My DeWalt 12-inch slider has been dead-on for crown for years. The key is a solid fence setup and sharp blades, @rowan_butler93. I get cleaner spring angles with the extra cutting width a slider gives on wider molding. A good compound miter works, but a well-tuned slider offers more control for complex cuts.

A 3.5 cubic foot mixer is huge for small batches, isn't that better for full yard work? For a patio repair, I'd think a smaller drill-powered paddle mixer would be easier to handle and clean.

You're right about the storytelling, @reese_chen, but sometimes the lack of proof is what feels weird.

My friend's bullet journal looked like a kindergarten art project last month.