What are some other sites (philosophically similar to TFP but on other topics) you like? ie: lawn or basic home improvement

[keatz85]

I love this site and often find myself thinking that I wish there was something like TFP for lawn and basic home improvement mainly, but really anything - hobbies, travel, finance/insurance, health, electronics, auto, gardening, etc. Any recommendations?

 

[rcs29]

Haven't been there in awhile so it may not be anymore but lawnsite.com had a good forum with lots of smart people there. Learned quite a bit reading threads.

 

[jeffchap]

www.reef2reef.com for saltwater aquarium keeping. It's very similar to this site.

www.cloudynights.com for amateur astronomy.

I have hobbies.

 

[jark87]

There are several grilling/smoking sites that I enjoy. AmazingRibs.com has an active membership, but the forum requires an annual fee - $35, I think. Access to their library of reviews, recipes, techniques, etc. is free. Kamadoguru.com is primarily focused on ceramic cookers like Big Green Egg and Kamado Joe, but activity is pretty light and primarily the same members contributing.

 

[PoolStored]

Early Retirement/investing/money management

Early Retirement

Community platform by XenForo®

www.early-retirement.org

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Tips and Advice on Outdoor Gardening, Flower Gardens, Plants, & Seeds - Dave's Garden

Welcome to the famous Dave's Garden website. Join our friendly community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.

davesgarden.com

 

[jark87]

If you’re into RVing, this is another good site, especially if researching a particular rig. I was about to buy a smallish Class A, but discovered a widely reported problem with the Ford chassis through the forum. Might have saved me some serious headaches. Forum topics are wide-ranging.

iRV2 Forums

iRV2 is the friendliest online RV Forum Community where motorhome and travel trailer owners meet to discuss all aspects of RV ownership. Come be part of our RV forum community today!

www.irv2.com

 

[Wolfepack88]

A couple.
HVAC talk, (HVAC-Talk: Heating, Air & Refrigeration Discussion) which allowed me to research info on a variety of HVAC items. A big expense when buying so learning from there was big and helped me when I replaced my whole HVAC and then again when I added a split system, when I added a heat pump controller, zoning system, etc.
Car forums:
Audi (Audiworld.com & audizine.com)
Mercedes (MBWorld.org Forums), (Mercedes Forum - Mercedes Benz Enthusiast Forums) & (Mercedes-Benz Forum)
Timeshare info (Almost 30 year old forum that helps people who may have just bought (rescind advice) or people who bought resale and how to maximize it) Tugbbs.com

 

[Stump]

I`m a vehicle care detail nut and have been since I was 12 years old. autogeek.net is great site for all your vehicle care needs and autogeekonline.net is an awesome forum to learn and get help from just like TFP. The satisfaction of wash prep. claybaring, polishing swirls and imperfections in clear coat, and finishing waxing.

 

[keatz85]

Early Retirement/investing/money management

Early Retirement

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www.early-retirement.org

I'm into FIRE. Heard MMM on Tim Ferris and then discovered several other podcasters and/or bloggers. Pretty cool to see someone bring it up. Wasn't familiar with this site, looks pretty good, going into detail on the important topics.

 

[keatz85]

If you’re into RVing, this is another good site, especially if researching a particular rig. I was about to buy a smallish Class A, but discovered a widely reported problem with the Ford chassis through the forum. Might have saved me some serious headaches. Forum topics are wide-ranging.

iRV2 Forums

iRV2 is the friendliest online RV Forum Community where motorhome and travel trailer owners meet to discuss all aspects of RV ownership. Come be part of our RV forum community today!

www.irv2.com

I will be into RVing soon

 

[trivetman]

For those of us really into steam boilers….or as my case is, found one attached to my house and figured Id better learn something about it cause a lot of hvac guys don’t know them well.

Heating Help: The Wall

The #1 Online Resource for Heating Answers. Ask and answer questions about heating systems, both old and new.

forum.heatinghelp.com

It’s mostly pros on here but they’ll help out the lonely homeowner especially if theres a lack of pro help in the area

 

[Stump]

What a cool site Early Retirement Financial Independence Community. I have some reading to do and thank you keatz85 for providing link. I`m newly retired 2/28/22 at 59 got a 401k with Fidelity and put my pension in IRA with Charles Schwab.

 

[tim5055]

If you’re into RVing, this is another good site, especially if researching a particular rig. I was about to buy a smallish Class A, but discovered a widely reported problem with the Ford chassis through the forum. Might have saved me some serious headaches. Forum topics are wide-ranging.

iRV2 Forums

iRV2 is the friendliest online RV Forum Community where motorhome and travel trailer owners meet to discuss all aspects of RV ownership. Come be part of our RV forum community today!

www.irv2.com

Go big

 

[tim5055]

Many professionals, but they are there to help homeowners fix their appliances. The refrigerator went out in my motorhome. The only way to replace it is to remove the windshield and lift it out.

I posted the problem, they gave me a few tests to run with a meter. I answered with the readings and they told me what board was bad. $170 and it's as good as new.....

Applianceblog Repair Forums

Applianceblog Repair Forums

www.applianceblog.com

 

[Stump]

Sounds very TFP familiar tim5055. Great they helped you out with quick and simple fix along the KISS philosophy!

 

[Newdude]

I posted the problem, they gave me a few tests to run with a meter. I answered with the readings and they told me what board was bad.

I hope you didn't give them any lip about needing readings from a specific meter, while they were going out of there way to help you, for free, with the meter they knew how to work.

 

[jark87]

I will be into RVing soon

I’ve been on the cusp of buying several times ever since I retired 5 years ago. It’s a bit of tug of war with my wife. She’s fine with RVing for a couple of weeks max. We live in Texas and there’s not really a summer destination that’s desirable that can be done on a 2 week timeframe, at least not the way I want to do it. I’d ultimately like to go to Alaska and back, but she’d never go for that. So I live vicariously through others.

 

[jark87]

I`m newly retired 2/28/22 at 59

Congrats! I was fortunate enough to get out at 55.

 

[heikejohn]

Bogleheads.org - Active topics

Another investment/ financial site.
Very informative!!