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2h ago
inPro tip: I heard a plumber say 'tile to the ceiling' and it clicked
Honestly, this whole high-ceiling thing feels like a bigger trend, doesn't it? We're all chasing this grand, open look in homes now, but then the real cost of finishing those spaces hits you. It's like buying a huge SUV for the image but then groaning every time you fill the tank. The dream design always runs into the practical wall of labor and materials.
5h ago
inMy new smartwatch bricked itself during a 5k run in the park
My buddy's brand new wireless earbuds did the same thing. Just went silent halfway through his workout, never turned back on. Felt like he was running in a void.
2d ago
inSaw a new kombucha setup at the farmers market in Portland
It's funny how much of modern DIY stuff is just rediscovering old tricks with a new power cord. My grandma used to put her bread dough on the radiator. That heated kombucha shelf is the same idea, just a bit more fancy. We're all trying to speed up natural processes that used to just take as long as they took. The real test is if the fast brew still gets that good, funky flavor or if it tastes rushed.
2d ago
inMy uncle's shop in Phoenix still uses lead wheel weights and I just found out they're banned in 15 states
Yeah but I gotta disagree with you there, patricia32. The law playing catch-up is exactly why we need those grace periods. If they made every old part illegal overnight, you'd have mechanics stuck with worthless inventory and no way to fix some older cars. The tough spot comes from the asbestos itself, not the timeline for phasing it out.
2d ago
inRant: I finally figured out how to stop the neckline from looking choppy on a guy with a thick, coarse beard.
Hot towel first, then the foil shaver works even better.