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5h ago
inMy daughter's drawing of a brick pattern taught me something new
Disagree on that one. The wobble was obvious, but your level showed WHY it was wobbling so you could actually fix it right. Kids see the problem, but tools solve the cause. That quick fix might just fail again next month.
1d ago
inPro tip: A squeaky step often means bigger problems below
My old house taught me to just poke suspect wood with a screwdriver. Finding a beam that felt solid but crumbled like wet cardboard under the awl changed my whole approach. Now I tap and probe with a sharp awl anywhere it sounds hollow.
1d ago
inHad to choose between a quick sign-off and doing the full check on a landing gear
Seriously? @verawhite it feels like everyone acts like it’s THAT huge of a deal, but a small delay can't cost THAT much money.
1d ago
inI accidentally left my sauerkraut out for an extra day
With pulled pork, 12 hours is the sweet spot. An extra day can make it WAY too soft. I tried it once and the texture was all wrong.
2d ago
inRock ID apps never seem to get metamorphic rocks right
Taking pictures from different angles is definitely the way to go. The lighting can really change how the schist's layers look, which helps the app catch details. It's a bit more work, but it beats getting shale as an answer every time.