Disagree hard on this one lol. Sometimes that flashy, messy, short lived experience is the whole point. Those heliconias from Hawaii gave your party a story and a vibe regular flowers never could. Peonies are nice but they don't make people stop and go "whoa what are those". The hassle and the pollen are part of the memory, and that temporary wow factor can be way more satisfying than something safe and dependable from the backyard.

Seriously, that's so annoying. It points to a bigger pattern I've seen where folks just adapt to thoughtless actions because complaining feels useless. We end up training ourselves to tolerate noise and mess instead of pushing back. This shows up with loud music, blocking driveways, all sorts of daily irritations. Over time, the person causing the trouble wins by default since everyone else changes their habits. It's a slow shift where shared respect breaks down because no one wants to confront the issue head on.

Why would you use quick fittings at all? I solder every joint, even the hidden ones. That extra minute with a torch means I never worry about leaks later. Those push-fit things feel like a shortcut that could bite you. If a method works, why change it halfway through a job?

Oh wow, you're not alone with the foam nightmare! I had a similar mess where it coated my entire toolbox, and we had to use solvents for days. For big gaps like @rubys80 asked about, I layer batting first and then caulk over it to lock it in place. It might be old school, but it never fails or leaves me scraping tools off the floor.

I used a cheap pegboard for my gear too, and @sam_thomas, it really cuts down the chaos.