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RE: Home and Living general advice thread - MaxieSatan - 08-26-2014
(08-26-2014, 03:51 AM)Rivenforge Wrote: »I do not. Sorry.
Also guy in what way are you suggesting I cook those eggs I'm not finding it clear.
You've never scrambled eggs before?
Basically, you crack the eggs into a bowl, attack them with a whisk or fork until the yolk and the white are blended together, then toss them in a pan and fry 'em up. Once they have a chance to cook, you add the seasoning and sprinkle on the cheese (so it can get a bit melty), and the vegetables as well if you want. When I make the dish w/ chips, the last step is to crush them up and stir them through the eggs, get 'em nice and distributed.
RE: Home and Living general advice thread - ☆ C.H.W.O.K.A ☆ - 08-26-2014
how do i iron a shirt without fucking up constantly and leaving creases in?
RE: Home and Living general advice thread - Schazer - 08-26-2014
A t-shirt or button-up?
RE: Home and Living general advice thread - ☆ C.H.W.O.K.A ☆ - 08-26-2014
button-up, who irons a t-shirt
RE: Home and Living general advice thread - Crowstone - 08-26-2014
What would one need to move to another state (travelling like 120 miles)
like what kind of preparations do people make :o
I don't really know how to be more specific, i don't really have any idea what i'm doing sorry...
RE: Home and Living general advice thread - Infrared - 08-26-2014
Well i'd imagine you'd first need to find a place to live if you don't have one in mind already, also most likely a job, as well as investigate the routes you need to take to said job? Once you have that get on a bus or ask someone to take you there if you don't have a car... ???
RE: Home and Living general advice thread - Stovie - 08-26-2014
Speaking of cars, most of you are getting them and I'd highly suggest learning how to change the oil, filters, battery, and tires. You'll save a ridiculous amount of money if you don't take it to a shop, and these are all things that take half an hour at most to do.
If you have no idea where to start you can find out with the power of internet search engines, or by asking at your local auto parts store. (Or me, I work as a mechanic sometimes at my job, I don't mind.)
RE: Home and Living general advice thread - Crowstone - 08-26-2014
oh yeah! when i was at driving school they were always like "when you go to the gas station you might as well check the oil while you were there" and they described how to do it
but no one does that anyway because I am lazy :o
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also yeah! i'm like working on the job and where to live part, but i was wondering if there's like, anything else i should keep in mind. Like, i dunno is there paperwork i need to fill out or something? I really have no idea how this works...
RE: Home and Living general advice thread - Schazer - 08-27-2014
(08-26-2014, 01:38 PM)☆ C.H.W.O.K.A ☆ Wrote: »how do i iron a shirt without fucking up constantly and leaving creases in?
Ok, firstly check the care instructions to see what kind of material your shirt's made of. Synthetic fabrics or synthetic blends have a lower melting point and can be scorched by a too-hot iron.
Getting wrinkle-free shirts is easiest if you have a proper ironing board, because you unbutton the shirt, shove the pointy end of the ironing board into the shoulders of your shirt, and use that as an anchor to iron the two front panels and the back of your shirt. Mostly you just run the iron over whichever bits are wrinkly in a constant but unhurried motion, because leaving it sat on one spot increases the likelihood of burning something. Where possible, iron on both sides of the fabric.
The sleeves on a long-sleeved shirt are toughest to get right - the best method is to fold it as crease-free as possible along the inner seam (the one that runs from armpit to wrist) and adjust the placement of the two layers of fabric as you work along the arm.
The collar should be sprayed with starch before ironing (if you have it); give it a once-over without any folds in it so it sticks up, then let gravity do its thing.
Also: for problem spots, use the pointed tip of the iron rather than the larger flat area. Using just the tip allows more pressure and control (dohoho), and is necessary on the cuffs, collar, and around buttonholes. Be especially careful around buttons if they're plastic, and remember to promptly hang the shirt up on a coathanger as soon as you're done.
A quick bit of google-fu brings up all manner of guides with pictures/video, but I'm sure if you wanted a demonstration of how to do it without an ironing board I could whip up a set of instructions for my half-assed methods.
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I moved to a town a slightly further distance than what you're talking, Crowstone, for university, and moved into a non-university flat in my second year.
I don't think you really have to do anything, other than informing relevant parties (your bank is the main one that comes to mind) that your contact details have changed. Assuming you'll be renting at first, you'll have a contract with either the landlord or a subletter (a tenant who's been given permission by the property owner to rent out rooms and collect money for it). This will describe how household/utility bills will be paid and what's covered under your rent, which will vary depending on your situation.
In New Zealand, water and gas are paid by the building owner, so it was incorporated into my monthly/weekly rent. Electricity was separate; if you're moving into an empty property you'll need to look at your options there, but if someone's already living there it's usually already under control. Internet is a similar situation, but any or none of these things may be wrapped up in the rent you'll pay.
I can imagine all this being quite different in the States, so you'd best ask someone with some actual experience living there. Having a car makes things a fair bit easier, though.
RE: Home and Living general advice thread - ICan'tGiveCredit - 08-27-2014
speaking of knowing how to drive, you should probably also tell the people you got your license from that your address has changed.
RE: Home and Living general advice thread - Sai - 08-29-2014
@Crow - There actually isn't anything like immigration between states, but anything that's address dependent needs to be updated. If you want to receive mail sent to where you live now, you can let the post office know and give them your new address and they will forward mail to that address for a little while. You will need to change your address on your registration, license, and car insurance if you have a car, as well as the billing address for any credit cards. You also need to fix your voter registration to vote in your new city/county/state elections. Check the legality if you're bringing any guns or fireworks, and check your health insurance to make sure you're covered in your new state and find local providers.
RE: Home and Living general advice thread - Crowstone - 08-29-2014
Okay! If i don't have a car do i still need to change my driver's licens?
Thank you for the help (you and everyone else)!!
RE: Home and Living general advice thread - ICan'tGiveCredit - 08-29-2014
Yes, because you might drive a car in the next state and driving might be illegal you need a legitimate license on hand.
RE: Home and Living general advice thread - Crowstone - 08-29-2014
is there a way i can change my driver's license without waiting at the mva forever
besides paying more taxes until like, every government thing is as good and efficient as we need them to be because i'm not in charge of tax budget stuff unfortunately
RE: Home and Living general advice thread - ICan'tGiveCredit - 08-29-2014
nope.
stealing the declaration of independence, maybe even a few congressmans' souls might just let you strike a deal with the devil though. It is only at that time will you be able to harness the power of Taxes!!!1!!11
RE: Home and Living general advice thread - Stovie - 08-29-2014
As far as I understand (at least in Tennessee) your license is valid until it expires even if it's registered in another state, sort of like the registration on your vehicle. Since you won't be driving this probably doesn't matter as much, since the only really conceivable situation I can see coming up would be you not receiving a ticket or something in the mail since your address had changed.
Also, normally you can call ahead and fill out your DMV stuff online to skip the line. It's what I do anyways. Again, possibly a Tennessee thing. We don't have yearly vehicle inspections either, and supposedly this isn't a thing outside of the Southeast.
RE: Home and Living general advice thread - SleepingOrange - 08-29-2014
In my state you have to update your license within 30 days of moving into the state. You'll need to look into the regulations for wherever you're moving. That said, like Hobbes said, you can really minimize your wait by having your paperwork done ahead of time.
RE: Home and Living general advice thread - ☆ C.H.W.O.K.A ☆ - 08-29-2014
(08-29-2014, 06:36 AM)Hobbesy Wrote: »As far as I understand (at least in Tennessee) your license is valid until it expires even if it's registered in another state, sort of like the registration on your vehicle.
yeah this is legit in the us constitution so don't sweat your driver's license/marriage/whatever being legal in one state and invalid in the next