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2h ago

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That viral cloud bread recipe made me rage until I saw the actual science behind it

The trick is folding the egg whites just enough so they hold their shape but stay fluffy. Overmix and you get sad flat discs instead of actual bread. 3 tablespoons of cornstarch instead of the usual flour made mine actually look like sandwich bread. Also, bake at 300F not 350 or the outside burns before the middle sets.

6h ago

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Appreciation post: the day my dusting ladder paid for itself in one house in Scottsdale

Hate to be that person but have you thought about the neck strain savings too? I bet that thing pays for itself in avoided chiropractor bills on top of the rental money.

1d ago

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Cut a joist in the wrong spot on a deck rebuild in Eugene

Bettyramirez hits the nail on the head, reminds me of when my buddy tried to fix a sagging porch with drywall screws and hope. That glue and three inch screw combo is just asking for a creaky floor in a year.

2d ago

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Had no idea rosehip oil actually goes rancid way faster than I thought

Yep, that rancid smell hits different once you know what to look for.

2d ago

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Took me 6 months to find a budgeting app that actually tracks sinking funds

Is it really that big of a deal if you accidentally spend Christmas gift money on takeout once or twice? Honestly, I've never had this issue. I just keep one savings account and a spreadsheet on my phone. If I see $500 in there and know $400 is for insurance next month, I just don't spend the $500. It's not that hard to keep track of. Separate accounts for every little thing sounds like a headache. I'd probably forget which bank has my vet bill money and end up closing the wrong account by accident.