Man, I feel you on this. I've been using glue for my projects too, and my books have held up for YEARS. It's so ANNOYING when people act like sewing is the only real way. Modern glue is seriously strong, and it makes the process faster. The hate comes from tradition, not actual quality. Your glued books are proof that it works just fine.

Whoa, scary stuff man, glad you fixed it before it got worse. But switching to finer nails isn't always the full fix, the hoof wall might just be too weak for standard nailing. My absolute favorite for thin hooves are those lightweight aluminum nails, they hold without as much strain. You gotta be real careful with your nail placement and angle too, or it'll just crack again. Honestly sometimes skipping nails in a pattern works better than trying to use them all.

Fifty frames is a serious stack. I usually tap out around twenty five, my setup just gets too noisy after that.

What @piper_carter80 said about souvenirs really rings true. Getting rid of that kind of clutter does more than free up shelf space, it seems to quiet the noise in your head too. You stop feeling tied down by all those little objects.

Honestly, I used to roll my eyes at smart thermostats, thinking they were just a hassle. My neighbor swore his didn't make a dent in his bills, so I brushed it off. But your 15% saving is actual proof it works. I guess I was wrong, and now I'm tempted to install one myself.