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    What I read about wheel bearing said that it...

    What I read about wheel bearing said that it normally gets louder and louder as you drive faster. Is that wrong? I didn't know if it would be the bearing since it goes away if you aren't driving at...
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    1998 Camry, humming at 60 mph

    My wife recently spun out and hit a snow berm. There was no damage to the body and it appears that the left rear tire took the majority of the impact. The tire ended up going flat and we threw on a...
  3. Question: 1098-t (box 7)

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    I know you guys are busy... thanks

    I know you guys are busy... thanks
  4. Question: 1098-t (box 7)

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    I wanted to know if I the payment in 2008 for the...

    I wanted to know if I the payment in 2008 for the Spring 2009 tuition can be subtracted from the 1098 and claimed for next tax year, 2009. I would reduce the amount I am claiming for 2008 by the...
  5. Question: 1098-t (box 7)

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    1098-t (box 7)

    I have 2009 Spring courses that are showing up on my 2008 1098-t. Box 7 is checked indicating this fact. Based on my interpretation of pub970, it says that expenses paid in 2008 for spring courses...
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    So I don't need to run through the little tool to...

    So I don't need to run through the little tool to check how much is taxable? We did both itemize, so because of this, the entire amounts count as taxable income for 2008? Thank you.
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    I'm not entirely following. I think we are...

    I'm not entirely following. I think we are saying the same thing but maybe my word choice was poor. I'm talking about state refunds from 2007 tax year filing, that I received in 2008. We did both...
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    2 State refunds (1099G) with tax software

    I got married this past year. My wife and I both received refunds in 2007 from the state. We both live in MD now, and both have refunds from MD. For this year, we plan to file jointly. When using...
  9. Thanks for clearing it up! Also, thanks to you...

    Thanks for clearing it up! Also, thanks to you both for the help. Hopefully I'll get this done tonight :-)
  10. I think you guys are saying opposite things. Am...

    I think you guys are saying opposite things. Am I misinterpreting someone?
  11. If I downward slope the vent, so that is is like...

    If I downward slope the vent, so that is is like the drain, that would ensure that no water... or at least minimize the ability for water to flow in that direction. Would you recommend doing this? ...
  12. For the combination fitting, is that basically a...

    For the combination fitting, is that basically a san-T but a longer "arm" section? I'm found this picture. http://www.canlii.org/on/laws/regu/1997r.403/20050801/part3_1997r.403_20.gif looking at...
  13. Or maybe this option. I think this is closer to...

    Or maybe this option. I think this is closer to what you describe speedball1.
  14. Will this work? I vent is running back to the...

    Will this work? I vent is running back to the same stack that the drain goes to. The washing machine and sink location is the same as the first image. And of course, thank you for your fast reply.
  15. Moving washing machine in basement and adding sink

    I've attached an image to describe the current layout as best I can. The above half is the current setup. The washing machine is connected by a gray flexible hose. At the connection point, that...
  16. Higher education claim, paid 08 schooling in 07.

    I received a 1098 with my tuition that I paid in 2007. It also included tuition for a spring class for 2008. That amount was paid sometime in December. According to Pub 970 (Publication 970...
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    To do this consulting work, I needed an internet...

    To do this consulting work, I needed an internet connection. I already had high speed cable before doing this. Is there some way to deduct this? If so, where?

    Also, my tax software is asking is...
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    Sorry for no detail on the quote. It's from...

    Sorry for no detail on the quote. It's from here...
    http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p463.pdf
    Page 15, bottom right corner, after the bold statement "Choosing the standard mileage rate"
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    I think I'm getting there, thanks all for the...

    I think I'm getting there, thanks all for the help so far.

    Is the job code important, I think it's 5 or 6 digits?

    For reimbursing gas, I know you can do the actual costs, and then the...
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    It was consulting work where I had to analyze...

    It was consulting work where I had to analyze data online. I didn't really have "daily" operations, like answer phones. It was just part time working, an hour or two an evening, and got paid a lump...
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    1099-misc income for consulting work

    I have a full time job, regular W2, no issues with that. I did some consulting work and have a 1099-misc for income I made listed in box 7, nonemployee compensation. I'm not too sure how to file...
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    I've got the same issue at my house. Hopefully...

    I've got the same issue at my house. Hopefully someone will have an answer for us.
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    I'm located in MD. I'll try to get someone over...

    I'm located in MD. I'll try to get someone over in the next week or so.
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    Ok OK, I get it. Sorry. Are there some brands I...

    Ok OK, I get it. Sorry. Are there some brands I might want to lean towards and some to avoid? Is there a good place to find some local contractors besides the phone book?
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    Any ballpark figures? I'm in MD.

    Any ballpark figures? I'm in MD.
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    Cost to update my hvac.

    Please excuse my lack of knowledge in the field. I have an all electric system in my townhouse. We got a new heat pump installed about 3 years ago by the previous owner. The inside unit (what do I...
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    Referring to the ball valves, are you talking...

    Referring to the ball valves, are you talking about angle stop ball valves vs multi turn style? Or are you talking about a ball valve that just has a 1/2" connector on each side?
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    Would you recommend the method you describe above...

    Would you recommend the method you describe above with the threaded angle stop, or using a "CPVC angle stop" that solvent welds directly to the stubout?
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    I'm asking about the chromed angle stops that are...

    I'm asking about the chromed angle stops that are usually for copper only. I know I can glue an adapter, and buy a threaded stop.

    As for CPVC ball valves, the only kind I've seen are completely...
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    Compression cpvc angle stop, same as copper?

    For angle stops (well I guess any situation, not just for angle stops), I've seen the solvent weld type for CPVC. Can I use a regular compression type for CPVC as well? I know you can use it for...
  31. Ok, so for the most part, if I just worry about...

    Ok, so for the most part, if I just worry about giving the mature canopy enough room, the roots will be fine as well.
  32. Can I plant a japanese maple right next to the house

    Are there any reasons against planting the tree right next to my house? My next to, I mean about 3 feet from the outside wall. I would try to get one of the smaller varieties, but someone said that...
  33. How do you ensure that you've tightened the...

    How do you ensure that you've tightened the adapter enough? I'm worried that once I've tightened that, then glued, I won't be able to tighten since it will rotate the riser.
  34. I'm using CPVC if that matters. The adapters I...

    I'm using CPVC if that matters. The adapters I need will be threaded on one end, and then solvent weld-able to CPVC on the other. The two types I'm referring to are slip, which allow for tightening...
  35. Connector for NPT connection on shower, slip fitting or not?

    I'm installing the shower valve. Is it better to use a threaded slip fitting, or just a standard non-slip type? My worry is if I don't tighten the non-slip type enough, it will leak and I won't be...
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    Connect MIP CPVC directly to FIP shower inlet

    Is it safe to connect MIP CPVC directly to the FIP shower inlet? The previous homeowner had done that when finishing the basement. I'm in the process of redoing some of it, but was a bit concerned...
  37. Is there still some skepticism on these things? ...

    Is there still some skepticism on these things? I'm not burying anything, so should I feel free to use this? Would you rate these on par with compression fittings?
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    Ok, ball it is then. Good thing I asked since I...

    Ok, ball it is then. Good thing I asked since I got the gate type. Looking closely at the valve, not I get why it's called gate. Thanks.

    Also, I noticed my old valve knob was blue, which...
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    Water heater shutoff valve choice

    When at my local big box hardware store, they've got tons of different types of shutoff valves. Some are called gate valve, others called waste or something similar to that, and ball (I think I can...
  40. The mapp is mighty expensive at my local stores. ...

    The mapp is mighty expensive at my local stores. I might end up with propane... still not 100% decided.

    Thanks for the tip on the inlet/outlet for the water heater. I read that on another forum...
  41. I'll get soldering a shot. Would you guys...

    I'll get soldering a shot. Would you guys recommend the mapp or propane? Is mapp that much more?
  42. I assumed that it's better to sweat the pipes...

    I assumed that it's better to sweat the pipes together. Is that true? I thought just doing it through soldering might give me a good life skill too!
  43. I guess I can try to sweat some copper. From...

    I guess I can try to sweat some copper. From what someone told me at work, he recommended mapp gas as opposed to propane gas. Any thoughts on that? He said that it's much tougher now since it's...
  44. Compression fitting in wall and water heater connection

    So from what I gather, it sounds like it's not recommended for in wall application. I guess I don't really need it to be in wall, and can just leave it unfinished. Just trying to hear what people...
  45. For the mortgage split, how do I notify the IRS...

    For the mortgage split, how do I notify the IRS of my valid claim of the interest? I'd assume the IRS believes the house and the interest is all paid by the person noted on the form 1098. Any...
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    Mailing in 1040 return, also mail W-2?

    I just finished and printed my tax return from TurboTax. I'm going to mail it in. On the TurboTax mailing instructions, they have a section on "What you need to mail." It says, "Attach the first...
  47. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Thanks in...

    Anyone have any thoughts on this? Thanks in advance!
  48. 1099-misc, 403b contribution, mortgage interest questions

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    I received a 1099-misc for a seminar I attended. It is not from my main job, where I got a regular W2. I own a home, and am using TurboTax. They're using a full form 1040. For this...
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    I've looked all over the upstairs for an access...

    I've looked all over the upstairs for an access point, in hopes of finding another damper. I have not gone to the attic. Since all of the upstairs vents are on the floor, I can't see why the ducts...
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    The only two dampers in my system. One that...

    The only two dampers in my system. One that controls the basement, and one that controls the main floor. Currently, they're both completely open. I can't imagine closing one or both completely or...
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