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Shishkabobs90 t1_j5aatnq wrote
Reply to How to find a tailor for a good value? by little-bug42
I love Dress Code Cleaners near Central Square. It’s small and not fancy but they always do a great job with tailoring at very reasonable prices and the owners are really nice. I got my wedding dress hemmed there and my husband got his wedding suit tailored. He had been referred to a tailor in Boston that would’ve cost ~$400 and we got both of ours done for less than $100 and very very happy with the quality!
nattarbox t1_j5a7mhm wrote
Reply to comment by Expensive-Type2132 in Darwin’s closing by jimpaulmitsi
Do you work at a sandwich shop
mtmsm t1_j5a5s31 wrote
Reply to comment by piratebroadcast in Anyone know how much it costs to turn on utilities (specifically Comcast and Eversource) in Camrbridge? by piratebroadcast
Yeah that sounds like bad advice. You’ll pay way more in the long run.
I’ve had the same router for almost 8 years with no issues. I got my modem 2 and a half years ago for $60.
A router and modem should last you 5 years at least. Even if you spent $100 on each (which is plenty to get quality equipment), that would only be $3.33/month. It’s $14/month to rent from Xfinity, so you’d spend $840 on rental fees in the same 5 years. You’d only need to live here 15 months to break even buying your own equipment (or less if you buy slightly cheaper equipment), and you could take it with you to your next apartment.
tyvm128 t1_j5a3xsg wrote
Reply to How to find a tailor for a good value? by little-bug42
Nordstrom Rack offers alterations on clothes. I’ve brought jeans and pants to be hemmed that were not purchased there. Or at a Nordstrom at all. They did an okay job. Not stellar like the one I go to in CT, but it affordable and fine for a basic hem.
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piratebroadcast OP t1_j5a17dk wrote
Reply to comment by mtmsm in Anyone know how much it costs to turn on utilities (specifically Comcast and Eversource) in Camrbridge? by piratebroadcast
Thanks! I heavily considered buying my own router and modem but was talked out of that in r/asktechnology. They say just rent and let them handle the gear upgrades if and when it occurs, rather than being stuck with owning old routers down the road.
mtmsm t1_j59uhy0 wrote
Reply to comment by piratebroadcast in Anyone know how much it costs to turn on utilities (specifically Comcast and Eversource) in Camrbridge? by piratebroadcast
FYI after you sign up for Xfinity, you will be able to connect to the xfinitywifi network wherever you go. In an apartment building there will almost certainly be an xfinitywifi signal nearby. If you have trouble setting up your modem and router, you should be able to work on the xfinitywifi network till you get it sorted out.
mtmsm t1_j59u702 wrote
Reply to comment by neversawthematrix in Anyone know how much it costs to turn on utilities (specifically Comcast and Eversource) in Camrbridge? by piratebroadcast
Xfinity should be far less than that for a new customer. There are new customer deals for $30/mo. The only startup cost would be if you’re buying your own router and modem for the first time.
jellybean02138 t1_j59s877 wrote
Reply to comment by Nubgirl in Darwin’s closing by jimpaulmitsi
You really need to get out more if that's the only decent sandwich in Cambridge/Boston lmao
jellybean02138 t1_j59s5fg wrote
Reply to comment by BaconNinja89 in Darwin’s closing by jimpaulmitsi
Sad, overpriced, mediocre sandwiches were the last vestiges of Cambridge? Good riddance... Hopefully something better will pop-up.
Earworm80 t1_j58y6rs wrote
Reply to How to find a tailor for a good value? by little-bug42
Best one around is in Brookline village.
bostonfood t1_j58hn2z wrote
Reply to comment by whymauri in Darwin’s closing by jimpaulmitsi
Not super close but the sandwiches at Pemberton Farms near Davis are so good. Remember the Biscuit? I miss that place too.
akanefive t1_j58gmet wrote
Reply to comment by haltheincandescent in Darwin’s closing by jimpaulmitsi
Also Flour, which has great sandwiches and so-so coffee.
exclaim_bot t1_j58386g wrote
Reply to comment by piratebroadcast in Anyone know how much it costs to turn on utilities (specifically Comcast and Eversource) in Camrbridge? by piratebroadcast
>Thanks!
You're welcome!
piratebroadcast OP t1_j58378u wrote
Reply to comment by sadphdbro in Anyone know how much it costs to turn on utilities (specifically Comcast and Eversource) in Camrbridge? by piratebroadcast
Thanks!
sadphdbro t1_j581sec wrote
Reply to Anyone know how much it costs to turn on utilities (specifically Comcast and Eversource) in Camrbridge? by piratebroadcast
There’s no set up cost with internet (xfinity) electricity or gas (both eversource)
sadphdbro t1_j581s1z wrote
Reply to Anyone know how much it costs to turn on utilities (specifically Comcast and Eversource) in Camrbridge? by piratebroadcast
There’s no set up cost with internet (xfinity) electricity or gas (both eversource)
akanefive t1_j57zhbf wrote
Reply to comment by considertheoctopus in How to find a tailor for a good value? by little-bug42
Another vote for Jack. He does great work on just about anything you bring in and is super friendly and easygoing.
saltyeyed t1_j57vqrp wrote
Reply to comment by Nubgirl in Darwin’s closing by jimpaulmitsi
If it happens, I would love to be your customer
andySep t1_j57r2ar wrote
Reply to Following police shooting of Sayed Faisal, renewed calls to fund mental health response team by ArachnidGlittering34
There are suits for bombs, but no budget to disarm mentally ill people
neversawthematrix t1_j57q1sp wrote
Reply to comment by piratebroadcast in Anyone know how much it costs to turn on utilities (specifically Comcast and Eversource) in Camrbridge? by piratebroadcast
There is no set up cost, Eversource will just start sending you monthly bills starting one month after you set up the account.
piratebroadcast OP t1_j57py3f wrote
Reply to comment by neversawthematrix in Anyone know how much it costs to turn on utilities (specifically Comcast and Eversource) in Camrbridge? by piratebroadcast
Hi - I mean just to turn it on! Like, initially! So I can move in and do online work.
neversawthematrix t1_j57ns0m wrote
Reply to Anyone know how much it costs to turn on utilities (specifically Comcast and Eversource) in Camrbridge? by piratebroadcast
Comcast for just internet (no cable) will probably run you $60-80/month. Electric its impossible to guess without understanding your square footage and if you have gas or electric heating. Good luck!
Expensive-Type2132 t1_j57lqzz wrote
Reply to comment by pelican_chorus in Darwin’s closing by jimpaulmitsi
Yes, it was a typo. I receive 296 hours (37 days) PTO.
pelican_chorus t1_j5aez8k wrote
Reply to comment by Expensive-Type2132 in Darwin’s closing by jimpaulmitsi
Nice companies. I have worked for a good-sized non-profit software company, a university lab and a school and all of them had at least a $500 deductible.