Your trash cans must be their one-star review.

lol my friend had the same thing happen. Their boiler started making this weird clunking noise, and they found it was full of scale. They figured out the water treatment thing and said it runs way better now too.

That backer board trick adds more setup time than it saves... isn't tear-out mostly about having a sharp bit anyway?

Honestly, I heard my neighbor say she sprinkles coffee grounds on top of her compost and told me it helps with smell too. Your charcoal filter idea sounds way better though.

Used to think people-watching was kinda boring. Changed my mind after spending an hour at a park bench last week. Watched a kid learn to ride a bike and a couple having a picnic. Felt really peaceful and gave my brain a quiet reset.