[Clarksbackhoe]

Just finished a new shower and want a glass door…anyone have names or previous experience with local contractors who does framelsss shower doors??

Thanks

[jsschmitz]

In my view it’s all in the tires. Good winter tires make a world of difference. Not “snow tires”, but winter tires. Loads of information here: http://www.tirerack.com/winter/tech/index.jsp

If you look closely at the Subarus at Tahoe owned by the locals you’ll see winter tires on them. I suspect the same for the ones in BTV that can really get around.

[jsschmitz]

I strongly recommend you get a set of winter tires. I had a Subaru that was worthless in the snow using all season tires. Then a CRV with the same poor performance. Then I got a set of Blizzak DM-V2’s and I can’t believe the difference. Good winter tires are more important in my view than the 4 wheel drive. I held back because of the expense, but I shouldn’t have. They have very good traction on ice and snow. I got the package with wheels and tires from Tirerack.com, but I’m pretty sure many local tire shops will get them for you.

Note that “snow tires” are not the same as real winter tires. Many all season tires have the M+S rating for mud and snow, but they aren’t true winter tires.

[caleach]

Our driveway is at least a 25% grade. Our 4 Runner has no problem in the snow. Our Subaru is not as able.

I was gladly sold a set of chains at the Auto Parts store in Arnold for my Subaru, only to find out very long after the fact that I can’t put them on this vehicle. I thoght I read that cables aren’t allowed either. I have never had a problem with CHP during chain control situations.

[buckgoody]

I’ll toss out my opinion–I also just bought a Subaru for my daughter. I think their full-time 4WD system is better than the Honda/Toyota AWD systems. (1) Based on my research, you can put cables on the front tires–not chains. You should not have to put cables on except for extreme conditions. (2) I’m not sure what your 25% driveway looks like (in terms of length, side slopes, curves, or width) but driving up any steep slope with 6″ of snow (even with chains or cables) seems like it would be very difficult with any 4WD vehicle. Do you do it now with your current vehicle?

[cheyenne26]

Hopefully this topic isn’t too far off tangent. Anyways, I just recently bought a used Outback for my daughter to use while attending UNR. I also plan on buying a new one for myself this Spring. I’ve read all sorts of Subaru forum posts that chains are not permitted on Outbacks. I’m not sure if that includes the low profile cable type chains or not. Everyone says that the Highway Patrol just waives the Outbacks through when under chain control. That’s a little hard to believe. In addition, I frequently need to chain up just to get up my 25% grade driveway. Any thoughts on whether an Outback would make it up the driveway with maybe 6″ of snow on it?

And finally, I’ve read that if I must put on chains, to get up my driveway, that they should be put on the front axle only. And go slow!

Thanks in advance for any input.

Blair

[caleach]

Given the number of Subaru Outbacks I see on the road in the BTV area I am coming to you all for a recommendation. It’s time for me to replace the tires on my 2007 and wanted to get some ideas on which tires work best in snow up here. We have a steep driveway too.
Thanks,
Steve

[nkruse]

Other recommendations I got were….
Osincup Construction (3 people recommended Bill)
Bill Osincup
209-795-1959

Mike Barr, 795-1405

Eli Sanderson – Renaissance Remodeling – 209-795-2502 – He and his brother are great and reliable

Brian Ames in San Andreas

Glen White in Dorrington

Paul Bertini. Excellent work

Please let me know what you ultimately choose as I may do the same 🙂 – Neil

[nkruse]

I asked a similar question a few months back.

Your cheapest route will likely be using Tuff Shed out of Stockton. Give them a call. They can draft you a proposal
that covers permits, slab and garage. With a pretty quick turn around

One person who was a contractor recommended them to me because Tuff Shed could do the work cheaper than he could with his own crew – with good quality.

Once I get the dead and dying trees off my property – I’ll move forward with building my garage as well.

Neil

[uttb]

Thanks for being so on top of this Joe. You are really appreciated

[WillyC]

I got mine a couple of weeks ago.

[dpalme]

Anyone gotten their contracts from Justin yet for this coming winter? Seems like it’s about time and we’ve not seen it yet.

Will ring them if we’re the outlier.

Thanks!

[bigtreestechman]

Yesterday, BigTreesTech, and probably many other sites, was subjected to an international brute force attack. Hackers from all over the world were trying to guess the site’s admistrator username and password. Until I tightened security and put in place a new IP Address blocking protocol, I was getting about 100 notifications per hour of failed attempts to log in.
Hopefully it’s over but in the aftermath, even legitimate users will have to be very careful to get their username and passwords correct.
If you are a legitimate user and are having trouble logging in, contact me as described in the last article on the front page.
joe

[NorCal311]

Hello David, My girlfriends dad informed me that you are in need of an extra hand and I was curious if you still need help. My name is DJ and if you need to get a hold of me, feel free to text me whenever, my phone number is (916)778-7820. Have a great day

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[semisalesguy]

Duh, re-read your post…… 795.6921

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