerts end up being in Dallas, if that's not to far of a drive away.

And I'm sure you've probably heard of funfunfunfest down in Austin. If you're into indie groups you'd love it. In fact, I'll probably be down there in October.

It's a website "https://nextdoor.com/find-neighborhood/tx/plano/" it is specific to your neighborhood, but you can see posts from adjacent neighborhoods. It's super helpful for crime watches and lost/found animals.

If you find the vcr, it should have an RCA output.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MJTR9KS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_6NGF69CRQM25MH7G7708?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Something like this might work, goodluck!

I'm not sure, I feel our neighborhood gets a little dark. I stay on the streets at dusk rather than trails but I do feel safer carrying this.

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https://www.amazon.com/VIPERTEK-VTS-195-Rechargeable-Tactical-Flashlight/dp/B01FL444JW

I bought mine off Amazon and installed it myself watching Youtube videos. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005LJ8EXU/

You can certainly take them with you when you move. As far as what your complex allows, I'm not sure on that one since I live in a house. You can get reverse osmosis water from grocery stores too, though. Just buy a 5 gallon jug and water cooler, they have those on amazon or at walmart, and you can fill them up at the grocery store for like a dollar.

They also have apps, which I prefer. You will see the status of your ticket etc.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wassabi.planotexas&hl=en_US

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fix-it-plano/id447267998

I only have experience with the Andoid version.

I use one like this Stadium Seat

It’s better than nothing but not perfect

i buy in bulk. what are you looking for? Price is hard to beat.

Cal hypo 68% - 24x 1 lb bags.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BGNLUV8?ref=nb\_sb\_ss\_w\_as-reorder-t1\_ypp\_rep\_k0\_1\_8&amp=&crid=LAX5A6FCVSUV&amp=&sprefix=cal+hypo

If she's just doing referrals she wouldn't be an actual company employee, maybe she's not allowed to represent company names or the referrals go to different companies? Not really sure on that part, just going on what I found after a few minutes of research on her. Here's an example of her message board postings: http://www.pandahi.com/1013345959.html

And a linkedin page listed under "marketing & advertising": https://www.linkedin.com/in/bree-tornetta-42801b2a

they sell a corrugated plastic funnel/chute that makes it a lot easier to deal with the paper bags. might help with leaves and stuff. you do you tho

https://www.amazon.com/Luster-Leaf-A650-Lawn-Chute/dp/B01B7OUN9A

As others said, don't fill with dirt. That is a sign that you need to soaker-hose that area more often or for longer. Ideally the soaker hose should be ~8" from the foundation but you need to make sure it soaks the area all the way up to the edge. If the area gets a lot of direct sunlight then it really needs extra time compared to other areas that get shade.

It really sounds like just seasonal shifting that is extra bad this year because it has been a hot summer. However, left unchecked this could eventually turn into a foundation problem. At my old house I had a series of soaker hoses around the house set up on Orbitz timers. Since I had fairly long runs of hose I found the best above ground hoses were the ones with fabric on the exterior (link below). If you get the rubber ones they just don't hold pressure the entire length of the run, I don't recommend those. These do get tears in them now and then and only last about 1 season but they do a good job while they last.

As far as the tree, it may be an issue but it is hard to tell for sure. You may consider putting in a root barrier to keep the tree's roots from pulling water out of the soil under your house.

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https://www.amazon.com/Gilmour-Weeper-Soaker-Black-870251-1001/dp/B08D8P1YGT/ref=sr\_1\_48?crid=2ZHSHMDBANFIV&keywords=soaker+hose&qid=1660235094&sprefix=soaker+hose%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-48

Rubbing alcohol kills them on contact, This stuff works well, and put de powder in the wall voids like behind wall sockets and such.

I have one of these and use it almost daily.

Thermacell E-Series Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller with 20' Mosquito Protection Zone; 5.5-Hr+ Battery Life; Includes 12-Hr Refill; No Flame or Scent; DEET-Free Bug Spray Alternative https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PDNCMMN/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_8FFV9H3YDY2F7Y9WDZ1R

The soaker hose type I had the best luck with is these. The round rubber ones just don't hold pressure for more than 15ft or so. These can hold pressure up to 75ft in my experience. They only last about a season or so which is super annoying but they work really well.

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https://www.amazon.com/Melnor-65062-AMZ-Soaker-Washers-Amazon/dp/B07NDZ7T16/ref=sr\_1\_3?crid=3M4IM0Z5Y06V9&keywords=soaker+hose&qid=1651418849&sprefix=soaker+hose%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-3

Yep. Bought a house in 2020 and we were put on ALL the sales lists. Nothing but ads in the mail, and unwanted sales visitors at the door. Most of them I just blew off via my doorbell camera.

I also have a nice plate I stuck to my door: amazon no soliciting sign

>I know no one will believe me ...
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>Just go buy this and see for yourself:
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>https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Drinking-Water-Test-Kit/dp/B0837Z5PBJ
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>I did a test a while back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk3EKaVpN7k
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>Tap water is at about 25 minutes in.

Excellent book by Dr Michael Philips here https://www.amazon.com/White-Metropolis-Ethnicity-Religion-1841-2001/dp/029271274X/ref=nodl_

I remain saddened at the loss of someone so prominent in our community-anyone taking his class would come out wiser. We need more like him.

I'm also in the process of replacing some windows.

You might search the comments on Nextdoor for window replacement. There are several recent discussions on there about people's (mostly) positive experiences with window companies in Plano. For example this post.

Before you decide to replace the entire window, find out if you just need new glass. Most companies I have talked to don't offer this service. I'm not sure why but the cynic in me believes that it is just not as profitable.

I decided to just get the fogged glass replaced in my existing window frames because the frames still look nice and are in working order. It costs a fraction of replacing the entire window.

Also heavily influencing my decision is that I have aluminum window frames. Pretty much every company is pushing vinyl these days, which is cheaper and better insulating. The problem with vinyl though is that it is relatively weak and therefore the frames need to be much larger to support the glass. That means if you switch from aluminum to vinyl your window glass area will be smaller and the opaque border around the window will be much larger. I didn't like that tradeoff.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FP6HWCV/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_237H32PERKM9P26MP5Y6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Amazon started selling home test kits.

Don't go out putting others at risk, either you've got it or you don't. I would order one of these and ride it out.

Best of luck to you.

Not sure. But here is another link from nextdoor.

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https://nextdoor.com/p/kTwwng3RBrq4?is=tpe&mar=false&ct=JvnMDJdismG3\_l2SIktK8dsncj-JF1h86dl\_sGW6Cb3Gxh0NjfwVPkdTBkTMBtUC&ec=OWKiQRDj9vEHAYwTV6YMARldwuFdgGkeefhwfGYAE0s%3D

You’re welcome! I don’t know if you’ve registered on the Nextdoor website, but this thread includes a ton of out-of-the-box activity ideas for Plano and surrounding areas. https://nextdoor.com/post/91633350?init_source=copy_link_share

I’ll also mention, because it’s a huge deal in DFW, that the annual State Fair of Texas happens 9/27/2019-10/20/2019. Each student receives a free ticket to the fair, and each school district in the area has a “Fair Day” holiday while the fair is going on so that students may attend it. It can get pretty pricey, because there’s so much to see and do and eat and drink, but there’s also a TON of free activities and food samples to enjoy. Farm animal showings (including LLAMAS), fiber arts competition (clothing, quilts, embroidery, etc.), cooking competitions, car shows... our family takes the DART down for the entire day and just walks and eats and drinks until we can’t anymore. I may have oversold it, but it’s definitely something you should consider attending at least once. https://bigtex.com 🙂

June 6 - https://nextdoor.com/agency-post/tx/plano/plano-police-department/missing-child-26665074/

That's the most recent extended chopper activity reported by Plano PD, and it does fit your parameters for area of activity, but that's from nearly 3 weeks ago. I gave a brief look for incident records from Richardson PD and Frisco PD, but didn't try very hard because that area would be out of their jurisdiction anyway.

Only realistic remaining possibility I see besides a ambulatory vehicle is some kind of news chopper, which seems highly unlikely given the hour of day. It wouldn't be worth the fuel given the level of viewership.

I still think the most likely explanation is a hospital vehicle, even if the behavior you exhibited was odd.

My "daily driver" fountain pen was obtained from the small bookstore inside of Mitsuwa Marketplace (100 Legacy Drive, 75023) and it was $5. The brand is called Platinum and the model is called the Preppy. They come in a variety of colors and nib sizes, etc. They use easily replaceable ink cartridges, so you don't have to mess with bottled ink, extractors, etc. Here is a link to one on Amazon so you can see what it looks like, but they are cheaper at Mitsuwa and they also sell the cartridges. I have a few other ones that were all under $20, but I got them from various internet sites or from individuals who gave me a deal. I can't afford to spend ten grand or more on a pen ;)

https://www.amazon.com/Platinum-Fountain-Preppy-Black-PPQ-200/dp/B001H0CEM4

I've had a Wineguard HD7694 on my roof for about 5 years now. I get about 80ish channels, all of the main channels. It works. I've got it pointed toward Cedar Hill.

Check out https://www.antennaweb.org/ for some good info

Bought a Wsky 50-100 Miles 1080P Transparent Digital HDTV Antenna - Best Hdtv Antenna Indoor - Ultra Thin-Super Soft & Light for $27 from Amazon 4 years ago and it is still going strong. Looks like the newer model is cheaper at $16.09 + tax.

I stick it near the top of one of my windows near the TV that faces Southwest. Even with a couple trees in the way, I get all the local OTA channels within that radius. Found out that the LED bulbs in the kitchen seem to interfere with the signal which can sometimes block out ABC, but all other local channels seem to come through just fine.

I found all sorts of crazy stuff by using a soil probe: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004N851MW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

PLATINUM PRO by MANGROOMER - New Self-Haircut Kit and Advanced Hair Clippers With Lithium MAX Battery, 9 Length Guards and included Bonus Storage Case! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VSGP1SF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nrFoFbBARJF48

>My wife just bought this product with very similar active ingredients as Lysol spray on Amazon. Was delivered today. She originally discovered it at a Target in McKinney...
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>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084X8RCJY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_acjiFb16VEVVT

wow thank you! but thats for cleaning isnt not sure if it works as a disinfectant tho.

My wife just bought this product with very similar active ingredients as Lysol spray on Amazon. Was delivered today. She originally discovered it at a Target in McKinney...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084X8RCJY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_acjiFb16VEVVT

Amazon sent me 3 extra of https://smile.amazon.com/GE-33692-Antenna-Compact-Enhanced/dp/B00DNJZ58M/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1472354554&sr=8-12&keywords=antenna if you want to pick one up for free. I was able to pick up the local stations just fine after mounting in my attic and pointing it south ish.