Actually, that kind of feedback can be a real gift. It's way more honest than a client who ghosts you forever. At least they gave you a clear reason, so you can close the file and move on without wondering what went wrong.

Oh sure, "normal settling." That's the sound of your life savings slowly turning into a pile of kindling. My old apartment had less drama, and that place had a literal tree growing through the floor. Might be time to find a builder who uses something sturdier than hopes and dreams.

Salt also keeps the bad stuff from growing, not just for flavor.

But @the_ruby, what about when it rains?

Whiskey in a craft project? That's a new one for me. My grandma would have saved every drop for her coffee. Guess those old books were really just using whatever was around.